1986 Dacia 1310 Roadster review from UK and Ireland
"A good cheap run-around"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had to do a lot of welding to the floor and around the joints.
I had trouble replacing the exhaust as they are not listed in any manufacturers catalogue in England.
The brakes let me down when they got stuck on and caused a fire on the rear hub which in turn made the rear wheel explode in flames.
General comments?
I found the car cheap to run, but at high speeds the canvas roof made a deafening noise with the rattling of the clips.
I solved the rattling roof by applying a layer of foam matting below the canvas, this also helped to keep the heat in during winter.
The seats were like sitting in an arm chair, everyone that sat in the car found them to be comfortable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 0 miles |
| Previous car | Leyland Sherpa Van |
| Date of Entry | 7th May, 2001 |