Hi there, I'm hoping someone can answer my question.
I have a 2011 Fiat 500L that I bought in 2013.
Last month, I turned on the engine to see that all the dashboard lights were on, the mileage were flashing, and on a couple of occasions since then the engine has cut out.
I took it to my local garage who tried everything they could, but were not able to fix the problem. They ran diagnostic reports overnight which came back inconclusive, so they said that it could very possibly be something to do with a software update fault that was meant to be classed as a recall fault with Fiat, except the recall never happened. They have recommended that I contact a main Fiat dealer who can shed some light on this for me.
My husband called Bishops in Guildford who took 3 days to finally respond (after he eventually called them back again and again), and they said that they could only investigate if they took the car in for several days.
This could literally end up costing the earth, and I really don't want to go in there empty handed if there is any possible chance it could be a fault that Fiat are trying to cover up. Money is very tight and I'm expecting a baby in May, so pretty on edge to get this sorted as quickly but as cheaply as possible.
Any help or advice would be appreciated.
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I have a 2011 Fiat 500L that I bought in 2013.
Last month, I turned on the engine to see that all the dashboard lights were on, the mileage were flashing, and on a couple of occasions since then the engine has cut out.
I took it to my local garage who tried everything they could, but were not able to fix the problem. They ran diagnostic reports overnight which came back inconclusive, so they said that it could very possibly be something to do with a software update fault that was meant to be classed as a recall fault with Fiat, except the recall never happened. They have recommended that I contact a main Fiat dealer who can shed some light on this for me.
My husband called Bishops in Guildford who took 3 days to finally respond (after he eventually called them back again and again), and they said that they could only investigate if they took the car in for several days.
This could literally end up costing the earth, and I really don't want to go in there empty handed if there is any possible chance it could be a fault that Fiat are trying to cover up. Money is very tight and I'm expecting a baby in May, so pretty on edge to get this sorted as quickly but as cheaply as possible.
Any help or advice would be appreciated.
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