1996 Renault Megane RT review from UK and Ireland
"Buy one of the New Megane's if you have to"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After owning the car for around 1 year, with a mileage of 45000, without any warning, the gearbox broke.
The problem appears to be one of the cogs breaking off the shaft. This cost around £1000 to fix and the car has never been the same since. Anyone else had this problem??
Also, early 2002, the central locking system / immobilizer shorted out and deadened my battery. This required a new Renault Immobilizser at a cost of £250.
Finally the exhaust. It has been developing an awful rattle sound, yet whenever I have it checked, there are no holes in it and it is not loose.
Anyone else had similar problems???
General comments?
I reported my gearbox problem to Renault Customer Services, yet they did not seem in the least bit interested to listen, let alone do anything about it.
They have seriously let themselves down.
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  | Unjustifiably under-rated car |
| Stylish looking and cheap to run (so far)! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 66000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 6th September, 2002 |