I just bought a Panda which already had a stubby metal aerial and it was hopeless - would only pick up Classic FM and other very strong national stations. A new proper Fiat job from Shop4Parts and I now have full reception again, everywhere. Like most things in life, cars are full of compromises! Each to their own though of course.
BTW, the new Panda aerial which cost £8 from S4P is IDENTICAL to the new one I had previously bought for the Audi, yet it cost £43. Talk about pricing goods and services for the intended audience......
Phil G
My reception wasnt affected with the smaller aerial. It only cost me £10 from fleabay but I retained the original just in case.