Is it the responsibility of our local dealer to recover our car if it breaks down?

Is it the responsibility of our local dealer to recover our car if it breaks down? Our two year old Fiat 500C suffered a power steering failure last week and the dealer has said it’s our reasonability...

What has caused unusual wear to the tyres on my Fiat 500 Lounge?

I am the very proud owner of a 2008 Fiat 500 Lounge with low mileage of just over 11,000. Last Friday I took her for an MoT. To cut a long story short, three of the tyres had "exposed cords" and the fourth...

Engine management light flashing on a Punto?

I have a 2003 Fiat Punto. The engine mamagement light is on constantly until I drive at speed - when it flashes on and off. Why is this and can I stop it?

What's the best small car for under £8000?

My Chevrolet Matiz is on its last legs, but I don’t know what to replace it with. I have around £8000 to spend and want a reliable and economical car. Would it be better to get a petrol or a diesel? I...

We'd like to replace our underpowered Fiesta with a 1.4-litre Punto - do you have any advice?

Having had two 5-door 1242cc Fiat Puntos and loved them, we then PX’d for a Ford Fiesta 1242cc Style almost three years ago. We have been disappointed with the Ford’s performance. We loved the easy driving...

What's the best family car for £10,000?

We are looking for a family car. Our main criteria is: (1) Big enough for a young family yet as car like as possible and easy to drive/park locally; (2) Comfortable on long motorway journeys; (3) Lots...

Buying a new car that's economical and reliable - what would you recommend

We are a couple in our 60s looking to trade in our two cars for something economical and reliable. Our budget would be the part exchange of a 2011 Fiat 500 and a 2008 Volvo C30, plus £6000. What do you...

Can you recommend a fun, stylish car for under £20,000?

I wrote off my 9-year-old BMW 330i and am trying to decide what to replace it with. My husband is fixated on Mercedes-Benzs or BMWs and so I have considered a CLK. Part of me feels that I don't need something...

Would you recommend a Fiat 500 or MINI for a tall driver doing long journeys?

My father is a 63-year-old large man at 6-foot 3-inches, and heavy! He currently drives a 2009 Mercedes-Benz S320 diesel. He travels 60 miles a day to and from work. He is beginning to complain about the...

Some questions about servicing my Punto

I have recently bought a Fiat Punto Easy from Desira Norwich,the servicing schedule is every 18,000 miles with an estimated cost of £180. The handbook states that if the car is used mainly for town driving...