Question 1

What is EDC gearbox shudder on the Renault Captur (Gen 1)?

Accepted Answer

Like the Clio, the dual-clutch automatic can hesitate, shudder or lose smoothness in town, sometimes needing costly clutch or actuator work.

Question 2

What is 1.2 TCe oil consumption on the Renault Captur (Gen 1)?

Accepted Answer

The 1.2 TCe can burn oil at an alarming rate and eventually lose compression or damage the engine if the issue has been ignored for too long.

Question 3

What is Front suspension knocking on the Renault Captur (Gen 1)?

Accepted Answer

Drop links, top mounts and wishbone bushes wear quickly on rough roads, making the Captur feel noisier than it should.

Question 4

What should I check when buying a used Renault Captur (Gen 1)?

Accepted Answer

On EDC cars, drive in heavy traffic and on hills rather than relying on a quick test route

Question 5

What should I check when buying a used Renault Captur (Gen 1)?

Accepted Answer

If it is a 1.2 TCe, ask directly about oil use and walk away from cars that regularly need top-ups

Question 6

What should I check when buying a used Renault Captur (Gen 1)?

Accepted Answer

Check the infotainment and parking-camera functions because minor electrical faults are common

Question 7

What years was the Renault Captur (Gen 1) made?

Accepted Answer

The Renault Captur (Gen 1) was produced from 2013 to 2019.

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