1994 Fiat Cinquecento XS review from UK and Ireland
"Good car, shame about the manufacturer!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bonnet safety catch disengaged at 70 mph on the motorway smashing through windscreen. Fiat not interested in this as I got it fixed through my insurance company - as it was not repaired by a "Fiat registered dealer" they were unable to comment!
Handbrake stopped working twice - £60 to have it recalibrated x 2.
Fuel tank replaced in May 2001 after a recall. Was not notified about this and it was only noticed when I took the car in for a service.
Needs a new exhaust system - have been quoted £200 so far, but am putting off the evil moment!
General comments?
I have no complaints with the car itself - a lovely little thing and an absolute dream to park. When it was being repaired over Christmas after the bonnet incident, I had a Brava for a week and it was like driving a bus in comparison.
My biggest gripe is with Fiat themselves - for a large multinational company they have exhibited an alarming lack of customer care! For that reason I would never buy another vehicle from them.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 0.9 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 33000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 41000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 15th May, 2001 |