1999 Renault Scenic Base review from UK and Ireland

Front fibre glass wings came away around headlights twice.

Squealing rear brakes.

Interior plastics around floor and sills is very difficult to keep clean, especially with three young kids!

I've had the car since new; my first new car. I've really enjoyed owning it and will miss it when I change later on this year.

It's very comfortable although front seats could do with a bit more side support.

It's quick enough for me especially considering it's only a 1.4.

Fuel economy has been excellent with 37-40 mpg around town and mid 40's on a run. My family and I went to Italy last year, two adults and three kids with all the usual gear you'll never use! we even took a TV!!! With all the weight and faster travelling on the motorways it proved extremley comfortable travelling at between 70-80 mph and returning 47mpg; seriously!!

The Renault dealer did not exactly fill me with confidence when their head mechanic told me that the squealing noise from the rear brakes was a result of the brake shoes needing adjusted. Really hard to believe you trust these guys to look after you when the car has disks all round!