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Dacia thoughts

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VeryFancyDisaster · 17/01/2026 13:31

Does anyone have a Dacia? I’m looking at one (new) and wondering if anyone has had a good/bad experience with one they can share?

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justbecauseyoucandoesntmeanyoushouldx · 17/01/2026 15:54

We have a duster (comfort model) - got it new in 2022 so just about to turn 4. We're not car people so wanted something with enough space for a family and cheap - wasn't really bothered about all the modcons or how it looked. We like it - it drives, we can fit everything in that we need to for 2 adults and 2 kids (bit tight for holidays because of the big pushchair and travel cot but we can do it).

Orangesandlemons82 · 17/01/2026 16:29

We bought a brand new Dacia Sanderro 2 years ago. Everyone always says how great they are, but we had no end of problems. I broke down 3 times in the first year, had various other issues with the installed screen often choosing to not work or suddenly turning off, and it detecting objects incorrectly in the road and suddenly braking hard, so we got rid of it after the first year.
I don't know if we were just really unlucky as everyone always said what great value they were for a new car, but ours was a nightmare and I have been completely put off having another one again!

InveterateWineDrinker · 17/01/2026 17:39

We bought a diesel Logan new in March 2017 which is now coming up to nine years old. Apart from consumables and routine servicing the only problem we've had was when an exhaust bracket rusted through and had to be replaced. It has been a brilliant car - comfortable, practical, anonymous, reliable and unbelievable value for money. We were so pleased with it one of our relatives bought an identical one in late 2017 which is also still going strong.

We were so impressed that we then bought a Dacia Jogger Hybrid to sit alongside it. This has also been absolutely brilliant - 19 months in and it has never missed a beat. It's practical, has a tremendous amount of space inside for a not-very-large footprint, cost-effective to run. For our needs right here and now it is perfect. Our final shortlist was this and the last model Skoda Kodiaq and even though it's a nice - even luxurious - car we simply didn't think the Kodiaq was worth £16k more, particular as the Jogger has far better access to the third row.

The dealer (Renault Retail Group, rather than a franchise) has been easy to deal with too and never once did the salesman give us the impression he was doing us a favour, unlike many others.

Current Dacia models have two things going for them which are also really, really important to me. First, they have physical controls for many functions including the heating and ventilation, so you don't need to delve around in sub-menus on a touchscreen to change the fan settings etc. Second, once you've set up your preferences in the system you can deactivate all the advanced driving aids you don't want with two touches of a physical button at the start of each journey, so you don't have to fight to control the steering wheel and so on.

SkaneTos · 17/01/2026 17:42

My parents have a Dacia Sandero from 2019 or 2020. They are very happy with it!

VeryFancyDisaster · 18/01/2026 10:32

Thanks all, really helpful thoughts here!

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Anonanonanonagain · 19/01/2026 12:11

Love mine, it is so economical on diesel. I have it now 9 years bought from new and never had one ounce of issue with it. I will trade it up next year for another one for sure.

OhMehGoddess · 19/01/2026 15:12

Bought our Dacia sandero new in 2014, diesel engine still going strong. Just about 130000 miles. A wee bit of rust, but hopefully will get another 2-3+ years. Mines very economical and only £20 tax, so keeping it as long as possible.

Cazs818 · 19/01/2026 15:41

We have a Dacia jogger brought brand new, 15months old no end of problems ,

1st was no hand brake was told that’s fine and to drive around as it was and there was no appointments for over 5 weeks to get it fixed , took it in then they didn’t have the part needed another 3 weeks with no hand brake

2nd was a recall
apparently they have forgotten too tighten the rear axle , again get told it’s fine to drive around in , 9 weeks for a appointment to fix it they had it from 8am Monday till 4 pm Wednesday to tighten a bolt !

3rd
Safety braking system keeps coming for no reason could be driving at 70 then brakes come for no reason , been in to the garage 4 times now and they still can’t find the fault apparently all is ok 🙄🙄

customer service is beyond a joke

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