Why does my car's steering feel heavy sometimes?
My Fiat 500's steering suddenly feels heavy when going in a straight line but feels normal when I turn the wheel. What's the issue?
Asked on 29 June 2020 by Susan
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The Fiat 500 has electric power steering, which will give lumpy performance if the battery is struggling to hold a full charge. I imagine the battery needs replacing.
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