It's Christmas and there's winter cheer everywhere.. except for Fiat.
I love my Punto Twinair, it doesn't do the MPG they said it would, it's not fast, not the best looking, not the best made but I love it anyway. I would classify myself as a Fiat lover, but my most recent dealings with Fiat has made me question why I bother.
I drove out my driveway at about 3mph two days ago with a slight turn, *ping* goes the road Spring. Fiat have designed a unique Punto spring that no one else makes, so you have no alternative but to buy a genuine Fiat part. On top of this, THEY ONLY SELL THEM IN PAIRS. It's £98 a spring, whereas a run of the mill standard spring would be around £35. So before I've even paid for labour I'm nearly £200 out of pocket. I've tried a few local garages but they all have to buy from Fiat themselves at that price. I feel well and truly shafted.
I'm sick of the expensive Fiat parts and the apparent disinterest Fiat give their customers. A road Spring shouldn't go within 4 years of registration especially considering it's such an expensive and unique design. I'm sure people here will be aware of the 500 boot issue. Yet Fiat continue to ignore it and charge people £600 to fix a problem they know exist.
I love my car, but I'm beginning to hate Fiat.
Please someone restore my love for what is an iconic and historic manufactor.
P.S I have a spring going for sale if anyone is in the same position. Can't believe they get away with only selling a part in pairs
I love my Punto Twinair, it doesn't do the MPG they said it would, it's not fast, not the best looking, not the best made but I love it anyway. I would classify myself as a Fiat lover, but my most recent dealings with Fiat has made me question why I bother.
I drove out my driveway at about 3mph two days ago with a slight turn, *ping* goes the road Spring. Fiat have designed a unique Punto spring that no one else makes, so you have no alternative but to buy a genuine Fiat part. On top of this, THEY ONLY SELL THEM IN PAIRS. It's £98 a spring, whereas a run of the mill standard spring would be around £35. So before I've even paid for labour I'm nearly £200 out of pocket. I've tried a few local garages but they all have to buy from Fiat themselves at that price. I feel well and truly shafted.
I'm sick of the expensive Fiat parts and the apparent disinterest Fiat give their customers. A road Spring shouldn't go within 4 years of registration especially considering it's such an expensive and unique design. I'm sure people here will be aware of the 500 boot issue. Yet Fiat continue to ignore it and charge people £600 to fix a problem they know exist.
I love my car, but I'm beginning to hate Fiat.
Please someone restore my love for what is an iconic and historic manufactor.
P.S I have a spring going for sale if anyone is in the same position. Can't believe they get away with only selling a part in pairs