1995 Renault Espace Helios review from UK and Ireland
"Unreliable diesel engine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cam belt went at 68000 miles.
Leak in the power steering line.
General comments?
The car has been service at the recommended service intervals.
Complained to Renault; they have refused any refund for the damage. They don't seem to know what is the recomended replace interval for the cam-belt. They mentioned 72000 miles; Haynes manual says 80000; Renault garage in France says 120000 Km or 6 years.
No reputable company refuses a complaint with a smile!
Renault is moving away from cam-belts to timing chains in their new models; I wonder why?
I would like to hear from people who had the same problem.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.1 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68000 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat Tempra |
| Date of Entry | 16th September, 2001 |