Should I go for a Renault Fluence?

Hi, I've had two Renault Méganes before,the second one gave me trouble, but they are a gorgeous car. I'm thinking of looking at a 2011 Fluence 2011. Am I mad?

Thanks, Dolores in Cork

Dolores Cooke (Cork City)

Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Dolores,

The Fluence isn't one of our favourite cars, to be honest, as it's a bit dull to look at and drive, but in reliability terms it should be mostly OK. The 1.5 dCi diesel is pretty solid in that regard, and it's very economical. Just keep an eye on the electrics, as things like electric windows can give trouble. Other than that the only concern is resale value - it's an area where many previous Renaults have fallen down, so you need to be aware of that. If you're planning to trade it in for another Renault in a few years' time, you'll be OK, but switching to another brand could prove a problem when it comes to trade in.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe