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Kim Dickenson, Cheshire
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Priviledge 1.9dci 2008
Purchased new - noticed pools of water on front passenger seat first time it rained. Vehicle returned to dealership for repair. Front leak fixed but vehicle came back with two leaks to the rear. After eight visits to the dealership to repair the problem Renault have decided that it is a tolerance that cannot be fixed and I will have to put up with a leaking roof. I am now seeking legal advice as I am not prepared to be tolerant and accept this decision.
Submitted: 07/10/2008 08:59:18
Dave, Yorkshire
Renault Laguna Hatch 2000
Brilliant, reliable car and its quite good on fuel with plenty of space. It’s a good car people say, ha its French, but look at Peugeot but it’s quite a good car too. I would give Renault 5 stars for looks and space and safety. It’s the first Renault I have driven because I always liked Vauxhall but it is a good drive - just make sure you give it an annual service every year and it will last you for life .
Submitted: 26/09/2008 09:39:59
Joe Flood, Northumberland
Renault Kangoo tetra 2003
I bought this just over a year ago and must admit I have been pleased. That is until I took it for it’s MOT and service. £1142 all told and that is without the 2 tyres I needed. Collapsed shaft bearings, brake disc and drive belt on a car I had owned for less than a year and have never driven off road (it’s a 4x4). It only has 35000 miles on the clock. So, boo to Renault and their chocolate car parts.
Submitted: 26/09/2008 09:37:29
Charlotte Hall, Durham
Renault Clio Campus 3 door 2008
Having just purchased a new 58 reg Clio Campus I am enjoying it but was wondering if anyone was having problems with the accelerator pedal being jerky when depressed slowly. Renault have assured me this is the case with all new Clio’s but I would appreciate any feedback or other opinions.
Submitted: 25/09/2008 09:04:31
Kay Webb, Bedfordshire
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 2005
Purchased this car in July absolutely lovely, champagne colour. Roof is panoramic and draws looks no end when down. Have developed horrendous squeel when reverse brake engaged. Any idea why? Garage says dust but is really annoying. Any tips would be grateful.
Submitted: 17/09/2008 09:15:46
Peter Thompson, Lincolnshire
Renault Master swb 2001
No review submitted.
Submitted: 16/09/2008 09:18:05
Renault Just Fine, Norfolk
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 1.5 DCi Dynamique 2006
This car is just great - 55+mpg, roof up and down in seconds. OK so what about roof leaks you ask? A drip or two following torrential rain as you set off in the morning - but nothing else. It’s a cabriolet; I think even the best and most expensive German ones could be given that. Totally recommended and a real tax beating bargain too.
Submitted: 08/09/2008 09:52:49
Gerald Kinsela, County Londonderry
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 1.6 Privilege Automatic 2007
I’ve had my new CC since early July. So far, I’m extremely happy with it - the only thing that’s putting a downer is the weather. As for the spec, I currently have the Privilege edition. Features include the following: Electric folding mirrors Auto dimming rear view mirror Lumbar support on both front seats Upgraded brakes (Think they take the Scenic ones) Xenon Headlights Cream / Beige leather interior Remote Keyless Entry / Start 6CD Changer and Standard CD Player Automatic (!!! essential for this type of car!) Automatic wipers Cruise Control / Speed limiter Fog lights etc etc, the list goes on!!!! Standard radio lacks mp3 cd support (come on Renault, it’s 2007 model!!) Overall, extremely pleased about it. Regarding the leaking roofs guys, I suggest you look at the other cars in the cabriolet section. EOS’s, MX5’s, A4’s etc ALL LEAK. It’s not just the frenchies! :)
Submitted: 04/09/2008 15:26:41
Mike Boyce, Gloucestershire
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 2005 dynamique 1.9 (120) dci
I bought the car as a Renault to go car at around 13000miles, and it has done 48000 now. The car came with a glass roof, rain sensor, closing wing mirrors and remote key as added extras. So was well kitted. I was concerned about electrical problems I had read about, but I have not experienced these. Other than servicing which is 24months or 18000miles I have no problems with the car. I needed new front Discs and pads at its last service at around 46000miles, but am told this is normal, and the first set of tyres lasted to around 28000miles. The car does everything I need, and it can hold a remarkable amount as an estate, and drives in comfort, and gives a secure feel to the drive. It drives swiftly enough for my needs and can cruise at high speed if I wanted. It has good acceleration, and the 130 is even better. It gives me about 48MPG average. Reasonable on road tax, and insurance, and it has a high crash protection kite mark which is important to me and also has a quiet ride. The main downside for me is that the rear seats do not completely fold down, and if I need to has a totally flat load bay, then the seat section needs to be removed, and this is an awkward activity. This is the first car I have bought for some considerable years, as during them I run company cars, ranging across Citroen, Peugeot, but the last cars were a Volkswagen Passatt Estate and Audi A4 Avant. Surprisingly this Renault delivers equally if not better in a number of areas for a much less price. Recommended.
Submitted: 03/09/2008 12:49:44
Janet Crombie, Lanarkshire
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 1.6VVT 2006
I like the colour Quartz Gold, looks good with roof down or closed. However lots of bad luck and problems since buying June 2006. I have replaced 2 wiper motors, new windscreen due to bad chipping. Done 28000 miles now and clutch has gone. I have 3 year warranty and yes it won’t cover new clutch - I was told wear and tear and must pay £567 to my Renault Dealer. Also replaced 4 tyres - £400. Windscreen needs replacing again - another big stone hit it. Dent to rear left side someone in a car park hit my car and drove off, slight damage, thanks to that dishonest person, hope it happens to them. My niece also reversed into back of vehicle slight damage scratches £340 to respray bumper. Lucky White Heather eh? I will be changing to BMW, more reliable and better quality and hopefully luckier.
Submitted: 01/09/2008 10:39:17
P Wood, Yorkshire
Renault Grand Espace 2.2 dci tiptronic 2005
Excellent car - holds road and drives superbly. Plenty of punch, comfort *****, solid vehicle - will buy another. Sun-roof, full length audio system - great. Had a year now - no problems.
Submitted: 28/08/2008 08:49:21
Dave Balfour, Scotland
Renault Trafic dCi 100 SL27 2004
This was my second Trafic - the first has major fuel system problems (2 new fuel pumps, new injectors, new tank, new alternator, new power steering pump etc etc) but as the dealers were very good I tried a Renault again. Unfortunately this one has had major problems also. As the back brakes were sticking (after being checked 6 times at the dealers), it required 2 new back disks and pads. Just before the warranty expired, it wasn’t starting just as it should for a few months and I thought it was just needing a service (which was due soon). About 2 months after the warranty ran out, it was getting really difficult to start so I had a quick look on the web at the forums - it seemed that it might be a problem with the TDC sensor - a common problem seemingly and about £100 to fix. I put it into the Renault dealer and they said it was a faulty injector at £440 to fix. I complained to Renault UK who eventually said they would cover 50% of the cost as it was just out of warranty. Unfortunately, the cylinder head was destroyed (somehow) and (all of a sudden) the 4 injectors were faulty. It ended up costing (with the 50%) discount over £1,500 to put right. Now a few months later, the clutch is slipping and the water pump is leaking and there is an oil leak from somewhere (I think oil is leaking onto the clutch). I have given Renault 2 tries by buying 2 new vans but although they are nice to drive they are quite greedy on fuel and seem to be catastrophically unreliable. Please also note that both vans did break down because of the EGR valve at least once and had to be towed home. I am never buying another Renault.
Submitted: 26/08/2008 11:01:51
John Carson, England
Renault Trafic 115 dci lwb 2007
The van is a year old and has done 18,000 miles without a problem. Comfy to drive; great with fuel; only downside is the lwb version isn’t that long. Could have done with being just that little bit longer. Value for money though and I will be buying another in 3 years time.
Submitted: 26/08/2008 10:57:41
Vicky Jones, Wrexham
Renault Clio 2003
Absolutely brilliant little car. I had the Clio Dynamique 1.2 16v for two years, unfortunately after flipping it 4 times it is understandably but unfortunately a write off. I walked out the car with one bruise on my body, the paramedics could not believe i did not have any serious injuries. I am definitely looking for another Clio. The car is sturdy, safe, trustworthy, quiet to drive and had 37,000 faultless miles, had every extra that you could think of apart from a soft top of course! Comfortable sports seats, adjustable radio/CD player on steering wheel, automatic locking system when you drive off, so your safe, which is important with being a young girl. I cannot fault this vehicle as it saved my life and I dread to think what would have happened if I had been in a Peugeot or MG soft-top! Without a doubt I would recommend this car to anyone; especially first time buyers.
Submitted: 22/08/2008 08:57:12
A Davies, Carmarthenshire
Renault Megane Hatch run tech 106 bhp diesel 2008
Very comfortable ride, fuel average return is 48mpg to date. Renault engineers need to provide more legroom for rear seat passengers and the gearbox needs the engineering of Fords’ gearbox for slick changes. It would then be a good class leader.
Submitted: 21/08/2008 12:39:55
Nigel, Hampshire
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Privilege 160 2008
My first new car for 8 years and very pleased so far except for having NO SPARE WHEEL. Dealer says the two "emergency" spray cans in the boot will reflate a punctured tyre to get you to the nearest garage. What happens if you’re on a motorway miles from anywhere? Asked for a quote for a spare wheel but no response so far. Not good enough, Renault, you are spoiling the ship for a ha’porth of tar!
Submitted: 11/08/2008 08:51:38
Roderick Pool, Dumfriesshire
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 2007
Well just to give an update. These notes were left in the car which says this publication is confidential for use by Renault franchise network. So going by what is on the notes Renault have known that they have a fault with some of there cars. RENAULT UK TYPE: MEGANE 11 COUPE CABRIOLET WATER INGRESS FROM A PILLAR SEAL. Anyway, it gives details of how to repair the problem with the leaking roof which involves the seal not bonding to the mastic strips due to the excessive depth of the flange. Anyway, it also notes that the working area MUST be protected against metal debris during adjustment. Low and behold - I go and pick my car up with metal filings all over the interior of the car the seats and doors all covered in grease and my passenger door paintwork damaged. Absolutely livid and am now waiting on them putting that right.
Submitted: 11/08/2008 08:50:04
Keith Tate, Yorkshire
Renault Trafic 2001
Where do I start? My father has owned Renault cars for many years which prompted me to buy a Traffic. I got it at 18 months old 19250 miles. First day out the power steering pump fell off 2 miles from home, was towed to local garage to be told that warranty was void cause it had missed first service. To cut a long story short I had to threaten dealers with newspaper before they agreed to foot the bill, next thing severe over revving when dipping clutch to change gear, was told this was normal for common rail diesel engines to run - what a load of bo????ks - change of dealer time, to cut another story, 7 trips to Renault at 36 quid each on the machine, intermittent fault that’s cancelled when ignition is switched off. After leaving it with them to look at again whilst in for a service was told that there was a known fault known by Renault and they agreed to do it under warranty (although they hadn’t actually witnessed it). Collect van to see it over revving before I got it out of the car park - took it straight back in which a mechanic came out with me on a test but because I’d had the ignition off it had reset itself. Eventually the mechanic spotted it whilst in car park when we got back and took it straight in whilst I was told to go to reception. 1.5 hours later I was told that the main mechanic was now on the case (now I aint been funny but why the hell wasn’t he on from day one) - 45 mins later was given my keys and told it was done, was also told the computer had finally picked up the problem and it was showing the the pressure switch on the back of the clutch was faulty but he had just changed it, it turned out to be a loose wire on the van side of the switch but I was reassured that I was not going to be charged for the computer - wupeedddo - what about all the other 36 quids????????????????? and the last rant as about the fuel economy or lack of it I was informed that these vans would do 40 to a gallon - what another load of boll???s The guy that recorded that lie must of sat on a oval test track at 55mph in 6th gear because I’ve tested it in many ways, full, empty, loaded, unloaded, driven steady, absolutely caned and the best I ever got was 29 miles to the gallon. To which after buying was told by dealer that that wasn’t bad for a van of its size, tuck up like a kipper should have kept my old Iveco, reason for looking on this forum? Turbo and gear linkage has just gone another hire van on go they love me down there regards AND PS I WOULD NEVER BUY ANOTHER RENAULT
Submitted: 31/07/2008 10:50:38
Mike Beddard, Cheshire
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 2007
I love my Black CC to bits! But it has been in several times now for a leaking roof over the passenger seat. The RENAULT Dealer told me that they have measured the distance between windscreen and top roof section whilst roof is open and it falls short of standard??? So it needs a complete new roof fitting. And wait for it... I must take it in to an approved dealer in Stockport to have it done and hire a courtesy car? The car was bought from new so will be onto trading standards pronto...
