Renault Megane Hatchback 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lots of gadgets for the money.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive to keep on the road due to unreliable car.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lowered suspension and alloys make it better.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good for a 1.6, fast enough on the motorways.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Terrible, terrible, terrible. Oil leaks, electrics and airbags, the last Renault for me.

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    2 out of 5 2.0

    OK, a bit granddad, wouldn't recommend.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good back seats, bit unsupportive front ones.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Locks can be poor, and immobiliser can fault.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Unhelpful and expensive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Oil leaks galore, trading in hopefully won't spot before I cruise out in some Japanese/German motor.

    Other

    Airbag fault and dodgy electrics.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No