Used Renault Cars for Sale in Exeter

The Renault Captur (2019+) is the best used Renault to buy. This compact SUV offers French style, practical features, and competitive pricing. In Exeter, expect to pay £10,000-£16,000 for good examples with 30,000-60,000 miles. The Captur's 1.0-litre TCe petrol or 1.5-litre diesel engines are reliable and economical. Annual maintenance costs £400-£700 through Renault dealers. The Captur offers distinctive styling and good equipment. The Captur is practical for families with versatile interior. Avoid early 2013-2019 models with more issues. The Captur combines style, practicality, and value exceptionally well. Pre-purchase inspection recommended (£150-£300). The Captur is excellent value compact SUV.

Renault cars are moderately reliable with improving quality. The brand has improved significantly from 2015 onwards. In Exeter, Renault dealers provide warranty support and servicing. The Captur and Clio are most reliable models. Common issues include electrical problems (£200-£600), EDC gearbox issues (£1,500-£3,000), and diesel DPF problems (£800-£1,500). The TCe petrol engines are reliable. Regular servicing every 12 months or 12,000 miles (£350-£600) maintains reliability. Renault reliability is below Japanese brands but acceptable for French brand. Service history is critical. Renault ownership is practical with dealer support. Renault reliability is comparable to Peugeot and Citroen. Modern models are more reliable than older Renault vehicles.

Common Renault issues include EDC dual-clutch gearbox failures causing jerky operation and breakdowns (£1,500-£3,000 repair). In Exeter, Renault dealers handle EDC repairs and replacements. Electrical problems with sensors and modules cost £200-£600. Diesel DPF blockages require regeneration (£800-£1,500). Timing belt requires replacement every 5 years or 90,000 miles (£400-£700). Suspension component wear costs £300-£600. Turbocharger issues on some engines cost £1,000-£2,000. The Captur and Clio have fewer issues than older models. The EDC gearbox is main concern. Regular servicing prevents major issues. Renault problems are manageable with dealer support. Avoid EDC gearbox if possible - choose manual or automatic.

Renault maintenance is affordable for mainstream brand. Annual servicing costs £350-£600 in Exeter through Renault dealers. Major services cost £600-£1,000. Tyres cost £250-£500 for a set and last 30,000-40,000 miles. Brake pads and discs cost £200-£400. Budget £800-£1,500 annually for maintenance. Insurance costs £400-£800 annually. Fuel consumption is 45-55 MPG for diesel, 45-55 MPG for petrol. Parts are affordable for mainstream brand. Total annual running costs are £2,000-£3,500. Renault is cheaper to maintain than premium brands. The Captur is economical to run. Renault offers good value for money in maintenance costs. Running costs are competitive with mainstream brands.

The Renault Captur and Nissan Juke share platform (both Renault-Nissan Alliance) with different styling. The Captur costs £10,000-£16,000 versus Juke at £11,000-£18,000 used. In Exeter, both have dealer support. The Captur emphasizes style and practicality. The Juke emphasizes distinctive design and quality. Both use similar engines and technology. The Captur is slightly cheaper and more practical. The Juke has better interior quality. Both have similar reliability concerns (EDC gearbox). The Captur is more spacious. The Juke is more distinctive. For practicality and value, choose Captur. For style and quality, choose Juke. Both are excellent compact SUVs. Choose based on styling preference - both offer similar capability.