Renault Clio Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bought second hand so it was cheap enough

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Juicy on short runs, some renault parts are expensive

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A little better than most small cars

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Needs 16 valves, Handling can be 'interesting'

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Engine has never been smooth and is subject to flat spots

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    common enough, but a bit girly for my liking

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Decent seats, still a small car though

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still on my driveway!

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I've kept my car away from the dealers as much as possible. The local renault garage seems pleasant enough

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Flat spots in power band, generally rattly

    Other

    Trim starting to wear, exhaust fell off

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No