20th Feb 2003, 08:54

The problem with the air bag warning light can be stopped by simply moving the seat forward and then pushing it back with slightly more force. Saves messing about with wires.

28th Mar 2003, 10:37

I think that I bought a 'Friday afternoon' Clio 172 (2002 model)

Problems to date are:

* The washer bottle had a fault and leaked (first 50 miles from new)

* The airbag light has a mind of its own - coming on and off.

* The tappets need replacing.

* A manufacturer's fault with the windscreen - which was exempt under the warranty.

* A stereo that doesn't eject the single CD.

Have any other 172 owners had the same problems??

Also what tyres would you recommend instead of the Continentals??

8th Apr 2003, 18:56

I Bought A new 172 clio from Renault Dealer in Worthing :

The Car has now covered 12,300 miles and overall it has been excellent.

We changed the front tyres after 7,000 miles as they wore down very quickly under normal road driving conditions and replaced them with Goodrich's which feel much much better and are far superior in the wet.

The Airbag light came on for first month, but since then nothing has happened.

Tracking was an initial problem, but was easily rectified.

Overall experience of car has been excellent and I recommend this "fast" car to anyone -

Great fun and well equipped.

19th May 2003, 06:26

Avon tyres are quite cheap for the clio sport. They cost me just over £40 each, which is a bargain compared to Kwik Fit's Michelins at £120.

My front are all worn at 16,000 miles. Rears probably have another 4-5k miles left.

2nd Aug 2003, 12:25

The seat air bag warning light has been Fixed on my Clio sport 3 times by the dealer... I had no idea that the problem could cause it to deploy... they are supposed to be fail safe!

Talking about saftey the drivers seat in the Mark 1 does not always lock into place!

Michelin pilots are the best all weather tire.