Renault Clio Hatchback 1991-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Paid £4000 after expensive 2 year warranty. Worth it, after gearbox and wheel bearings going within 4 months.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    £22 to fill the tank. £750 fully comp for a 19 year old.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Dodgy with standard wheels on when going round corners. Changed my tyres to wide ones and handling improved greatly.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Quite nippy. After 70 MPH, engine gets noisy.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No problems so far.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    MK1 better looking. Metallic black.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats not bad. Ride a bit wobbly with standard wheels.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    No immobiliser. Easy to break into with a coathanger.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Heaters are a nightmare - they keep going on and off. No real major problems. Like the car.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes