1995 Fiat Cinquecento from UK and Ireland - Comments

12th May 2004, 10:04

"A cheap reliable, but ultimately ugly car"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

The car has not started on 2 occasions, both times due to a dirty connection to the starter motor.

The brakes squeak continually, have been cleaned and replaced on numerous occassions, but problem percists.

Handbrake has been useless since purchase, despite passing MOT's and being replaced twice.

Back windscreen wiper and water doesn't work, never has.

Seats were broken when purchased and needed replaced.

Car is too small for my size 12 feet and I have worn hole in carpet through to metal.

Gear box is going, crunching everytime third gear is selected.

Drivers door can only be locked from inside car!

General comments?

Car is good to drive, giving you the essence of driving, no fancy electrics to take away driver control.

Cheap doesn't come close to the truth, compared to my old car (1800i) its about a third of the price.

Although ugly and most men laugh at me, the ladies love it, they all think its cute and want a ride.


10th Aug 2004, 13:05

Copper grease on the backs of the brake pads and sliders for the calipers may help to cure the squeaky brake problem.


28th Oct 2004, 10:57

The drivers door can ONLY be locked from the outside. This is a deliberate design feature by Fiat, so that you have to use the key to lock the door. That way it stops you from locking the keys inside the car by accident! Be grateful that Fiat actually thinks of things like this...

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