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Roger Evans, Surrey

Renault Scenic 1.6 2003

5 star review

I have had the car from new and have found it to be such a reliable car. It has only done 69000 miles. It is now our run around car as we bought a new car 5 years ago, but our daughter has been using it everyday for the past year. To get it through the MoT this year has only cost me £226. One of my friends bought one because he knew how pleased I was with mine and he has had his 3 years with no problems.

Submitted: 06/09/2011 09:57:10

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John, Ireland

Renault Scenic 1.9dci 2003

1 star review

Its a shame there isn’t a zero rating. I bought the car from the original owner in 2004, and since then it’s been nothing but trouble. Renaults might go well in the drier French climate, but are no good in Ireland’s wet weather. THIS IS THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. Search the internet for common Renault Scenic faults and you’ll have a long checklist of what has gone wrong. First, the brake pads started to stick, causing an annoying whistling sound when moving. The brake pad release mechanism is passive so gets clogged easily with dirt and rust, hence excessive wear on the pads and discs. After 18 months, 3 sets of pads and all discs replaced, I took it into a back street mechanic, who showed me the simple solution, a bit of grease on the outside edge of the pads when the car was serviced (not carried out by the so-called experts at the main dealers). Next, the damp door pillar led to saturated carpets. Simple solution is to get a 1.5m long wire for a net curtain to clean out the sunroof drainage pipes (located on the front corners of the sunroof opening). Cracked power steering pump pipe. Main dealer said it was ok to drive with care until they got the £65 replacement part in. They didnt tell me that the power steering pump was likely to burn out. Cost another £350 for a new pump. Internal fan stopped working it would blow for a second or so, then seemed to struggle to blow any more air through the vents. Main dealer wanted £350 to replace the fan. I made do for the summer by leaving the windows down to de-mist the car. When it started getting too cold, I had a look under the glovebox, undid two screws and out popped the pollen filter. I gave it a quick was to get rid of all the flies and dry leaves, left it to dry and refitted it. Good as new for about 15 minutes work with a screwdriver. If you’re still thinking of buying a Renault scenic, keep reading. The horn has been replaced 3 times and £60 a time. It suffers from corrosion and will cause a failed MOT. The electric windows are on their way our, with an intermittent jerky movement when winding up or down. Pulley bearing failed, taking the cam belt, gearbox and engine with it. £1200 for repairs. Speedo stopped working. The abs light in the dash has come on (another MOT failure). Paid for a diagnostics check, and main dealer tells me its one of the sensors. The sensor was replaced, but light remains on. ABS pump needs replacing £700 plus vat and labour. Whilst the interior layout is fairly well though out, the constant ongoing little problems will drive you to despair. The main dealers charge a fortune to get repairs done and try to maintain a monopoly by needing to plug in their own laptop to tell you what’s wrong. I’d never, ever go near a Renault again. Seems to be a problem with French cars, I had a Citroen that was a disaster and the electrics in newer Peugeots cause problems as well (although my old 309 was very reliable). The main dealers know all about these faults as well as the easy solutions, but seem keener to start with the most expensive solution first. Still want to buy a Renault?? The men in white coats are on their way to collect you now.

Submitted: 10/02/2011 14:54:32

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Moti Horovitz, Israel

Renault Scenic Automatic 1.9 DCI diesel 2003

1 star review

I’ve own this car for 7 years, ’til 150.000 km it was an excellent car, after 3 years, the turbo broke up and destroyed the motor. It cost me a lot. Then two years ago the fan went and again two months ago. The electric fuel pump’s gone and now the gear is slipping when I stop. Nobody wants to buy it, no one wants to take as trade for a new car. I have to buy a brand new car or find a replacement gear. I"ll not recommend it to anyone to buy a Renault.

Submitted: 19/09/2010 20:57:14

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David Mc Dowell, County Antrim

Renault Scenic 2003

4 star review

Great motors. Have had 5 different ones over the past 4 years, which never let me down. All bought with between 48,000 miles and 145,000 mile yet never given me a problem. Had one 1600cc petrol and head gasket twice in 3 weeks. Petrol engines are known for head gasket and the latest 2003/onwards especially the electric hand brakes control unit behind the drivers side rear wheel gives big trouble at£400-00 to replace pus fitting charges. One flat battery coast me £1750-00 to have the electrics repaired. This was a 1.9 dci model with electric hand brake. Sold the car to a dealer before I had it repaired.

Submitted: 22/07/2010 08:22:53

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Diane Brisbane, Scotland

Renault Scenic Fidji 2003

3 star review

This was my first brand new car and if you asked me face to face I’d say its been a great car to own and drive. For interior comfort and spaciousness it ticks all the boxes. It’s taken us all around the country including a holiday to Ireland However when I actually think about it after only 6 years its had 3 new exhausts, a new catalytic converter, a new alternator, new brake discs, and just recently a new battery and now the prop shaft has gone. That doesn’t include all the small service type things that needed attended to. Funnily enough no major electrical problems. Now I’ve found out it’s only worth around £2000 after costing around £17000. My psychic told me to avoid the metallic blue car but did I listen?! Would I buy renault again..maybe. I had a laguna before the fidji with no major problems except the exhausts again.

Submitted: 28/01/2010 10:00:10

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June Heayes, Dorset

Renault Scenic Expression + 2003

2 star review

My first MPV Renault. A lovely car to drive and lots of space. Unfortunately comes with lots of problems, I had to have the coils (all 4) replaced 3 times, I have spent £1000 on repairs in 3 months, cam belt, water pump, drive shaft, constant problems since it was 2 years old. I won’t buy another - I don’t like the new shape anyway.

Submitted: 02/07/2008 10:10:29

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Stephen Honeyball, Essex

Renault Scenic 1.6 Fidji 2003

3 star review

Last of the old shape, bought new. Nice & roomy, lots of little useless storage. Finish & trim cheap & cheerful, some bits like washer bottle broke/release lever for middle rear seat broke/ dodgy rear wiper in 1st couple of years Renault unable to fix under warranty, just put up with them now. Half suede trim does not wear at all well, driver's seat wrecked. Engine management trouble twice - once fixed under warranty, once £200 to fix. Overall OK but wouldn't buy another.

Submitted: 26/06/2008 08:50:15

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