The hydraulic dual circuit foot brake and mechanical/electric hand brake are completely unconnected on any QQ as far as I know, whether electric or not. Hmm...

Do not 1.6 dCi QQs, whether J10 or J10 facelift have that self regenerating system also?

Perhaps I haven't been paying attention at the back, but is this not one of the first mentions of DPF problems on a 1.6 dCi? I thought Renault had sorted things out on this engine.
Hope you can keep the exhaust free flowing from now on, Richard.

Bosch Aerotwins get my vote. Fleabay...

There are those who suggest that the DMF is essential to keep shockwaves to the gearbox to a minimum, otherwise excessive bearing wear may result. Some feel no difference when driving with a solid flywheel, others feel vibration and suggest that there is a good reason for DMFs. The jury is out methi...

Fleabay discs are considerably cheaper and rust only a little faster...

As I understand it, multi link is used on 4x4 versions, and mine is very comfortable even when well loaded.

I inserted my plastic mesh as recommended last week. I cut it to intercooler size, removed the upper plastic grill, and bonnet release bracket, four nuts, and cut a chunk of the plastic foam which was in the way on one side, and could then slide the mesh down at an angle, bending it slightly. Two ca...

Rear discs and pads is the next step. They often deteriorate faster than front discs, in wetter climates.

Hi J10Q, I agree with gvmdaddy, that hole looks like the hole to drain any possible dribbles past the rear crankshaft oil seal, or occasionally from a gearbox mainshaft seal. What mileage has the J10 done? Oil seen there is usually only on high mileage cars.
Hope you can negotiate some compensation.