I'm afraid it's just a renault, being a renault, & everything you describe, is just normal for a renault! There's no hope,whilst you are an owner of a renault, You will just have to join the growing band of "miserable renault owners" or get rid of it! I got rid of my megane two years ago & i can honestly say it's been life changing. I've not rung the samaritans once since getting rid of it! Won't be having one of those again!
sam
October 2010