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| Performance | 5/10  |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 5.5/10 |
| Value for Money | 5.5/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 5/10 |
| Overall Rating | 6.7/10  |
Full review by
Clive Parrish
on 10th Jun 2006
User Rating : 3
Respect :
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Good Points: Fairly nippy & not bad on diesel.
Bad Points: Very expensive to run, many dealers are expensive & not very helpful. From new it had a computer problem (replaced under warranty). Paint problems (peeling on sill) repainted badly under warranty. The gearbox has just exploded at 65K without any warning. Upon strip down the clutch drive plate showed little wear , but the metal centre had 3 stress cracks - which would have soon caused failure anyway. 18K services too long - oil & filter changed on mine every 6K - and it is always ready for it. Also very heavy on air cleaner elements - change mine every 10K - greatly affects performance.
General comments: I am going to try to claim against Renault UK - as a qualified mechanic I have completed all repairs to my Kangoo using Renault parts but this job has still cost me £1500 plus my labour & vehicle hire.
Has anyone else had gearbox problems at low mileage?
Clive Parrish's review and ratings | 148 words | 3 comments added.
Review by
simon butler
on 3rd Dec 2005
User Rating : 7
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The Renault Kangoo van is 'W' plate ex British Gas vehicle, which make good second hand buys due to low mileage, being a higher spec model, and they have generally been looked after. The van came with the BG racking which was a big selling point for me.
On the bad side the engine is just too slow, if you can, get a newer HDi. Its also very noisy as it is working so hard, its not unusual for the speed to drop to sixty on the motorway with a slight incline or headwind.
Grip is acceptable althou ...
simon butler's full review | 187 words
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