2009 Renault Clio Extreme 1.2 petrol from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Pretty basic car
Faults:
Rear exhaust section replaced, basic services and belt change, brake pads also changed all round.
Engine a little noisier now (tappet noise?) especially when cold, but shows no signs of any major problems.
Air con no longer works.
General Comments:
If you're after a cheap used runabout, the Clio is a not bad choice if you want something different from the usual offerings from Ford or Vauxhall or whatever. Decent looking in white, this is a stylish little car.
Inside is also nice. Comfy seats, smooth ride, and enough equipment on this "Extreme" edition.
The car is OK to drive, 1.2 is slow as you would expect, but cheap to run. Easily does over 42 mpg on average.
I have had it a few years and it has been reliable, easily better than Renault of the past; my Aunt had a Clio in the 1990's and it was an unreliable disaster, but this 2009 car seems much better quality.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd December, 2022
16th Oct 2016, 13:16
The 12V point disconnection is pretty much standard on all modern vehicles. It's to avoid manufacturer liability if something attached to it goes up in flames while the vehicle is unattended.
If you look at recent news stories about smartphone fires, it's not difficult to see their viewpoint.