Faults:

I bought this car second hand (1 year old, 34,000 miles on clock). After 3 months the car was showing symptoms of a worn clutch. The dealer agreed to pay half the bill (£150) for replacement as I did not have the car for long, fine! When the gearbox had been taken out of the car they realised it was not the cluch but in fact it was the gearbox. I was given an estimate of £1,200 plus and they were, as before only prepared to pay £150. They suggested sending the Gearbox to an expert to see if it could be repaired. However if it could not be repaired then I would have to foot the bill for that on top of a new one.

General Comments:

I can't really coment on FIAT, but as for the garage that I bought the car from (Arnold Clark, Dunfermline, Fife) - What a really C@$P service. Whether or not I buy a Fiat again, it will not be from them!!!

Faults:

There is minor fuse and electrical wiring problem, but can be solved by Fiat technician only.

General Comments:

The car is very good to my expectation. Spare parts are very expensive.

Faults:

Car was 18 month's old and engine had siezed 1 week after having 24K mile service. Original bill was £1300, Fiat are now looking for £500+, not impressed!!

Minor eletrical problems.

General Comments:

Not impressed with Fiat's "goodwill gestures"!!!

Faults:

Rattle from dashboard (radio?)

General Comments:

Good turbo diesel engine gives lively mid-range acceleration. Well designed 5 door hatchback. Watch out for water leaks into vehicle from badly fitted sun roof. Also damaged door edge as rubber strip is not on most prominent part of the door.