how do you get the bonnet up, where is the switch?

[bisca4]

Just had a frustrating couple of hours looking for the thingy that you lift the bonnet with. Come on, where is it?

I am new to this good forum and the said vehicles. History is, I am buying a renault 4 (not sure what type, photo attached hopefully) for the first time as a gift to my wife as she want a little run around and we are on a tight budget. We wanted something old, a retro feel but no more than 500e.

So, my friend had bought this old rusty beaten up renault 4 with faded surf stickers all over it from a friend of a friend a few months ago. He is too busy doing up his house and a 65 split screen that he has no time for it. When we were searching he said he would sell it to us.

It has no CT and I have not seen the CG yet so do not what year or any vehicle details. The car does run, i drove it briefly when it was bought but now the battery is flat.

I have a feeling this will be first of many posts so I will endeavour to keep the project updated.

Thanks in advance for your help and Happy Christmas R4 fans.

 

[Rutger-peer]

You have to push a knob just next to where the gearshift comes in the cabin!

 

[DaveP]

If you're running an R4, or any car of this sort of age, I'd say the haynes manual is indispensable, usually a few reprints on Ebay. Lots of help on here too of course, looks like you have bought a car in the same colour, trim and condition as mine, great minds. It's probably an early 1980's tl with the 845cc engine.

 

[bisca4]

Thank you both. Yes a trusty Haynes manual is on the new year shopping list, hopefully someone will get me some Amazon vouchers this Christmas!

I will try that button and give it go.