Renault Clio Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Should have been a good car.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to buy and run.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good road holding and fun to drive.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent for the size of engine.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Crap. New engine needed. Kept faltering on take off.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Accepted by most.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice seats and suspension.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Good. Immobiliser as standard.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Crap. Did not accept obvious and fatal faults. Eventually engine replaced, but only after 6 months of constant hassle.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Sounded like a diesel on start up. After 6 month battle, engine repaced. Piston slap diagnosed.

    Other

    Engine kept faultering on take off. Interior roof lining creaked like an old arm chair.

    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