Submitted: 21/07/2008 09:21:38
Roderick Pool, Dumfriesshire
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 2007
Just bought a 57 plate registered in October 07, 6 miles on the clock and guess what.... a leaking roof. I was not to happy so went back to dealer and they wanted to charge me £11 per day for a courtesy car while waiting to get it fixed. It is a 1.9 diesel and if it was not for the roof I would be happy. I also did not get a spare wheel with the car which I find strange (anybody else get a spare?). It is pretty quiet for a diesel and run is smooth.
Submitted: 11/07/2008 11:35:08
June Heayes, Dorset
Renault Scenic Expression + 2003
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
John Greig, Scotland
Renault Modus 1.5 dci 2005
It has been a great little car in many aspects. The one huge gripe I have though is that it goes through rear tires like there is no tomorrow. After 60.000 miles and 6 set of tyres I think I will not be buying another. John Greig
Submitted: 30/06/2008 09:22:44
Stephen Honeyball, Essex
Renault Scenic 1.6 Fidji 2003
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
Pete Longthorn, England
Renault Megane Sport Tourer 130 Dynamique 2007
I'm really impressed with this car. It's pitched at the mid-market 'family car' end of which there is loads of choice, but I think it feels a notch above. I have had Saabs previously but frankly I prefer this at 60% of the cost! It's a 130hp diesel and goes ***** well! Overtaking is really brisk for a 1.9 litre and it cruises at about 2,500 rpm/80mph which keeps the fuel bills down nicely. The suspension is nicely set up where you don't dread the potholes, and it sticks to the road fine. It's got all the toys you need except Climate Control but the manual a/c is fine really. Oddly I miss the rain sensitive wipers my previous Primera had but it doesn't keep me awake at night! It's not a huge car but unless you've got a big family or need to cart loads of stuff around a lot I can't imagine you'd have any problems with space. It's a bit of a Tardis! Everything else is covered as you'd expect from a car in the 'noughties', let's face it, it's quite hard to find a really bad car these days. I lease mine, but I think it costs about £17,000 to buy. Not the cheapest car by a long way but I think it represents good value against other makes. It feels as well built as a Golf (the benchmark still). It must be safe (it's a Renault) and to be honest I can only think brand snobbery should stop you getting one over a Volvo S40 estate or Audi A3 5dr. Renault have never been considered particularly 'posh' but this car feels really well sorted. I'm converted, Thought I might treat myself to a Laguna next time, but this actually is big enough!
Submitted: 25/06/2008 16:02:00
Stefan, Buckinghamshire
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 1600 dynamic 2007
Absolutely brilliant. Had the car for 9 months now & no problems. Summer’s here again & I just cannot wait. Get amazing responses to the drop down roof, soo quick & easy. Handling pretty good too.
Submitted: 25/06/2008 15:59:00
Alex, Buckinghamshire
Renault Megane Hatch 1.6 2006
Hi, I’ve got squeaky brakes on my Renault Megane CC, it’s a 2006 model. Has anyone managed to get the brakes changed under warranty? By the way I’ve purchased the extended warranty also.
Submitted: 16/06/2008 09:40:22
Paul Johnston, England
Renault Megane Hatch 1.4 16v Extreme 2007
An excellent family car, plenty of room and boot space. Good looking car and interior, nice to drive and quick for a 1.4 16v - all i need for mainly around town driving. Problem with squeaking front brakes, car only has 5000 miles on the clock. Will be taking it into Renault and expect it repaired under warranty as it seems to be a common fault that Renault are aware of. Had a problem with an annoying noise when heater fans were on - turned out the pollen filter was full of leaves, surely with how long they’ve been building cars - this is the basics of good workmanship - why can leaves enter parts of the car mechanics ? After 2 weeks there was a strong smell of fish in the car, turned out it was something to do with the aircon - after having the aircon cleaned out twice - all has been ok, not what you expect when you buy a new car. My last car was a Clio, overall i am happy with Renault cars - no serious faults, just daft little things.
Submitted: 13/06/2008 12:59:42
Annie, England
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 1.9 Dci Privilege 2005
Bought my Megane cabriolet, top of the range with bells and whistles in July 2005 so am nearing the end of the warranty period... and I’m dreading it! I’ve lost track of the number of times it’s been back with the leaking roof (alarm goes off if it rains, passenger side windows won’t work until they dry out etc... etc...) and the howling brakes when reversing - this is a known fault apparently but Renault don’t know how to fix it yet on the Megane cabriolet - I ring up every few months to check (there is a fix for the Scenic apparently because another irate Renault customer told me about it). The Renault UK customer services desk have assured me that the car is safe (interesting if they don’t actually know how to fix the fault so presumably don’t know the cause!) - but I have passed that assurance onto the police on the 3 occasions I’ve been stopped and asked to explain the noise..... Power steering also failed and had to be replaced - after pointing out to the customer services that I thought this was a very serious issue as car had been almost impossible to steer and I had only just left the motorway, I advised that it wouldn’t have been as much of a problem if it had failed on the motorway because it would have been easier to steer at speed... unbelievable! When it’s working and the sun is out, the car is great, but I have no confidence that it’s safe or robust and Renault Customer services are appalling - would never buy a Renault again.
Submitted: 13/06/2008 12:57:59
Katrina Wood, Yorkshire
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 2005
I too have a leaking roof. The car has been in over 10 times and still it leaks at the joint at the top of the side windows, yes both sides. The rear view vision is not very good either. Has anyone had a leaking roof successfully repaired?
Submitted: 05/06/2008 16:20:22
Diane Peacock, Nottinghamshire
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet
In response to the email from Pam Darlison. If you have not sorted out your check injection light - I can help. I had the same problem with my Scenic a couple of weeks ago. My local garage plugged it in to the computer and couldn’t find anything wrong with it. I went home, trawled through the internet for half and hour and found the answer. You need to get the heater plugs changed and hey presto its sorted. It cost me £70 at my local garage. Hope this helps you and anyone else out there!
Submitted: 03/06/2008 13:21:53
Ray Park, Lancashire
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 2007
Hi, it’s me again, just thought I would give you an update on the state of play. Well, the experts from Renault UK came up to visit us country yokels on Tuesday the 20th of May to spread their wealth of knowledge on water ingress or better known to us yokels as leaking roof. Well they tell me the problem has been completely resolved !!!???, so I am now praying for rain , sorry about this inconvenience, but is all for the advancement of science and to see if them clever buggers from down south know what they’re about. Anyway I mentioned about giving Graham his passport back and bugger me, he clears off to Moscow as soon as I turn my back. Well there are compensations at least the the two Ravishing beauties Jayne and Nicola didn’t desert me, and they have assured me a place on the top table at the Christmas party, no chairs just a table. Well I am preying to the god of rain and will keep you all informed. PS I hope Graham brought me a stick of rock back?? Best wishes playmates. Ray.
Submitted: 27/05/2008 09:04:48
Conor Cullinane, Northern Ireland
Renault Trafic 2008
Van is only 2 weeks old. A new master cylinder & slave cylinder are needed. The van has been off the road for a week so far as they don’t have a slave cylinder in stock. I’m very disappointed as this is my third Trafic van & its not off to a great start. By the way there are only 2k on the clock.
Submitted: 19/05/2008 09:18:17
Scott Peters, England
Renault Clio Clio 1.4 16v 2005
This car is amazing , I have just bought a 2005 Clio 1.4 16v and I am most impressed with its overall performance. The number one priority these days is economy, this is reaching a comfortably achievable 43.0 mpg and lower 34.0 mpg on shorter journeys. This car has a lot of sporty feel to it when you want it to perform open up the throttle and it soon accelerates smoothly and effortlessly when you need it to . It’s sumptuous hugging seats are superb holding you in when cornering hard or just running around giving you a comfortable ride and great feel on the road through the steering which is powered steering, but not overly powered giving a sure feel to the road with excellent grip via its wide tyres and sure-footed handling sports suspension , this is truly a mid range performer with economy to match, power delivery is of the highest in it’s class and will hold its own against other competitors in this range of the small sports hatch car market so overall its a perfect combination and the fun factor is excellent. I would certainly recommend this car !
Submitted: 19/05/2008 09:15:56
Peter Evans, Kent
Renault Scenic 2004
Since my last report it has had another electrical fault which stopped it in its tracks, discs and pads, and clutch replaced and now two weeks ago it dropped out of 6th gear on the motorway a couple of times and has now had a brand new gearbox fitted! Total bill for repairs since the warranty ran out is about 15k! Thank God I am not the lease company...
Submitted: 16/05/2008 09:02:37
Neil, Northamptonshire
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 2006
Oh dear, Oh dear. If it wasn’t for the fact that a large chunk of plastic and metal flew off the parcel shelf corner as I was raising the roof last week and hit me in the back, I wouldn’t have much to complain about the car. The only leaks I’ve had are a few drips if it’s been sitting in a torrential downpour, or when the driers are set to cyclone on the car wash. However, I do have a serious problem with Renault aftercare. The local dealer service department are trying to argue that the said piece of plastic breaking off may be driver error?!? Hmmm, park on level surface, sit in drivers seat, push button. Not exactly difficult. Clearly the motor that folds the corner in to let the roof pass through failed. "It might be that you tried to lift the roof by hand" !!! Do they have any idea how heavy those bits of glass are? And why would I try that, when I can be perfectly lazy, sat on my rear, pushing a button? "Were you outside the car when this happened?" Yes, my name is Mr Tickle and I have nine foot arms. All I seem to get is apathy and ridiculous questions to get out of the fact their car failed. On the plus side, it’s a lease car which they get back in 12 months. If they still argue that I should pay for the repair, then guess what, I won’t pay for the repair, they’ll get it back in 12 months and have to repair it anyway, that on top of the fact I may get a solicitor involved for being hit by a 2lb piece of car. Oh, and I won’t be getting another Renault next time. :-)
Submitted: 14/05/2008 14:24:56
Sally Goldsmith, Hampshire
Renault Scenic 1.9 dCi 130 Conquest 2007
This is the best MPV, I did a lot of research before parting with my hard-earned money and it was all worth it. The space is very impressive and it can seat 5 adults and still be comfortable. Luggage and storage options cannot be faulted. I have never really been impressed by Renault or by French cars in general but the Scenic has, without doubt, changed my opinion somewhat. There is a feeling of quality that surrounds both the interior and the exterior, the optional parking sensors are recommended as they make parking on supermarket bays a doddle. Then we have the safety aspect, possible the most important factor in my opinion - front, side and full-length window airbags come as standard and the Scenic received the full 4 star EuroNCAP rating. This was the deal clincher. I have now done 10,000 trouble free miles safe in the knowledge that myself and my family are a safe as is possible. Good fuel economy and reasonable insurance costs plus a competitive purchase price make this a no-brainer when choosing a multi person vehicle. The 1.9 litre diesel gives great performance and the Scenic grips the road well. THE best MPV.
Submitted: 08/05/2008 12:08:47
Ray Park, Lancashire
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 2007
... Hi, it’s me again with an update on my leaking roof, it has now been in six times and the technical department have been up from London to give us their wealth of experience. Well, poor Graham (Mechanic) from DSG Whitelund, Morecambe started off at fifteen stone and is now down too ten stone (he is accepting membership for his slimming club) all you need to join is a leaky cabriolet, poor bloke!! I have promised to give him back is passport in time for his hols, by god he needs one after my car. Well enough hilarity , my vehicle is still leaking at the opposite side now despite them changing all the rubber seals and hours of adjustments and now it has to go back in to DSG on the 20th of this month and this time are sending two technicians up from London working on the theory that two heads are better than one!!?? and then it will have to be re-booked in again for further repairs that will make 8 visits. The only good thing is I have been invited to the Christmas party by Jayne and Nicola who I am now officially recommending for receptionists of the year!! By the way Jayne you would still get wet in the back of the car!! Anyway, I have just been out and bought a 320di M BMW just in case they aren’t successful and before my wife divorces me!! Well, will keep you informed of progress or my senility whichever comes first. Best wishes, Ray.
Submitted: 07/05/2008 10:10:10
Geoffrey Turner, Staffordshire
Renault Twingo Extreme 2008
Fantastic car, very economical & lots of character. Bought it for my wife but cant resist taking it for a spin at every opportunity. LOVE IT !
Submitted: 02/05/2008 08:16:40
Susan Hill, Lincolnshire
Renault Clio 1.2 Extreme 2007
This is a good choice when looking for your first car. The fuel economy is good (45+ MPG) and very cheap to insure. It looks great too and handles really nicely and is comfortable for both the driver and the passengers. This is very good value for money.
Submitted: 28/04/2008 11:12:36
Peter, England
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 1.6 petrol 2004
Just bought the missus an 04 plate 1.6 petrol cc,. Firstly, thanks to Jon Stevens, whose previous report was invaluable as I had the same problem with mine, with his report I knew how to fix it. The vehicle is running " lumpy" and takes a couple of attempts of button pushing to get it to "fire up", also the tick over is up and down... Luckily its still under warranty... Someone has mentioned it may be the coil pack , has anyone else had this problem and could they suggest a possible cure? Apart from that though the missus loves the motor and I must admit I love the look of the car.
