2003 Renault Clio 172 Sport review from UK and Ireland
"Too many problems with car and dealerships. Will never buy Renault again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Severe pull to the left.
Two front struts leaking and needed replaced (from new)!
Headlight washer jets keep flying off.
General comments?
On our second 172 now, first one was a Cup which had the usual suspension problems and interior rattles - sadly it was written off.
Now have 172 Sport - bad move!
From day one car pulled to left. Told that the tyre pressures were wrong, camber of road, feature of the car - all the usual excuses. We finally persuaded the less than helpful dealer to check it and discovered that the two front struts were leaking and needed to be replaced. Car still pulls to the left now. Told to go to another dealer (70 mile round trip) who has equipment to test geometry of the car, when we arrived treated like something they had stepped in, told there was nothing wrong with the car (without having done any tests on the car) and they refused to do any work on it!
Awaiting response to our complaint lodged with Renault UK. Don't hold out much hope though.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1300 miles |
| Previous car | Renault Clio |
| Date of Entry | 3rd March, 2004 |