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After a few years, the badges on the sides of 500 can start to deterorate quite noticably: Fortunately, their replacement is simple as they are simply stuck on, but a warm day is needed (Fiat suggest an ambient temperature of 18*C, presumably to allow the adhesive tape to work properly)...

Introduction Good as the 500 is in many ways, it lacks a basic coating of sound insulation (that benefits the higher specification Pandas) and so is extremely noisy, particularly in diesel form. I've been steadily adding sound insulation throughout the car, the doors being my latest effort...

Introduction Pop and Sport 500's generally aren't fitted with a boot light. It is not clear why Fiat decided to ommit this part that no doubt costs pence to manufacture, since the switch, cabling and panel mounting point are all there. Fortunately retro fittment of the light is a simple...

Introduction Good as the 500 is in many ways, it lacks a basic coating of sound insulation (that benefits the higher specification Pandas) and so is extremely noisy, particularly in diesel form. Presumably Fiat have done without it to save weight for better emissions, to maximise head room...

Introduction Good as the 500 is in many ways, it lacks a basic coating of sound insulation (that benefits the higher specification Pandas) and so is extremely noisy particularly in diesel form. Presumably Fiat have done without it to save weight for better emissions, to maximise head room in...