1976 Renault 12 review from Australia and New Zealand

Faulty Radio- Only one station works.

Problems with starter motor.

Door handles wouldn't work from outside.

Oil leak.

Seats starting to wear.

I inherited this car from my mother, who had it for almost twenty years. It is beginning to show it's age, with a few problems, but considering it's age it is still going strong.

The cabin is very roomy, at least in the front, and the boot is huge. The car is also built like a tank, and feels very safe on the road, although there is some under-steering.

The interior is starting to look a little worn, particularly due to sun damage, although it is not too bad considering that it has spent most of it's life in the Australian sun.

The car has been very cheap to run, with very few problems and those that did occur were quite easily and cheaply fixed. Fuel consumption is also good, which is particularly important due to rising oil prices and my being a broke university student.

Although this is an old car it has been a great first car, being economical and simple to drive.