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Renault Consumer Car Reviews

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Gregg Thomas, Swansea

Renault Megane Sport Tourer 1460 Turbodiesel 2006

Owned the car for 16 months now; sparkling performance from a little engine with a surprising turn of torque for 1460 cc. Economy is good too; I never believe manufacturers mpg figures because I don’t drive like their testers - I live in a real world where town driving has a real time effect on economy. This serves to focus on the economy of 48 mpg around town that I’ve experienced. A good load carrier - buy the roof bars for £70 for a real carry car. A shame that at six feet tall the back seats won’t fold down flat when I’m driving, but the split rear seats are good. Comfort, cosseted by leather panels, is reasonably good with loads of adjustment and the adjustable steering wheel really does work to find a good driving position. Steering is not overly light as some have claimed, but I know what they mean when they say there’s little feel, it’s true but so what. Six-speed box is very light to operate and gives quiet motorway cruising ability with a genuine tank measured 59 mpg on motorway work over 400 miles. Not many cars can achieve that! When we ordered the car, I was prepared to pay the additional pounds for the 17 inch alloys, but the salesman advised against them. Having driven the same car with the 17 inchers, how right he was because the wheel comes as standard with a lower profile tyre which may fill the wheel arch in a visually attractive way but you lose out on the comfort and road noise aspect. Headlights - main beam needs more power/longer throw but that may be me at 59 years old. Climate control is excellent; all cars will have this eventually, but this is the first that I’ve had which actually works when your tie’s done up in a summer traffic jam. We ordered a dark grey one with cream (no other colour available!) fully expecting to be frequently busy with the cleaning chemicals but I’m amazed to find that it’s survived without a single wipe over during our tenure. Build quality is good as are the materials; having been a VW buyer for 30 years, I was prepared to be disappointed and critical but I am genuinely pleased as no rattles have papered and no part has fallen or vibrated off, and I don’t expect it to.

Submitted: 02/01/2008 15:37:36

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Paul Kelly, London

Renault Trafic 2003

Have had a clutch problem on Trafic van since 36,000 kms (21,000miles). Full clutch kit and slave cylinder changed as i couldn’t select gear because pedal would not travel full distance up. 15000 kms (9000 miles) later, i’m getting clutch slippage in 3rd to 6th gears but not 1st and 2nd gears. Renault Australia are dragging their feet. This is my business as i do carpet & tile/grout cleaning. The dealers themselves have been very helpful, but Renault head office are looking for a way out i feel. Apart from this problem, i love the van, it looks great and is so economical. If they fix this problem i don’t know whether to keep van or not, because if it happens again i just can’t afford to have it off the road again. Renault needs to work on customer service, not just future design, otherwise people will steer away from their products.

Submitted: 18/12/2007 09:14:29

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Welsh Dragon, Rhondda Cynon Taff

Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 1.9 DCI 2007

IMPLODING ROOF Michelle See my review in October with exactly the same fault. Renault, after much complaint, met the full costs. I got rid of the car soon afterwards and wrote to TOP GEAR. No repsonse yet....

Submitted: 17/12/2007 11:40:57

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Michelle Harris, England

Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 2005

Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Dynamique 1.9DT If anyone else has had a problem with the roof imploding and completely shattering could you please let me know! I have a Megane Coupe-Cab year 2005 which I thought was a pretty good buy up until now!! Whilst on the motorway a couple of days ago and driving at speed I might add, I suddenly heard the loudest POP and BANG I have ever herd in my life. Once I finally raised my head from the what sounded like a gun shot or bomb, I looked up to raining shatterd glass trickiling down my hat and face. Absolutely nothing had hit the roof, it completely shattered in a million pieces. All you Megane Coupe-Cabriolet drivers please be aware of this and if anyone else has come across this please please please come forward as surprise surprise Renault are taking absolutely no responsibility whatsoever - Guess who will be picking up the tab on this one ??????

Submitted: 10/12/2007 17:04:07

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John Holmes, Scotland

Renault Grand Scenic 2006

No review submitted.

Submitted: 10/12/2007 09:46:08

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Sunny Singh, England

Renault Trafic 2002

No review submitted.

Submitted: 10/12/2007 09:42:54

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Graeme Burns, Caithness

Renault Trafic LL29DCI 2004

No review submitted.

Submitted: 10/12/2007 09:41:42

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Jeremy Miller, Essex

Renault Clio Campus 5 Door 1.2 2007

After having looked at a variety of different small cars we came back to the Clio, partly because we have run one successfully before and partly because nothing else came close to its overall appeal. The offer that our local dealer came up with at nearly 30% off made buying a second hand car seem ridiculous. The good bits are: Build quality, Space, Fun to drive, Excellent at motorway speeds. Very quiet. Reasonable spec. These cars are so discounted that they are less expensive than real cheapies and very small offerings from the likes of Kia and Chevy. We are thrilled with it. Renault have just carried out a facelift on the Campus and started producing the 5 door again in February. If you’re looking for a well built tried and trusted small car that will give years of service with a touch of French style then go for this!

Submitted: 07/12/2007 15:25:55

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John Hirst, Leicestershire

Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 130 dci 2007

I purchased this car in July & took delivery on 03/08 2007 after cancelling my order with Ford for a Focus CC3 placed in January which they kept delaying delivery on due to problems with being unable to stop the roofs leaking (which they still don’t appear to have sorted). This is the first diesel I have owned and it is surprisingly quite and responsive. The glass roof makes it really light and airy even when you can’t get the roof down due to the British weather, but even in the winter on a bright sunny day the heating system keeps it warm with the roof down. Plenty of room in the rear and in the boot even with the roof down. The only problem I have had has been an intermittant starting problem with the hands free card, when you press the brake or clutch and push the button to start nothing happens. The car has been back to Renault to try to find any fault but they have been unable to reproduce the fault, they have advised me not to keep using the same card but to alternate them to avoid draining the battery and if you place the card in the reader once a week it will charge the card, although there is no mention of this in the handbook. Can’t fault customer service though as they keep ringing to check on whether the problem is still there (unlike Ford’s couldn’t care less dept who just refused to discuss problems with leaking roofs and delivery).

Submitted: 06/12/2007 09:14:48

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Frank Ferguson, Bute

Renault Clio Van 1.9 diesel 2001

I’m a courier and the Clio Van is a very good choice for what I need. The diesel engine is economic and the handling is excellent. I even have a radio cassette player! This is a very comfortable van with plenty of headroom and excellent for negotiating heavy traffic in cities and towns.

Submitted: 30/11/2007 15:46:04

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