2009 Renault Trafic dCi SL27 2.0 turbo diesel from UK and Ireland
Summary:
An excellent and popular van
Faults:
Power steering pump (probably the most expensive thing), alternator, brakes, suspension, exhaust, trim panel coming loose, climate control not very efficient, and recently the gear shift feels a bit stiff.
Sliding side door a bit hard to close. Coolant sensor and indicator relay failed.
I try to look after the van as much as possible, never missed a service.
General Comments:
This Renault was used as a works van for the first 5 years or so of its life before becoming my private van. I planned to do a motor-home conversion, but never got round to it, instead used the van as it is. It has been very practical and comfortable for a works van, easy to drive and economical enough to run.
Not bad looking, but it is the typical white with huge grey bumpers and wheel trims, pretty dull. Nice set of alloy wheels would sharpen it up. Inside was wood-lined from new, so no nasty dents or anything.
2.0 turbo diesel in a van this size does 36 - 41 mpg, not bad. Not very fast, but the torque from the engine is great, the van never struggles even when fully loaded.
Trim quality could be better - typical Renault with light grey plastic that breaks easily, and it is everywhere. Seats are comfortable however and decent quality. Mechanically, apart from the usual wear and tear, the engine has stood up very well to high mileage and heavy use.
All in all the Trafic is a great van and a popular sight on the road, and it is easy to see why - reliable work vans and popular for all sorts of conversions for private use.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 6th March, 2023
23rd Sep 2020, 13:29
These are decent vans, my father had one to over 10 years old and 200K miles. Anyways, around 30K on yours is a low mileage for shocks to fail at, but at 5 years old they might have argued wear and tear and out of warranty; probably why they did not pay in full for the repair.