Faults:

A/C is dead, power steering pump failed, plus battery and alternator. All the expected mechanicals of high mileage and age. The van has been generally reliable however, it was serviced on time.

General Comments:

This Trafic was used as a works van from nearly new and has been excellent, now I am going to convert it to a motor home. Being the crew van it will be easy enough, lots of work, but it already has the extra seats and space plus tinted windows and double doors.

The 2.0 diesel is not fast nor economical for a diesel - struggling to get 40 mpg, but I suppose this is good for a large van.

These vans are very versatile and make a good base for any work or project you want to do. Also has been very reliable - a major surprise for me, never had a Renault before but always heard bad stories about them, but mine has been excellent.

Faults:

Rear shock absorbers failed - Couldn’t get booked into to a dealer for 6 weeks to get replaced. When finally booked in - refused to repair under warranty, insisted I replace both and only offered to repay 50 percent of the cost; however they were charging two hours labour (twice what a home grown mechanic would take, never mind a dealer).

Decent vans but terrible customer service - still waiting on Renault HQ to call me back.

General Comments:

Decent van but customer service terrible and warranty not worth the paper it’s written on.

Faults:

From new the stop start never worked; the van would cut out and not start. 9 trips back to the garage and they found a faulty clutch pedal; they swapped it and all now works fine, and we have had at last 30000 trouble free miles after a terrible start.

The van is a nice size and replaces the old square Transits that you can't buy any more.

The local dealer was the main problem; rude, unwilling and untruthful. A shame as it detracts from the van. Renault Masters are close to useless; stick to local, no main dealer.

Faults:

New alternator, power steering pump, and lots of service parts such as brakes and suspension. All acceptable at the age and mileage now.

General Comments:

An excellent van I've owned since new, a popular sight on the road as works vans, but also make a good project van to convert to a motor home. Interior is spacious, and to drive the van feels car-like and not cumbersome at all. Engine could be faster, but economy is OK, managing nearly 40MPG when unloaded.

Needed a lot of work at last the service and MOT, but with over 200,000 miles I think this OK; it has never given me any major trouble in the years up till now. Highly recommended.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

Just about run in.

Very comfortable and surprisingly quick.

Bought from a main dealer who I would highly recommend as the service I received was second to none.

I bought the 8 seat version as the 9 seat is very expensive to insure.

Much more roomy than the Fabia, and cheaper to run than the Shogun I also used to own.

Love it so far!