Buying a used Renault Megane - which engine is best?

What is your opinion of the Renault Megane diesel 1.6? I am thinking of buying a 2008 or 2009 model.

Should I buy a high mileage diesel?

I have been looking at ex-company cars (Astra, Focus, Megane etc) all diesel, under five years old, full history and just over 100,000 miles. My main concern is clutch problems (particularly with the Focus)...

Megane brake fault - Should I expect Renault to pay for the repair?

My 2011 Renault Megane was serviced three weeks ago. The brake pedal was falling to the floor, they ran a diagnostic test and replaced the pipe. Unfortunately that didn't fix the fault and they now think...

Buying a medium sized used car - what would you recommend?

I want to buy a used car and have between £6500 - £8000 to spend. Ideally, I want a five door car with a reasonably sized boot. I travel daily using my car and average 20,000 miles a year. I am not bothered...

Which cars have the best visibility?

What is the ground clearance of these hatchbacks: Renault Megane (2008), Vauxhall Corsa (2006), SEAT Ibiza (2008). I'm asking because I want to buy a car that is economic, medium size, and my main question...

Which car for lowest maintenance

I need something my wife can drive (so not a long car) that is safe and also spacious enough to accommodate two children. So a large cabin, but don't need a big boot. It must be a car that won't break...

Buying a used car - Renault or SEAT?

I do 10,000 miles per annum, mostly short journeys mixed with some long motorway runs. I am considering a used Renault Megane or SEAT Leon, spending up to £12,000. Do you advise petrol or diesel for this...

Buying a new Megane - diesel or petrol?

I'm looking to upgrade my 200,000 mile Volkswagen Golf GTi to a more sensible family estate/MPV, I have around £20,000 to spend. I will be doing around 12 - 14,000 miles a year and the new Renault Megane...

Are there any known engine issues with the Renault Megane?

I bought a 2009 Renault Megane 1.5DCi Sport Tourer from a dealer two months ago with 44,000 on the clock. Since then the engine has cut out five times. Are there any engine known issues with this model?...

Renault Megane blow blue smoke and refusing to start - what's wrong?

Yesterday, on the motorway my Renault Megane started puffing blue smoke out of the exhaust. About a mile later the on-board computer appeared with the warning 'injector fault'. I pulled over onto the hard...