Are issues with the Fiat 500 common?

Have you received any reports of faulty Fiat 500 TwinAir models? My garage says the unit cannot be tested and only replaced at a cost of £611! There's a fault with cylinder two inlet valve sticking open....

I got a diesel van when I only do short runs and now the DPF keeps clogging. What petrol van should I replace it with?

I made the mistake of buying a diesel Fiat Doblo van. I only do short runs and the DPF keeps clogging up, even a long run does nothing. What small van would you say is best? I'm looking at Citroen Berlingos...

Can we reject a car if it's dripping oil?

My daughter purchased a 17-plate Fiat 500 five months ago. It started dripping oil yesterday. When checking the oil level, she found white foam. She's a key worker and needs transport. Can she reject the...

Garage is telling me to look for a secondhand engine or scrap my van - what should I do?

I took my Fiat Doblo (86,000 miles) for a regular service and MoT to my normal garage, who I feel are trustworthy. On that morning, and afterwards at the garage, the car was found to be misfiring and smoking...

I'm looking to replace my Daihatsu Terios - what would be a suitable new car?

I love my Daihatsu Terios, which I have had now for about 10 years. I call it the Tardis as it is deceptively roomy. I'm now looking to buy something similar - high driving position and not too wide or...

Do I need to get my Fiat TwinAir serviced at a Fiat garage?

I am wondering whether I need to get my Fiat 500L TwinAir serviced at a Fiat garage or if a regular garage would do the job just as well? There isn't a warranty issue so that isn't such a factor.

What small van or MPV offers the quietest drive?

Of the small van-based cars (Citroen Berlingo, Peugeot Partner, Ford Tourneo Connect, Vauxhall Combo, Skoda Yeti, Fiat Doblo), which do you reckon offers the quietest drive?

Is this poor Fiat Engineering - or just bad luck?

My wife bought a Fiat Panda Cross in Dec 2014 on a PCP. By Aug 2015, the rear differential was leaking oil and needed replacing. Over the period of the three year warranty several other issues came up...

What's the best first car?

My daughter is 18 and has £3000 to spend on her first car. She loves the look of a Fiat 500 but I have some concerns after reading reviews about performance and safety. She is also likes the Ford Fiesta...

What cars offer removable seats?

Can you please tell me which cars have completely removable rear seats? This is my chief requirement in picking a car.