2003 Renault Clio Dynamique 1.2 16v from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Not very good, I would not buy another
Faults:
My car required a new clutch within 8 weeks, it was new when I bought the car.
A leaking sunroof.
A faulty fuel gauge.
A warped glove box lid.
Then the sunroof rattled, still does.
The windows rattle, my dealer could not fix the fault.
The bolts in the boot fell out.
You can see the primer under the paint in strong sun light, apparently this is not covered by the paint warranty.
General Comments:
This could have been a lovely car, but shocking build quality and dealer apathy, combined with Renault UKs appalling customer service mean I have never been able to like this car.
After reading these reviews, I feel a little better as I realise other people have experienced the same level of poor quality and service.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 24th August, 2006
10th Oct 2005, 04:21
I want something that doesn't fall apart, and something that the dealers are capable of fixing first time when (on one of the many occasions) it goes wrong. I would also like something from a manufacturer that a) acknowledges that four breakdowns, six build quality issues, and four electrical faults in a four month period on a brand new car (three within the first week!) is unacceptable and b) bothers to return phone calls.
Admittedly mine was an early one, but it was a total disaster. I will never buy another Renault product again. The 172 offers incredible performance for the money, but when you live with one for a year, you soon see where they made the savings.
This car replaced an Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 Twin Spark which was better built and more reliable!