2001 Renault Clio 1.2 16V Dynamique review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Passenger seat air bag deployed without cause while traveling along a straight road. Shock of deployment resulted in swerving reaction and tire striking kerb. Dealership not interested referred to Renault UK. Renault UK were not interested, implied that I had struck the kerb first causing the bad to deploy. They told me to take up with insurance. I stand to loose 4 years no claims bonus as a result of faulty mechanism on the vehicle. There appears to be a complete lack of concern from Renault as to the possible dangers of such unexpected deployment. The issue will now be passed to my lawyers to resolve.
General comments?
I will never buy another Renault car again as I expect more safety awareness from such a major car manufacturer.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
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| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
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| Previous car | Peugeot 206 |
| Date of Entry | 19th September, 2003 |