End of the Car-gument or your money back!
- Taking the wrong direction and bad driving are revealed as the most common causes of in-car arguments – or car-guments – according to exclusive research by car brand, Renault UK
- Men more likely to fallout with their partner over perceived bad driving, while accusations of bad navigation are the greatest source of flare-ups for women
- Men revealed to be more likely to think they are better at driving and navigation than their partners
- Comfortable seats, a great sound system and lots of space for everyone are revealed to be the best ways to keep everyone smiling on long car journeys
- Renault Scenic E-Tech 100% Electric – the reigning European Car of the Year - is declared the perfect car for relationship bliss by its makers, with retail cash buyers offered Relationship Breakdown Cover that guarantees their money back if they split up*
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Say Goodbye to Car Arguments with the Renault Scenic E-Tech 100% Electric
Quarrelling, bickering, and disagreeing—whatever you call it, most couples have experienced a heated exchange in the car. But thanks to the innovative Renault Scenic E-Tech 100% Electric, the dreaded ‘car-gument’ may soon be a thing of the past.
Renault Scenic E-Tech: The Ultimate Family Car
Renault is so confident that the Scenic E-Tech is the ideal family vehicle that they've made a bold promise: if you and your partner split up after buying one, they'll give you your money back*. This offer is available to all retail cash buyers until the end of 2024.
The Cause of Car Arguments
Renault's research highlights that more than a fifth (21%) of Brits believe taking the wrong direction is the primary cause of car arguments with their partners, followed closely by 20% who cite driving style as the main issue. The research also uncovered gender differences in what triggers these disputes: 23% of women are more irritated by poor navigation compared to 19% of men, while 20% of men are more frustrated by poor driving skills than 19% of women.Despite this, 48% of men consider themselves better drivers than their partners, a sentiment shared by only 32% of women. Additionally, 52% of men believe they are better at directions, compared to 35% of women.
Features for a Harmonious Drive
To ensure in-car harmony, the Renault Scenic E-Tech is equipped with features that British drivers value the most:
- Comfortable seats (42%)
- High-quality sound system (26%)
- Ample space for all passengers (26%)
Moreover, 49% of Brits highlighted the importance of a car's sustainability credentials in maintaining a good mood.
Award-Winning Design and Features
The Renault Scenic has been acclaimed as the Car of the Year by an international panel of 58 judges from 22 countries. It’s designed to address the major causes of car arguments with:
- Spacious design with a back-seat armrest that secures and powers phones and tablets
- Impressive 545 liters of boot space
- Standard features like Google Built-In for voice-activated navigation
- Premium options such as a massaging driver’s seat, Harman Kardon sound system, and the Solarbay® sunroof, which adjusts opacity via voice commands
Eco-Friendly and Stress-Free
The Scenic E-Tech is powered entirely by electricity, ensuring a quiet, smooth drive with zero tailpipe emissions. Its impressive electric range of up to 379 miles means you can enjoy long, stress-free journeys.
Pricing and Availability
The Renault Scenic E-Tech 100% Electric is now available, starting at £37,495 OTR. For more information, visit Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric.
Research Details
The research was conducted online by Opinion Matters from 19/06/2024 to 24/06/2024, with 2002 UK adults aged 18+ participating. All research adheres to the MRS Codes of Conduct (2010) and ICC/ESOMAR World Research Guidelines. Opinion Matters is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office and complies fully with the Data Protection Act (1998).*Terms and conditions apply.
RELATIONSHIP BREAKDOWN COVER (RBC) TERMS & CONDITIONS
(Also available at retailers on request)
- The Relationship Breakdown Cover (“RBC”) guarantees that if you suffer a Relationship Breakdown (as defined below), you will be entitled to return your Renault Scenic on the terms set out here.
- The RBC is only applicable for purchasers of a Renault Scenic as an individual personal purchase from our Authorised Renault Dealer Network (excluding fleet purchases, corporate ownership, or ownership through an employee benefits scheme), between 1st January 2024 and 31st December 2024, for cash (purchasers on any form of finance, including hire purchase, Personal Contract Purchase (PCP), or Personal Contract Hire (PCH) are excluded).
- Relationship Breakdown means either a Divorce or the dissolution of a Civil Partnership.
- To evidence a Divorce, you must provide a Decree Nisi, stamped by a competent Court, dated at least one (1) month after the purchase of your Renault Scenic, and a Decree Absolute stamped by a competent Court and dated between the Decree Nisi and the 31st December 2024, with a name identical to the name of either partner on your Renault Scenic sales contract purchased between 1st January 2024 and 31st December 2024.
- To evidence the termination of a Civil Partnership, you must produce a dissolution Conditional Order, stamped by a competent Court, dated at least one (1) month after your purchase of your Renault Scenic, and a dissolution Final Order, stamped by a competent Court and dated between the Conditional Order and the 31st December 2024, with a name identical to the name of either partner on your Renault Scenic sales contract purchased between 1st January 2024 and 31st December 2024.
- On return of your Renault Scenic vehicle, you will be refunded the full cash price you paid for the vehicle on the date of return, less any reasonable additional retention of monies for any damage to the vehicle (including removal of stickers and damage to the wheels and interior) beyond reasonable wear and tear for the time you have owned the vehicle.
- Non-transferable.
- This offer can only be redeemed for one vehicle per Divorce or dissolution of Civil Partnership.
- We reserve the right to withdraw or amend this offer at any time.
RELATIONSHIP BREAKDOWN COVER
Renault believes the Renault Scenic tackles the key trigger points for arguments. These include:
- Comfort – A massaging driver’s seat, a sat-nav you can talk to, an armrest that keeps devices charged and in the perfect eyeline for your kids… a top-spec Scenic has everything needed to keep everyone on board happy!
- Space – Don’t fall out because you can’t fit everything in; the Scenic has 545 litres of boot space, or up to 1670 litres with the rear seats down. Passengers are well looked after too; there’s a whopping 278mm of knee room and 884mm of headroom in the back too.
- Easy-to-use sat-nav – ‘Hey Google! Navigate to Paris!’ – Google Built-In allows you to set your destination by talking to the car (and check what the weather’s like before you get there).
- Every seat’s a window seat – Top-trim Scenic features an opacifying roof called Solarbay® that can be lightened and darkened by voice control, bathing the cabin in invigorating light or giving it a soothing darkness according to your needs.
- Happy families – The Scenic has up to six USB ports, including two in the Ingenious Armrest in the rear, which folds down out of the centre backrest and features moulded device holders, meaning kids big and small can be entertained at a moment’s notice.
- Great tunes – Equipped with a Harman Kardon sound system, the Scenic delivers the right tunes whatever your mood. The car features nine high-performance speakers, including 2 tweeters on the dash, 4 woofers in the front and rear door panels, and a sub-woofer in the boot. Perfect!
- Smooth operator – The Scenic’s electric motors are near silent and deliver incredibly smooth power output. Meanwhile, the battery is officially rated for delivering up to 379 miles of range, meaning even the longest journeys can be stress-free.
- Low-carbon lifestyle – Ease your conscience by reducing your impact on the planet. It’s not just the zero tailpipe emissions joy of electric motoring that makes Scenic a sustainable leader; the Scenic is up to 89% recyclable, its seat fabrics make use of up to 100% recycled materials, its floor mats are made from recycled bottles, and even its instrument panels are partially plant-based.


