An honest assessment of the car brand

In 2015, Renault was the tenth biggest automaker in the world by production volume. One of the most well known brands in the UK, Renault is known for making affordable city and family cars that are great to drive and are well built. Furthermore, you can often get a really good deal on a car, thanks to the Renault specials offered by Group 1 Renault.

But, how reliable are Renaults?

In this article, we look at how reliable Renault cars are, and how this compares to rivals. 

How reliable are Renaults?

Renault are pretty dependable. In the Telegraph reliability survey of 2017 they placed Renault 14th out of 20 for dependability. It was reported that there were 116 problems per 100 vehicles, which is above the industry average.

AutoExpress placed Renault 11th in their reliability table, with a reliability score of 93.72 out of 100. 

ReliabilityIndex places Renault in tenth on their reliability table. They also give them a reliability index of just 89, which is pretty good compared to the industry average of 118 (the lower the score the better). They also put six Renault models in their top 100 cars for reliability, including the Megane and the Scenic.

How reliable is the Renault Clio?

If we look at individual models, Renault fare pretty well. The Renault Clio has a reliability index of 63 which is very good, and has a low average repair cost. It appears that the main problems with the Clio come down to the electrics and axle and suspension, both accounting for 32.76% of problems.

Why are Renaults reliable?

The fact that Renault are so reliable might come as a surprise to some. But, why is Renault so reliable?

One of the reasons they are reliable is that they don’t cost too much to repair when they do go wrong. And, they also aren’t off the road for very long when they are being repaired. Because Renault specials are popular and their cars are quite common, it means that their parts are more common and therefore take less time to source. They are also more affordable and therefore this keeps the repair costs low. 

Also, Renault cars are designed to be affordable, which means that they don’t necessarily have a huge amount of new technology in them. This is by no means a bad thing, it means that there is less to go wrong with this modern technology. One of the issues many luxury brands face today is that the modern technology they put in their cars can often go wrong, and can be expensive to repair and replace. This can bring down their reliability.

However, Renault doesn’t have that problem, and therefore their dependability is considerably better. You tend to find this is the case with the more affordable car brands, and Renault is no different.

So that could be a reason why Renault are more reliable than other car brands. 

How reliable are surveys?

We’ve established that Renault cars are reliable, but how reliable are the surveys we use to determine that reliability?

Surveys such as the ones carried out by the Telegraph and AutoExpress are a pretty accurate way of determining how reliable a car brand is. They often use owner reviews and information from the likes of WarrantyDirect, who provide extended warranties for a range of makes and models. When a customer makes a claim, they can record the information about that claim. They then use this information to determine the longevity of a car make or model. One of the advantages of this is that they can see how things have changed over time. 

ReliabilityIndex is also very accurate, and it is also good for comparing brands because they have a huge amount of makes and models on there to compare reliability.

One of the issues that you may come across when looking at consumer surveys is when it comes to new cars. You can’t always determine the reliability of new cars because they aren’t old enough to have any form of long term dependability. That said, you can often use predicted reliability as a way of telling how reliable a car will be, particularly if you have an older brand such as Renault, where you have a lot of previous models to draw your information from.

So overall, consumer surveys are an accurate way of determining how reliable a car is. 

In conclusion, Renaults are a pretty reliable car brand. They have been consistently dependable over the years and their repair costs are low. When their cars do go wrong, they are also off the road for a short period of time, which further improves their reliability. One of the reasons this may be is because their affordable models don’t always have the advanced technology more luxurious brands have. This modern technology can be unreliable if it does go wrong, then it is more expensive to repair or replace. If you are undecided between Renault, Citroen and Peugeot then Renault is a good choice, but all three of them are good manufacturers in terms of their longevity. Ultimately, if you are looking for a brand that is affordable and builds models that are well-built and are reliable, then Renault is a good brand to look at. 

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Article sourced from https://www.osv.ltd.uk/how-reliable-are-renault/

The Renault Triber for sale has quickly become a success and helped Renault increase its sales globally. The car is a kind of a crossover MPV that looks stylish. It has established itself as a very important product for the company and is known to have features even at its competitive price point. Now, since the car is an MPV, it will also be used a lot for long drives and trips as it can seat many people. We see how it fairs for long drives.

Comfort and practicality

This is one of the most important areas when looking for a car which will be used for long drives. The car should be spacious enough from the inside for the people to endure the long drives and be seated comfortably, while there should also be practical features. The Renault Triber despite being a sub-four-metre vehicle is very comfortable on the inside. Yes, for the third-row passengers the knee room is a bit less, but it does get features such as third-row air vents and large windows that make them a bit more comfortable. At the front, it also gets a cooled glove box that adds on to its comfort. If there are only five passengers, then the third row can be folded to add on to the luggage space that becomes massive and makes it a very practical product. The overall interiors of the Renault Triber are also premium and it also gets an eight-inch infotainment system along with features such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Renault Triber, if used as a five-seater, will be the most comfortable at its price point, especially if you get a used Triber, as it gets ample space and also a reclining function for the seats.

Renault Triber engine

From a driver’s point of view, this is very important as well. This is perhaps the only place where the Renault Triber is let down as it only has 1.0 litre 72 hp engine. This engine feels laggy and if the car is full of people then there is some difficulty in hilly areas or to perform quick overtakes. The engine itself does not feel very refined and there is some engine noise that seeps into the cabin. This does become irritating during long drives. So if on the highways if you try to push the car then the car feels stressed out and car users don’t like to push the engine to the rev limiter.

Renault Triber mileage and costs

The Renault Triber gives claims a fuel efficiency of 20 km/l. But this will vary on driving dynamics and the weight in the car. The car is overall a reliable package and the servicing costs are not a lot as well which makes it an inexpensive car to run. This is somewhere where the Triber starts making a lot of sense for long journeys as well. More importantly, a new Triber costs just R179,800 for the entry-level variant and used Tribers for sale at Group 1 Renault are even more affordable!

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