Submitted: 28/04/2008 08:47:43
Freya Malten, Essex
Renault Twingo 1.2 75 Dynamique 2007
This is a great little car, well thought out in design and performs really well. Very cheap to run and low CO2 emissions mean it’s an affordable option. The engie performs well but can get a bit noisy on the motorway but still copes well enough for what I need it to do.
Submitted: 24/04/2008 10:35:14
Simon Dixon, Hampshire
Renault Scenic 1.6 WT Expression 5dr 2006
Great family car, bags of space and comes with a good level of kit Ours has taken us to France and back twice and in the 2 years we’ve owned it has given us nothing but trouble free driving. Very reasonable to run and very good safety features. Can’t fault it.
Submitted: 24/04/2008 09:17:42
Barbara Hedges, Durham
Renault Modus 1.5 dCi 106 Grand Dynamique 5dr 2007
Brilliantly flexible car that I just love to drive. Extremely spacious for it’s size - I have two teenage boys, both over six foot and they find sitting in the back very comfortable. Very cheap to run and quite stylish.
Submitted: 20/04/2008 14:24:07
Michelle Sutherland, Lothians
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 2006
Think twice before buying 1 of these cars. had mine for 16 months now. Currently in the garage for the 5th time for water leakage. Got a call from them yesterday to tell me that whilst the tech expert was re sealing my car he shut the door and guess what - THE ROOF IMPLODED.
Submitted: 18/04/2008 15:09:36
Jane Parr, Yorkshire
Renault Espace 2006
This is the third MkIV Espace dci I have owned, the Renault dealers are all poor ( don’t give one if you want to buy one, give even less once it is bought) the car is good, although it is heavy on front tyres. make sure when you buy one it has Michelin’s fitted. My previous two had Continentals which only lasted 11,000 miles. The extra two seats which I keep out of the car most of the time are heavy, and a pain in the arse to store, although safe integral seatbelts, individual movements etc. The car comes in to it’s own on long journeys though, fantastic on long French autoroutes packed up with all the kids and luggage, beats Ryanair every time! We wish BMW did a seven seater, the dealers, the product, and the customer care cant be beaten! take not Renault!
Submitted: 14/04/2008 11:05:58
Bronwyn Phelps, Northumberland
Renault Kangoo 1.9 dCi Trekka 2005
We’ve just bought this used Kangoo and are absolutely thrilled with it. It’s very easy to drive and is like a tardis when it comes to space. Perfect for a family of 4 with dogs, bikes, buggy etc.
Submitted: 14/04/2008 09:37:37
Sam, County Antrim
Renault Trafic LL29 dci100 2005
I have driven this van from new and everything was great until about two years in (just when the warranty expired). The first thing to go was the crank shaft sensor. The next thing, around 95k was the clutch slave cylinder, which I gather from all comments I have been able to find online is a common problem with this and all vans with the same body type (Nissan and Vauxhall). It is not a small job with these vans to fix it either. All that taken into account I would definitely buy a Trafic again, the only change I would make is to get a tail lift door instead. It is great to drive and on long journeys it is not as tiring as a car is. If only Renault would get it together with their customer services for issues that are clearly design flaws, hence the 4 stars instead of 5.
Submitted: 11/04/2008 11:01:35
Bill, Norfolk
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 130 dci auto privilege 2008
Must say I’m really glad I bought my car before reading the tails of woe this forum contains! I’m very pleased that, so far, mine is almost perfect. Before I bought I tried all the competition (Peugeot, Vauxhall, Volvo, Saab etc) available & decided that it was the best of the bunch for me. I also know of two people locally who are now on their second car & have been very happy with both of them. My heart goes out to those who’ve not had such a good experience. Only had it for two months (since Feb 08) & 3000 miles but it has stood out in rain, hail, sleet & snow as well as glorious sunshine (albeit a bit chilly). I’m pleased to report that not a drop of water has managed to get into the cabin. The roof has been up & down quite a bit already. The heater works well to keep the front seat occupants warm on frosty mornings with the top down but it can get a bit chilly in the back. I do find the heated front seats a bit strange as the centre gets hot but the side supports stay cold which is slightly uncomfortable. Contrary to popular myth it is big enough for 4 adults as long as they are no all over 6ft like me. Rule of thumb, I have found, is that the front & back seat passenger on the same side should not really have a combined height of more than about 11ft 8in for comfort. I find the back seat with two over 6 footers in is still quite comfy (with shorter people in the front) & there is more head room in the back than my Vectra hatch! You can also get in & out of the back seat while the driver is still sitting & the roof up. Our 130 dci auto gives good if not spectacular acceleration & currently about 38mpg in mixed use. I’ve seen figures in the 50s on the computer traveling on the motorway at a steady speed (70) & good A roads but tends to get knocked down again by the slow crawl in traffic, which is to be expected I suppose. Handling, brakes etc are good bearing in mind the torsional stiffness of the roof is missing & it does tend to rattle a bit but not unduly for this type of car. Definitely more of a cruiser than a sports car; but hey, who wants to go fast with the top down anyway? BEWARE. The auto diesel model service interval is only 9000 miles & not the 12000 as per the manual & 18000 for the petrol models. Ok if you want to leave it on the drive but a pain if you want to drive it a lot (which you will). The way we are going it will need servicing every 6 months!
Submitted: 08/04/2008 13:37:58
Pam Darlison, Derbyshire
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 2005
I love the car Dynamique dCi 130 6 Speed, economical, however I do have a water leak that appears to be coming in from the wing mirror, the Renault service department told me to park uphill as they could not find where the water was coming in??? Also, when I start the engine the message says check injection with the service light on, car is not due for a service for another 11k miles. Has anyone else had the injection message showing as Renault says they cannot find a fault?
Submitted: 07/04/2008 14:55:53
Jon Stevens, Nottinghamshire
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 2004
I was unable to start the car with the button and the clutch depressed, only with the brake depressed. I trawled down to the dealer and they were unable to spot it, so I asked how much for them to keep it and they sort it out - £35 an hour and a days work. I trawled through the net and found an article with exactly the same fault but no answer on how to fix it. Just in case anybody else has this problem, look under the clutch pedal and there is a plug attached by wires that leads to the ignition circuit, inspect them carefully where they come out from the plug, I found that although mine appeared intact, one side was not, so you squeeze the sides of the plug and it comes out and bit from the wiring. Plugged it back in no problems since.
