2000 Renault Clio Alize review from UK and Ireland

Ignition problems.

Idling problems.

Cutting out.

Loss of power.

Central locking does as it pleases sometimes; locks and opens again, so you have to check it.

I got this as a cheap run around, was in good condition and full service history. This car is pretty good when it runs right - rarely! Nippy and economical on fuel, comfortable and easy to drive, looks better than a Micra or Corsa.

But, I got drivability problems after 3 months and was told it was a coil; replaced one and it worked OK for about another 3 months, and then the others started going, and when they go this thing is undriveable, comes without any warning so hope you're not pulling out of a junction or going along the motorway! Very expensive to replace from Renault, look around. Got a new set and it still runs funny, but at least it goes, and it'll be going to the first place that'll part-ex it.

The most unreliable car I've ever owned. Next time I'd buy the Micra and have a reliable car, never a Renault again; they must be losing so many customers, especially as there are so many complaints about the same thing, and even the dealers are aware of these problems?