1998 Renault Megane Sport Coupe review from UK and Ireland
"I've been mugged several times by Renault"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Late delivery. Complaints to Renault fall on deaf ears.
Free insurance offer revoked AFTER car purchase (due to insurance company error). Of course, free insurance was part of my budgeting when buying this car. Complaints to Renault fall on deaf ears.
Wheel bearings needed replacing within 10k miles. Complaints to Renault fall on deaf ears.
Driveshaft needed replacing after 20k miles. Complaints to Renault fall on deaf ears.
12/2000: Fuse connectors MELTED leading to failure of the rear window demister. This happened "coincidentally" after a routine service (& not to mention 10 cm from my right knee). To fix the fusebox was costly (450GBP).
When fixing the fusebox, the Renault service agent disconnected my alarm ECU. This reset the alarm & was unfixable. A replacement ECU was needed but at my expense "because it was not their fault". Total cost now 580GBP. Service agent resistant to my suggestions that they look at a reduction on this charge, even though car only just over 2 years old & has been serviced with them every 10k miles as per advice. Finally get a (small) cost allowance from Renault.
General comments?
Suckered when purchasing this car.
Suckered since.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 8v Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 51000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Polo |
| Date of Entry | 14th December, 2000 |