I had to call out AA just before Xmas.
T reg Clio 1.6 RXE linkage Socket to auto gearbox came adrift from Ball stud on gearbox arm. and trouble was, although it was in Park, the faulty, detached linkage told interlock arbitrarily that selection was in Reverse (reversing lights on when ignition on) and therefore would not allow starting!!
AA man showed me that cheapo nylon moulded socket was too enlarged to snap back in place. Also said this poor engineering is common nowadays. Sticky tape around it got me the 2kms journey home!
New cable from gearstick will cost approx £71 and I was informed a new upgraded bracket at £33 is also needed + labour + VAT.
Have fabricated from mild steel a 1" stepped securing clamp which is s/tap screwed to the arm yet gently palms the socket top - to ensure that the linkage socket cannot detach upwards, when driving over a bump.
Why couldn't Renault incorporate that on Day 1?