What premium hatchback?

I have a budget of around £8000 and am looking for a premium hatchback. I am a young professional (21) so am looking for something reasonably grown up. My criteria is nothing higher than a 1.6 engine and...

Fiat-Alfa dealer not interested in my 'rough' engine

Exeter Fiat-Alfa changed my inlet manifold and steering rack under warranty a few years ago. However they weren't interested in diagnosing what I thought was a rough running engine. They said 'if no...

Giulietta - which one should I go for?

I am considering buying a new Alfa Giulietta Luso, would you recommend the 1.4 TB Multi Air 170 or the 2.0 JTDm 170 bhp, with TCT. Am changing from an 06 plate VW Passat sport estate. I do about 7 to 8000...

DPF questions

I am buying an Alfa Romeo Giulietta diesel. The dealer says that the DPF problem is lessened on this car as it is higher up the exhaust system. Is that correct.

Clunking on full lock

Experienced this issue when driving an almost new Giulietta in very wet weather with "Allroads" selected on the DNA switch. On entering a multi-storey car park with steep ramps and tight right hand corners,...

Intermittent lighting fault with an Alfa Giulietta

Occasionally, when trying to dip headlights, they do not dip but the indicators come on randomly, proving both embarrassing and dangerous. It is not caused by moving the stalk incorrectly. Our Alfa dealer...

TomTom adaptor for Giulietta

I own a new Giulietta fitted with a Blue and Me mounting for a TomTom device. However, just before I purchased the car I bought a new TomTom 825. Do you know anyone who makes adaptors that will connect...

Can I claim on my insurance for chipped glass without it affecting my protected NCD?

The windscreen of my Alfa 159 has cracked and needs replacing. I'm covered on my insurance (LV) and just pay the excess. Does this affect my protected NCD? I claimed for a minor accident 9 years ago (had...

Make me a shortlist?

Can you please short list 3 to 5 cars that would in your opinion fit the following - new or used, 1.6 Ltr engine or less, easy to live with but interesting to drive, economical and reliable

Stop Start technology coupled to turbo equipped engines

Does the Stop Start system on my Alfa Romeo Giullieta 1.4 TB monitor turbo oil temperature and prevent engine shut down if the Turbo is hot? I ask because recently, after a long uphill drag with the turbo...