Auto expert named the most reliable French cars for Br500 thousand.

Renault cars are among the most reliable among French brands in the Russian secondary market in the segment up to 500 thousand rubles. This was stated by Alexander Kovalev from Expocar, reports "Rossiyskaya Gazeta" on January 31.

Thus, the auto expert called Renault Logan a time-tested sedan, which is known for its reliability and endurance, which is especially important for Russian roads. Another model, the Sandero hatchback, is similar to Logan in characteristics, but has a more modern design. Another representative of Renault, the Megane model, the specialist praised for its comfortable suspension and convenience on long trips.

"If you want something more original, you should pay attention to Peugeot 206 or Citroen C3 - compact city cars with a bright design. However, they tend to be more expensive to maintain than Renault models," he added.

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January 22, auto expert Kovalev said that, choosing a car of South Korean brand on the secondary market and having a budget of Br500 thousand, one should look at Hyundai Accent. Cars from South Korea have always been characterized by reliability and affordable cost, he said.

January 13, Kovalev said that Nissan Note, Mitsubishi Lancer IX and Toyota Corolla are the best choice among Japanese models in the secondary market with a budget of Br500 thousand.