Dashboard cluster issue - MOT issue?

My Fiat Panda 1.2 dash cluster has been behaving rather strange recently. It relates to the 'left' directional indicator lamp on the cluster, as it fails to illuminate after 1 hour or so of driving. When...

Buying a car for commuting and electric wheelchair transport?

I am looking to buy a medium car that I can use for commuting on country roads (20 miles a day), driving around town, and regular motorway driving. The catch is that my partner uses a powered wheelchair...

Bought new Fiat 500X - engine management light came on?

First day of ownership of new Fiat 500X the engine management light came on. Took to local dealer in Newcastle under Lyme. They said car only had quarter litre of oil in . On return we found they had done...

Are you still a big fan of the Fiat 500 as a current owner?

I am considering a second car for shorter city based journeys, tested a Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge and found it very enjoyable. There is a January 2012 model available for £7195. Good condition, one previous...

Grating sound when turning the steering wheel?

There is a grating sound when turning the steering wheel but only mainly when the car is first started and also there's a water slushing sound which seem to be coming from around the glove-box area

All weather tyres - which ones for a Fiat Sedici?

My Fiat Sedici 4 x 4 is a superb utility vehicle: low motorway usage, country lanes but no off-country. We have two or three weeks snow here in north Derbyshire and whilst the 4 x 4 system works well,...

Which small 4x4?

I currently drive an ageing BMW 320Ci Although I live in the Home Counties, my parents live in a hilly area of Wales and I am considering a used, economical 4x4 to ensure I can visit them and do their...

Expensive repairs to a Fiat 500

I am being quoted over £2000 for repairs to my Fiat 500 which is less than 4 years old, has full service history and done only 35,000 miles. I believe the larger items are known faults rather than wear...

Mud flaps

I fitted mud flaps to my Panda and I'm wondering if they're worth it. Fiat normally only allow rear guards, which are fine since they screw into the plastic bumper, the fronts are from the (2008-) Ford...

Best small car with upright seats?

Having been a loyal Nissan customer for 14 years, I recently bought a new Micra, but driving it gave me a really bad neck and back after just a couple of days of driving just short distances. I am now...