Big laugh for bargain money
Car is overheating. Have cleaned cooling system, and removed thermostat. Still overheats.
Horn stopped working, electrical failure.
Must fun car ever driven.
Scary in roundabouts..
Crampy and without comfort inside.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 21st August, 2004
Funny little car that REALLY gets the attention here in the US, but it really isn't much of a car
Brakes needed replacing. They would lock up as they got hot. Couldn't loosen them.
Oil light came on when it got hot.
Bought car unseen from Quay in England and had it shipped to US. Cars condition was not as represented mechanically. Pretty well worn out.
Parts hard to get in the US.
Fun for about a week, then the novelty wore out.
A bit tough to work on since the engine is crammed in to such a small space.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 1st September, 2003
From a Ford Model T to a Reliant Regal, gosh a wonderful duo of old cars! Would love to own a Model T myself, but don't think it'd keep up in modern, everyday traffic outside of rush hours! A good find! Is insurance expensive on such an old car?
I think the best car you can get is a reliant I think you shall be happy to own one.
Any car, regardless of wheels, is legal in the US if it is at least 25 years old (so 1980 or older in 2005). Most states allow 3-wheelers to be titled as motorcycles, but you can just as easily register as a car. Not too sure about the rules in Canada, but they do have a similar blanket exemption for cars over a certain age, I think its 15 years (so 1990 or older in 2005, as opposed to 25 in the US. So, where Reliants are concerned, any Regal can be brought into the US, registered, and driven every day (if you so desire) with no problem whatsoever. Robins (up to 1980), Kittens (up to 1980), Ants (up to 1980), Foxes (up to 1980), the classic-style Scimitars (up to 1980), and all Sabres, Rebels, Regals, Regents, Vans, and Pickups are legal here.
The clutch is a bit worn after thirty years but apart from that, it's been amazingly reliable.
The early 3/25's, with a very high and boxy build, and huge (for a three-wheeler) 13-inch wheels don't tend to be very stable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th January, 1999
Sometimes I lift one of the rear wheels! Then there are only two on the road and that scares me!
Real fun car, but don't be in a hurry when using it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th April, 1998
11th Jan 2008, 07:40
Overheating is going to be head gasket. The motor is all alloy so warping is likely I'm afraid.