2000 Renault Clio S review from UK and Ireland
"Nice ride, economical, reliable, although poor aftersales has put me off Renaults"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had a relatively insignificant knock after 3 months of ownership, which cost me £900 to fix because the dealer costs are so high.
The spring in my ashtray broke so the lid doesn't stay open.
The sunroof rattles at high speed and the sunroof handle squeaks.
The front nearside fog light casing broke.
3 of my lights went at the same time, after about 33,000 miles.
The rear windscreen wiper blade broke after 20,000 miles.
The front offside wiper completely broke after 33,000 miles.
The rear seats hinges have all broken as they are not very sturdy (when putting the back seats down)
General comments?
Apart from that lot, all OK!
The tyres have been quite hard wearing (had to replace 3 after 30,000 and the other was almost as good as new because the tracking was so much out)
The seats are mega comfy and wrap around your back (lovely on longer journeys)
The standard radio is ample and can be cranked quite high!
Day to day running costs are very reasonable, although you get stung for sticking to Renault services and parts etc.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 injection Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 40500 miles |
| Previous car | Yugo 45 |
| Date of Entry | 16th April, 2004 |