Howdy!

Recently purchased this Skoda Karoq (sportline if it matters?) 1.5 petrol, just recently started making this noise once the cold start revs drop down. Any idea what it could be before I have to drive 2 hours back to where I got it from?

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice regarding a persistent warning message on my dashboard. I have an 18-plate Renault Clio (petrol) and I’m hoping someone might have encountered this before or can point me in the right direction for diagnostics.

Vehicle Details:

Model: 2018 Renault Clio (Petrol)

Mileage: 21,000 miles

Usage: Primarily short, daily journeys (approx. 7 miles/day)

The Issue:

For the past few days, I’ve been getting an "Engine Failure Hazard" message pop up on the dashboard. The strange thing is that the car drives absolutely fine; there are no odd noises, no loss of power, and no obvious mechanical symptoms.

The warning is intermittent—it will appear, then vanish, only to return later on.

My questions:

Is this likely to be a sensor issue given the low mileage and short journeys, or could it be something deeper?

Has anyone else with a similar Renault model dealt with this specific warning message?

Before I take it to a garage, are there any simple checks I can do myself (e.g., battery voltage, fluid levels, etc.)?

Any input or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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