1999 Fiat Seicento Citymatic review from UK and Ireland
"A reliable runner expect when the gear actuator seizes up"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The gear actuator. My car has had 4 new gear actuators. The space between seems to be anything from 6-9 months. First 4 months (Jan 2001) after buying the car and constant adjustments in between. Second replacement was June 2001. At the third replacement, the garage had someone else who had the same problem. I do not have any other faults with my little car - it runs perfectly, good fuel consumption, maintenance cost repairs, except when the the gear seize up and I am unable to move the car, which on a couple of occasions has been in a dangerous place. My garage has been very helpful, but being without my car has been a problem for me. Fiat have only been able to let me have a replacement.
General comments?
I would be grateful if someone out there could let me know why the gear actuator keeps going - even my garage is at a loss.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 999 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 24500 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat Punto |
| Date of Entry | 5th February, 2003 |