Submitted: 04/04/2008 15:37:49
William Forsyth, Surrey
Renault Scenic Monaco 1999
Very juicy on petrol; only getting 21 miles per gallon.
Submitted: 03/04/2008 15:23:56
Alan, Lancashire
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 1.9 dci.
Had car for 2yrs now love it no problems at all. maybe its because it was built for cyprus not uk. Also got full size spare wheel. Only wish it had leather when new, seats a pain to keep clean so recovered them now.
Submitted: 29/03/2008 15:25:46
Ricky Mcfarlane, County Armagh
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet dci 106 dynamique c/c 2007
I bought the dci 106 dynamique c/c and I can honestly say I’ve never driven a better car. The miles per gallon and drive are fantastic not to mention the build quality and the lack of wind noise. I feel sorry for the people who have given it a bad review although I suppose you only go onto a website like this if you have had problems !!!!
Submitted: 28/03/2008 09:34:39
Andy Worrall, Cheshire
Renault Trafic 2005
Going to start good to bad, This van is stylish value for money quick and ace to drive. Like they say it drives as a car would , Big fuel tank for those long miles. Miles let me just say the traffic does not like them, At 40k a new turbo was needed, At 60k 2 new track rod ends now at just 70k the clutch is slipping only 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, 1st 2nd are ok . I think that R gear is to hi putting a lot of strain on the clutch. Engine at the moment would seem to be sound. The van has been over serviced but it works hard for it ........... After all that, there is only one thing left to comment on. NO RUST well done Renault. Note to all, try putting a set of 17" wheels and low pro tyres on as it goes round a corner like stink.
Submitted: 25/03/2008 09:54:47
Peter Evans, Kent
Renault Scenic Grande Scenic 2004
Got a top spec 2004 Grande Scenic on a lease which whilst the most practical, economical, child friendly and comfy car I have ever had has today broken down for the sixth time in a year. Since the warranty ran out last May the lease company (thank god I took the maintenance package out!!!) have spent £8,600 on repairs. These have been to date Oil pump and turbo (£2,000), complete engine 3 months later due to oil starvation (£5,000), discs, pads, batttery and clutch (£1,600) and today its died again. Its done 80,000 easy motorway cruising miles and hasn’t been thrashed or abused. I am on first name terms with the Renault garage staff and most of the AA in Kent! How can Renault produce cars like this?
Submitted: 25/03/2008 09:18:54
Ray Park, Lancashire
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 1.9 diesel 2007
I collected my new cabriolet on Dec 18 2007 I went for the top of the range 1.9 diesel leather upholstery etc This is my second cabriolet I had one of the first ones in 2004, had very few problems but this one has been back to the dealer DSG of Morecambe 4 times with a leaking roof and they are still unable to rectify the problem Renault have even produced a DVD to assist, but to no avail, so know I have to wait for Renault technical dept to get involved. Will keep you posted. Ray
Submitted: 25/03/2008 08:59:33
William , England
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 2007
I’ve have had the car now for 6 months and never had any problem with the car whatsoever. Really impressed with the acceleration and handling even though it’s the first diesel I’ve owned and I can’t even remember the last time I had to fill the thing up, very economical considering the stop-start driving I do every day. Fun car to drive, looks good with the roof up or down, comfortable and when the roof is up the boot space is enormous. The only thing i wished i had gone for was the 1.9 dci (130) model.
Submitted: 17/03/2008 10:18:14
Michelle Wright, England
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 2005
Bought the car just over a year ago from a local Renault specialist dealer. The car was 2 years old and had only done 2500 miles and it has now been in the garage 14 times with lots of faults, the main one being the engine and service light which they CAN’T seem to cure. At 18000 miles its just had a new cat and yes its still not right, been back twice now with yes the same problem!! Has anyone any ideas because it is now getting beyond a joke?
Submitted: 17/03/2008 10:01:05
John Simpson, Surrey
Renault Kangoo 2007
We have a Renault Kangoo under the Motability scheme, it is a 1.6 automatic with a drop floor to allow wheelchair access from a company called "Constables" and the conversion and the car is excellent for its use as a wheelchair carrying vehicle. Very good on petrol and is reliable in every aspect of motoring, well done Constables and Renault. Power steering and air con are both very good along with the open vision from the driving point of view, have not found any blind spots at the moment so this car for my use is a terrific little car, the wife Brenda also likes the car and has no problem or regrets in getting it.
Submitted: 17/03/2008 09:59:21
Mark, Buckinghamshire
Renault Megane Hatch DCi 1.5 2006
This is my 3rd leased one and will probably be replaced with another in 3 months when it goes back. The rainwater effect Michaela mentioned has been there since 2003, so they’ve not even attempted to address the problem through the years. But it is a practical car - good headroom in the back even for 6 footers. The automatic windscreen wipers Jenny complained about can have their sensitivity adjusted by the rotary wheel on the wiper stalk - and yes you can manually turn them off too, so it really shouldn’t be a gripe. The DCi 86 1.5 is only £35 a year to tax thanks to the low CO2 emissions, or at least until the Chancellor changes it. The car also turns in a healthy 47.5mpg average in real life without trying. Since I’ve not reset the read-out throughout the 10K miles this one’s now done that is a real use figure as opposed to the Government/Manufacturer figures. It rolled over and started again at 10K miles, but has settled back to that again in the 4.5K I’ve done since. Handling is a little soft, but it does grip well and despite the brake squeal (which I do have, but is minor), the car has phenominal stopping ability - in common with all other Renaults I’ve driven. The softness does however make for a comfortable drive on rougher surfaces, so a reasonable compromise that works well on the deteriorating UK roads. I’d agree with Ray about it being a practical although not exciting car, but all the ones I’ve had have all been reliable, economical and nothing has fallen off. Insurance is cheap too. Build quality is OK, nowhere near as precise as on a German car, but then they have far more toys as standard. Boot space is bigger than you might expect when you look at the car and like the Scenic it has several handy storage spaces including 2 underfloor ones in the front foot wells. Air-con is standard and the Maxim variant has an MP3 player which makes a CD go a lot further when you make your own. I’ve not gone beyond 20K miles in the ones I’ve had, so the Turbo failure Alison has had at 53K miles is outside my experience. However I do know 2 other Megane drivers who’ve exceeded that mileage with no issues, but who have said that the car does start to deteriorate at about 5 years old / 80K miles - electric windows being a common failure it seems. The car flags when it approaches service intervals - messages turn up in the computer display along with a spanner icon. Annoying when this starts at about 46 weeks for your 1 years service, but it does at least mean you’ve got no excuse to say you forgot. Having driven a 1.9 DCi Sport I was surprised just how much more power it had. The car was amazingly tractable and felt much faster than I’d expected it would in relation to the 1.5. The sport also felt like it had taughter handling, but at the expense of 1.5 hatch comfort on bumpier surfaces. So in summary, if you’ve not tried one you’ll probably be surprised how practical they are. They wont excite you but if you want reliable transport with low running costs you could do much worse.
