Major electrical issues with Fiat 500

I have had a Fiat 500 1.4 lounge from new. Now experiencing major electrical problems. Warning messages on dash, oil light on, headlight light on. Tailgate light permanently on. Often engine cuts out...

Which small car is best for a long commute?

I've just had my Fiat 500 written off in a car crash. My insurer has given me £8000 and I am thinking of replacing it for a different model. I absolutely loved my Fiat, but travel 90 miles a day on the...

Should I buy a low mileage Fiat 500?

I'm on the lookout for a Fiat 500 and one has popped up at a local dealer - a 2011 car with 4500 miles on it. Should I be wary of a car with such low mileage for its age?

Why is my Fiat 500 losing power?

I own a Fiat 500S with the TwinAir 105PS engine. However, when I accelerate above 4000 revs, the car hits a flat spot in the power band. The power does recover, but the car is hopeless for overtaking and...

Do Fiat still sell the Panda with an auto 'box?

My dad currently has a Fiat Panda, as per your recommendation. He wants to buy a new car, but Fiat don't appear to do an automatic Panda anymore. What similar sized automatic do you recommend?

Fiat 500 engine options

I'm looking to buy a fiat 500 but torn between the 1.2 or 0.9 twin air engines - which would you recommend? If going for a 1.2 is there any way of knowing whether the engine is one of the problematic eu6...

Fiat Panda making a strange noise

I took my Fiat Panda (2006) for a service last week. I was advised to have a chain replacement which I agreed to. From the first time I drove the car following the service and ever since I have heard water...

Best 4x4 for £15k?

I want to buy a small 4x4 for everyday use for about £15k. I commute about one hour a day, with some motorway driving. I also want to use the car for holiday touring, with decent economy. What should I...

Why is my Panda's airbag warning light on?

I have a 2004 Fiat Panda and the 'airbag failure warning message came up with both 'red' and 'yellow' airbag images illuminated. The car has had the errors cleared by the dealership, but the message came...

Most economical car for high mileage motorway driving?

I currently own a 2013 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCI. I do mostly motorway driving (around 23,000 miles a year) and my average MPG is 51.8. I have the car on lease and I am looking to see if there are more economical...