Review 1:

Review by Elvis Payne.  URL: www.3-wheelers.com

The most fun of 3-wheels.

Manufactured: 1973.  Engine: 748cc

The Reliant Robin whilst comparatively noisy inside is a great fun car to own and drive and always gets attention. If offers excellent fuel economy and is cheap to maintain though the MOT on older models can sometimes present a shocking bill. Despite its size the engine gives lusty performance and will easily keep up with everyday traffic. Its four seats offer a fairly comfortable but slightly cramped ride for two adults and 2 small people though whilst not impossible longer journeys for tall people will need a break to stretch your legs. For the motorcyclist though the Robin offers great weather protection for those cold frosty days when you really dont want to take the bike out. Things to look out for are leaks in the rear  window as the seals tend to go. I quite often found a pool of water on the rear parcel shelf after a good downpour. Its quite easy to fix though.

Review 2:

Review by: Malcolm Norris. URL: www.reliants.co.uk

Manufactured: 1976.  Engine: 848cc

The car is very good it offers good mpg its very basic and parts have to be orderd. Its a pig to work on the engine and the king pin is a pain to replace it also costs a fortune to have major engine work done but its very fun to drive you certanly get noticed it keeps up with motorway speeds although you would need to take a break every so often to check engine coolant levels and they are prone to leaks also oil leaks can be a problem. Im hoping to get my car on the road again soon, its been off the road for the last 7 months.

Review 1:

Review by Elvis Payne. URL: www.3-wheelers.com

Manufactured: 1981.  Engine: 848cc

Like its predecessor the Rialto offers great fuel consumption and economic running cost. The Rialto is slightly better than the Robin in a number of ways as whilst it shares the same 848cc engine the chassis is galvanised and due to its wedged shape, offers better road handling at higher speeds, and if you out your foot down it won't hang about.  People always think of Reliant's as slow cars, maybe in the olden days they were but since the launch of the Robin, Reliant's offer a respectable speed touching 96 mph if pushed hard. Against the Rialto though it just seems to lack the charm of the Robin.  The Rialto looks a much more practical car and doesnt have that "cute & fun" factor as a lady friend once told me.  On earlier versions rear access is via a hatch door below the window at the back. It wont leak but its a nightmare if you want to load the rear as you can only half fill it from the back. You then have to load the rest through the side door.

Review 2:

Review by David Farran.  URL: N/A

Manufactured: 1989.  Engine: 848cc

Eccentric but efficient.

Like all Reliant 3-wheelers, it has plus and minus points. For: Fun to drive, light controls with superb feedback and response. When serviced properly it's very reliable and economical, fair amount of luggage room, especially the van and hatchback models. Cheap to run and simple in construction, parts are available still for even old models in most cases.  Against: Needs a sense of humour to own and maintain. Jokes are well known, and the maintenance involves some clever ideas in those awkward spaces. Not a motorway car but terrific on B and C roads. Limited room in rear seats. Verdict: Worth trying, you might love them.