Changing my taxi to Renault Fluence - ok?

Hi,

I am changing my taxi currently a Toyota Avensis 1.6 petrol, for a 2010 Renault Fluence 1.5 diesel. Are there any problems I should know about with the Renault?

Thanks

Des Fitzgerald

Des Fitzgerald (Tallaght Dublin)

Jan 2017 Filed under: taxi

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Expert answer

Hi Des,

You’ll need to check for a blown turbo (lots of smoke, no power) and also check that the diesel particulate filter hasn’t become clogged up if the mileage is low. The electric windows and ventilation fan are fragile, and make sure that the clutch is engaging cleanly as for some reason replacing the clutch is an expensive job on a Fluence.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
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