Renault Clio Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to buy new £6995 lot of spec.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheap insurance and parts. Service costs are high.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice car to drive. One of the best for its price.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    1.2 8v mpi is nippy and will easily do 110mph.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    I have had 2 new driveshafts a new gearbox, distribution cap, heater, seat rails, bootlock, injectors and head gasket, all under warranty.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    One of the ugliest cars in its class, but cheap. BE AWARE - mine has had loadsa problems and I mean loads!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad interior, comfy seats, feel cheap, plastic dash.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor security. Comes with Cat2 immobiliser, no deadlocks.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Although my car did break down a lot, Renault did eventually fix everything under warranty but it was loadsa messing around. I definately do not recommend this car. Go for a Japanese car becuase they are reliable.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    I have had new injectors, head gasket, distributor cap and engine mounts.

    Other

    I have had new heater switches and seat rails, but everything was eventually replaced under warranty. If I had no warranty then I'd have spent over £6000 in repairs. Do not buy this car imported, becuase you will lose warranty. You will need it trust me!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No