There's an old adage which suggests that it costs as much to get it right as it does to get it wrong. Ask Ford, whose newer models have just about erased the memory of earlier failures. Renault, too, have not only learned their lessons the hard way but have also put them to good use. In 1994, evidence arrived in the UK in the form of the French giant's medium range Laguna line-up, offered first in five-door form and subsequently as an estate. The car swiftly became a sales success, so much so that it's now plentiful on the second-hand market. In terms of value for money, the high-spec RT trim level is a good bet and, in combination with the 1.8-litre engine on earlier cars and the 16-valve 1.6 on later examples, provides possibly the best combination of performance and economy.

About the Renault Laguna

French polish - one of the best constructed French car ever made and a Renault that you could recommend anyone to buy. Those family buyers looking for a peace of mind alternative on the used market no longer have to buy Japanese.

Representative finance example

If your borrow amount is £7,000 with a deposit of £1,000, a selected term of 48 months, at a representative APR of 17.9% (fixed) and an annual fixed interest rate of 17.9%, you would pay £171.83 per month. Total charge for credit would be £2,247.84 and total amount repayable is £8,247.84.

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