Submitted: 14/03/2008 12:43:58
Keith Wanless, Hampshire
Renault Scenic 2002
We bought the top of the range diesel scenic and love it. Although we have only done 48000 miles which is silly for a six year old diesel we would be looking to buy a new one, however we just don’t like the new shape, shame. It is constantly reliable and roomy, easily big enough for five even on a long journey. The seats come out if you need more boot space no problem, mpg is good and overall we can’t fault it.
Submitted: 28/02/2008 11:37:32
Neil Smith, Nottinghamshire
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 1.9 dci (130) 2005
I've only had the car 3 weeks and it's been back to Renault for 2 of them! After picking up the car i noticed oil on the floor, so i took it into the garage, to find the "wishbones" had gone, and the seal on the oil filter was "leaking". I'm supposed to be picking it up tomorrow, my advice after reading everybody else's comments would be stay well away from this car.
Submitted: 26/02/2008 16:35:33
Fay, Devon
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Privilege 2004
I purchased this car in November 2007, after a few weeks I complained that the roof was leaking slightly. The garage I purchased it from, took it in, and after a week said it was fixed. They had adjusted the door. Next time it rained the passenger seat was sodden! The garage had it back, kept it for a month (while it waited for parts) and then said it was fixed. They had replaced all the door seals, and the rear windows (which apparently came as part of the door seal package). It does not leak any more, but the doors do not fit well either!! My only other complaint about the car is that it has no ’go’ and is very slow to get going. Otherwise I love it!!
Submitted: 25/02/2008 11:14:55
Ray, Durham
Renault Laguna Hatch Dynamique 2.0T 2005
I have owned Laguna€™s since 1994 and they represent excellent value - depreciation is high so being prepared to keep for a good few years. The 2005 version (just replaced by 2007 version) is an excellent all round car which gives space, reliability and practicality.
Submitted: 21/02/2008 09:22:42
Jenny Spencer, England
Renault Megane Hatch 2006
Purchased Sept 06, after 1000 miles had squeaky brakes, to which still to this day Renault can not find a repair to. I have been advised it€™s since the new shape and still on-going fault finding. My car has been in several times to have the brakes cleaned. If feels like i am driving a 25 year old car! The wipers come on, on there own - even on a very sunny day. The lights on the dash board have had to be repaired as they failed twice. Now I have no radio, the clock back light on permanently and the mpg/mph clock going up and down erratically. I am still outstanding a response from Renault which I sent yesterday to put an end to the on-going problems. Fingers crossed!
Submitted: 19/02/2008 15:53:06
Lawrence Speer, County Down
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Dynamique 1.9DT 2005
I think the car looks great with the roof up or down. It goes extremely well 130 bhp engines are very smooth and in fact I would say it is quieter than my own car which is a 320d. Was very impressed with the roof mechanism; very slick. However from the early stages of ownership it started to leak just a drip or two nothing two serious, thought it was perhaps normal but then the problem got worse. It was in and out of the dealership a few times but no improvement at all, decided to take it to another dealership thinking perhaps it was down to the quality of the mechanics. That dealership kept if for a week and handed the car back and basically said they were unable to fix it (Car has 6 month warranty left). Its in the hands of Renault UK to sort out, they tell me they are going to send an expert over to assess and fix the roof, but it would appear that from other reviews people across the UK are experiencing similar problems so I am not hopeful. It is a real shame my wife loves the car and so do I. Not sure where to go from here. The car is two and half years old now I cant see Renault giving us our money back.
Submitted: 18/02/2008 13:57:54
Kelly Johnson, Kent
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 2004
I purchased this car last August with my partner- (Renault Ilford). He told me endless times not to go for a Renault especially a coupe cab - but this is the car I wanted and I did not listen!!! The car to me is very attractive but that is all what is going for it. I had endless problems - the handbrake needed to be replaced - and also the clutch (thank god I had warranty)!! Then it decided to completely cut out (4 times) when I was pulling out of a junction or roundabout (which nearly involved me and my baby in TWO accidents). After endless returns to Renault Ilford I had had enough!!!!! I then had to involve solicitors as I was not excepting anymore bulls*it from them. (I was literally ready to drive the car through their showroom). I got a complete refund and also out of pocket expenses. I would say never ever purchase one of these cars, unless you’re willing to put up with the endless problems which occur with these vehicles! I thought that this may have been a one off but looking and hearing reviews (bad ones) of these cars it just shows there are many more people like me who have parted with there well eared cash on a car they thought would be the best thing ever but turned out to be the worst and most of all the most time consuming mistake ever!!!!!!! Please be warned.
Submitted: 18/02/2008 10:02:20
Dawn Hood, Sussex
Renault Clio Campus 2008
Fantastic value - Big name brand, electric windows, central locking, remote control stereo on steering wheel, metallic paint , drives like a dream, drinks hardly any petrol, costs nothing to insure and still has the cool factor as its a Clio !!! VA VA Vooooom :-) Bargain - get one now.
Submitted: 11/02/2008 15:13:46
Suzanne Marke, Devon
Renault Megane Hatch 2001
I love Renaults, i really do, this is my second one and i will replace it with another, it may not look that spectacular but it provides all i need, it has 3 proper seat belts in the back and it feels safe and secure. It drives comfortable, it’s not a gas guzzler and not too bad for the environment. With petrol costs spiralling out of control it’s economical too. Boot space is good; it can handle a trip to Tesco and the huge amounts of groceries a family of 5 consume. I would highly recommend Renaults to everyone. Happy driving.
Submitted: 11/02/2008 11:06:41
Alison Coonick, Merthyr Tydfil
Renault Megane Hatch 2003
Loved the shape of the car and looks very nice from the inside. Only thing is since i bought the car a year and half ago we have had nothing but engine problems with it and now only after 53000 miles the turbo has blown in the car and you don’t expect something like that to happen on a new car and now it will cost 1800 just to repair the car which I find very expensive.
