Parking brake buttons instead of handbrake?

[LadyCurd]

Considering a Renault scenic or c4 Picasso for next car but both have parking brake buttons instead of a hand brake. A feature I really really don't like.

Reassure me I would get used to it and they are safe?

I live on a hill!

You would get used to it. But I wouldn't touch a French car with a barge pole. Sorry.

I had a Scenic for a while and yes you do get used to it. It was more reliable than the Ford I have now and the only problem with the button was going back to a hand brake. I initially kept reaching for the button and the automatic handbrake. I only changed to get 7 seats

I have a Grand C4 and it has an automatic handbrake with the push-button. It took a bit of getting used to but it's fine now. The Grand C4 also has brake assist so when you pull away it holds the brake whilst you lift the clutch - makes hill starts easy!

Had it 2.5 years and no issues with the handbrake at all.

Have a scenic and prefer it. But don't recommend them as a car due to high repair costs.

love french cars, had loads over the years and they have all been fab

love french cars, had loads over the years and they have all been fab

I love everything about my scenic except the repair bills. Love the handbrake too.

I would never, ever have another Scenic. I don't fancy the local Renault dealership service manager that much.

However, my boss's car (C Max) has a parking button instead of a handbrake, and it's fine. I drive that car from time to time ans it's easy enough.

I never got used to my husbands push button break and didnt drive the car much...didn`t feel right!