1997 Fiat Brava S review from UK and Ireland
"An absolute joke and waste of money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
First the ECU went. Luckily this was repaired under warranty through the company I had bought the car from. Otherwise it would have cost me over £500. The work was done at a Fiat main dealer which took them two weeks more than agreed. The car never ran correctly afterward's and even though it was returned three times it was never right.
Then the engine went. The cause was oil not getting through to the camshaft. I have since found out that this is a regular problem and is caused by the transfer hole not being big enough. Apparently Fiat are aware of this problem, but deny it and fail to do anything about it. Fiat quoted the repair at £1500.
Luckily I had bought the car on finance and they agreed to take it back as I had paid half.
General comments?
This car is worse than throwing money down the drain.
The service from the Fiat dealership as well as the head office was totally pathetic.
I would advise anyone to stay clear of this model and of Fiat as a whole for the way they treat customers.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 27000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 49000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 440 |
| Date of Entry | 5th December, 2002 |