2010 Renault Master MWB 2.5 from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Good load space, but EVERYTHING else is substandard and debatable?

Faults:

Hand brake failure/replacement.

Power steering failure.

Fractured brake discs.

Constant service lights on. Found out one of the causes was a poor quality hose, which should have been changed on a recall, but didn't get done.

Drive pulley bearing losing all its packing, requiring replacement.

Side door handle constantly coming off, and required a replacement fitting.

Contaminated head-light and rear door brake light with mould growth.

Side door re-alignment/lock adjustment.

Head-light bulbs constantly blowing.

Rear brake cylinder failure.

General Comments:

The only positive thing about this van is its size/low floor carrying capacity. THAT'S when it's going and not constantly costing me a fortune in time lost / bills for repairs in garages.

I advise everyone to steer clear of buying/owning such a van, as the dealership service whilst in warranty was abysmal. Local dealers sell the MWB van on their forecourt, without explaining prior to purchase that you will have to travel 30/40 miles away for work to be done on it, as they no longer have the facilities (high ramps). That's if they can do the job properly. I had 5 return trips before correctly fitting a side-loading door handle in place. They replacing fractured brake discs/pads and did not bleed them properly. I found out at a set of red traffic lights - pedal to the floor and nothing!

I have not done 3000-4000 miles without some dash warning light coming on etc and costing me a minimum of £50, if only to remove it even when nothing has been found. And I have now decided to get a black sticker to put on the display clocks over the service light.

Can't say I will be sorry when I can eventually afford to get rid of it. It's a pile of junk.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 7th January, 2015

24th Nov 2015, 17:54

Couldn't agree more. Door handles are just pathetic, pull off the van. Hand brake cables and rear caliper design can only be described as French. Head light bulbs last for a week and then blow, and yes I do keep my grubby mitts off them when replacing them. Believe it or not, I spent 245 pounds on head light bulbs alone for the van last year! Door open alarms would test the patience of Mother Teresa herself.

Good points? Doesn't rust like other vans; can't think of anything else.