Submitted: 06/02/2008 09:03:48
Bill, Fife and Kinross Shires
Renault Grand Espace privilege 2007
wonderful vehicles, use em for work a lot diesel is fantastic and with the sat nav and moon roof we use em as limos in paris for tv and photo shoots that good, i’m thinking of buying one!
Submitted: 04/02/2008 09:52:51
Phil , Suffolk
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 1.6 2006
I have had this car for 18 months now and as much as I want to love it I find nothing but problem after problem. Past problems: Firstly the car was creaky after investigation the garage said the bolts needed tightening inside the frame of the car. Also the air conditioning had to be replaced because of a rattling noise. Ongoing problems with no fix: The suspension creaks (they did replace the rear suspension but problem still there). The brakes squeak (they told me there was nothing they could do as my car already had the "fix". The parcel shelf rattles. Current problems: The roof leaks which they have had in the garage but have not fully fixed. The inside of the roof frame seems to be collecting water and sloshes about when you drive (they tried to tell me it was the fuel tank i could hear) the drivers heated seat is faulty (they are fixing this weekend, hopefully!!) I wish I never bought the car and am now stuck with a car that cost me a lot of money and is not worth anything.
Submitted: 01/02/2008 08:57:29
Andy McGrail, Lancashire
Renault Clio 172 2001
Good car, just a pity about some of the components that they used to make it with. I.e. the exhaust and electric window motors seem to fail after a few years. Other than that a good little car.
Submitted: 28/01/2008 16:29:13
Denise Foster, Surrey
Renault Scenic 1998
I have had my Renault Scenic for 4 years now and I love everything about it. It is spacious, it is high up with clear all round views, it is comfortable and easily seats 5 adults. I have never had any problems with it and I am 100% sure that my next car will also be a Renault Scenic. It even has little picnic tables for the rear passengers and the seats fold up to make a really spacious luggage/parcel storage department. I would recommend this car to anyone who wants to have stress free motoring.
Submitted: 28/01/2008 12:51:43
Martyn Saville, London
Renault Modus Oasis 2006
I’ve been driving my Modus for nearly 2 years and its great - smooth handling, good MPG, loads of headroom and has a nifty double-opening boot! Great!
Submitted: 28/01/2008 12:34:07
Pete Warren, Staffordshire
Renault Scenic 1.5dci Dynamique 2005
This is the Third Scenic to date and possible the best in both comfort and economy, the previous two one was a 1.9 dt and the last one a 1.6 16v ,although both had there good points this series 2 ,has now made a very good motor even better, economy and speed, masses of pull with the small 106 engine and around fifty five to the gallon, only one fault is the design of the tailgate if you open this in the rain prepare for a wet boot, so beware, also the roof line being narrower than the doors also tends to let the rain into the door switches and the front foot wells, apart from these small problems a very good all round vehicle.
Submitted: 28/01/2008 10:07:12
Lynn Cherry, Renfrewshire
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 2005
Interested to hear about the imploding roof, the same thing happened to mine last year cost me - they said it wasn’t a fault with the car!!! The roof leaks at the driver side, has always been a problem. The more I think about it small things like the alarm saying on all night, windows dropping down, and engine trouble - RAC saying it’s a Renault!! I will definitely be buying a different make.
Submitted: 28/01/2008 10:04:34
Ian Davidson, Lothians
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 2007
Fancy a life of never ending electrical faults, endless trips to Evans Hernshaw (Yes, If you’ve been there you know what I mean) Do not buy any Renault you have been warned.
Submitted: 28/01/2008 09:57:07
Nick Gillett, England
Renault Megane Sport Tourer Dynamique 2005
I own a 55 reg with the 17" alloys and split tail gate. Having done 12,000 miles (it’s the wife car!) it has been very very good. Only one weird problem.... the door leaks water and it collects in the storage holder at the bottom. This same problem happens on my friends Megane. Very comfortable and an impressive list of standard features. More than a BMW! I can recommend this car without any hesitation. 5 out of 5!
Submitted: 16/01/2008 11:52:11
Steve, Nottinghamshire
Renault Trafic 2005
We have five vans ( Traffic) of different ages from 05 up to 57 ,we now have two in the garage one with 96k and one with 112k that require new engine’s , as this happed to anybody else. The two in question are on three year lease which expires in May 08 Renault have refused to help with the cost of the repair due to high mileage, is it high mileage for working vans ?
Submitted: 15/01/2008 09:50:13
Eddie Tee, Northern Ireland
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 2007
The Renault Megane coupe - cabriolet is a bad car don’t buy one . The roofs leak .and they don’t start so good . A push now and then helps. Well done Renault and thank you for this crap car . I feel so sick after all the money I’ve spent on this car . Should have not got rid of my Nissan. Well we all live and learn. So if any one is thinking of buying a Renault . On your own head be it . One more thing to add, Renault UK, your cars are shit !!!
Submitted: 14/01/2008 11:49:30
DD Ray, Yorkshire
Renault Megane Hatch 1.5 cdi 2005
This is a proper grandparent’s car, with grandparent’s driver position, grandparents, style, grandparent’s smells, grandparents, driving appeal, grandparents everything really. Used one borrowed from my grandparents and was able to fully understand why so many grandparents buy this particular Renault. There is nothing wrong with the Megane, (sometimes there is lost of things wrong with grandparents), but we have to be realistic about car passion and appeal from some of us cooler type of drivers. As a family transport wagon they are absolutely fine, and the versatility of the model, the fuel consumption, the rear split folding seats, the stupid bloody playing card of an engine start up gadget, the pretty modern shape, (apart from that awful rear arse shape that has been drummed into us from those annoying adverts in recent years)! There is a couple of simple word for describing this model.......Simply o.k...
Submitted: 14/01/2008 11:11:02
David Craig, County Antrim
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 2007
My Renault Megane cabriolet is 12 weeks old. Paid cash for it at Charles Hurst Boucher road Belfast anyone that is thinking of buying any Renault please please think again. The roof started leaking. Windows work when they want to. Some mornings it will be very hard to start. And the list goes on and on .and when you bring it back to Charles Hurst. The service staff will give you the run around. And blow smoke up your back side to get you out off there show room. At the end of the day when you pay for your lovely new car. Its f**k you mac we got paid. Ha ha. well Charles Hurst this is only the start of it cant wait until trading standards get there teeth in to your’s and the Sunday world.
Submitted: 09/01/2008 10:01:03
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
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
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
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
John Holmes, Scotland
Renault Grand Scenic 2006
No review submitted.