1066hastings
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Hi guys
First post on here so hi to you all. Wanted to run something by you all, all advice greatly appreciated.
So here's the thing. I've had a fiat 500 twin air from new, purchased from main dealer under finance 3 years and 3 months ago.
So far so simple. Kept the car going well, had new brakes here and there, new tyres etc. Just passed the first MOT with flying colours. Kept to service schedule, except last one which was due about a year ago. So car is overdue a service.
I've used it mainly for commuting with no problems, but mileage is high for its age, currently at 68300. So yes, it's done a lot in its first three years but glad to say everything all good so far.
THEN, about a week ago, I got in the car and switched on, two lights came up on dash, one for general fault and other check engine light. The engine compartment was vibrating intermittently and loudly. Loss of power to car, drove 50m to end of road and then pulled over and switched off. Caught the bus to work. Prior to this no noises, warning lights or anything else to suggest the car was just about to knacker itself.
That afternoon I booked car in to local garage for diagnostic. Was aware (as sod's law dictates) I was three months approx outside the warranty so didn't contact main dealer where I bought the car. Next day I drove 0.5 mile up the road (slowly, nervously) but car made it to garage. Described the problem and left.
Two hours later I got a phone call. It went like this:
"I suggest you take this straight to your main dealer, we suspect total engine failure. One piston not maintaining compression.... Lots of things wrong that shouldn't be. As a good will gesture as it's just out of warranty, Fiat ought to fix it. If you don't get any joy come back and see me."
"OK", I said.
So the car is now with my main dealer awaiting inspection on Monday.
Anyone had any experience of what fiat does in situations like this? If it is totally knackered I'm really worried as it's literally just out of warranty by 3 months. Plus I've still got a year of finance payments left! Also, because mileage high, I knew I'd have to put some more in for final payment.
If the engine needs replacing, how do you all think fiat will play this? How should I play it? I'm really worried as if they don't be nice about it, I stand to lose thousands. Should I just go to sleep crying or is there hope?
Any advice really appreciated. :worship::worship::worship:
First post on here so hi to you all. Wanted to run something by you all, all advice greatly appreciated.
So here's the thing. I've had a fiat 500 twin air from new, purchased from main dealer under finance 3 years and 3 months ago.
So far so simple. Kept the car going well, had new brakes here and there, new tyres etc. Just passed the first MOT with flying colours. Kept to service schedule, except last one which was due about a year ago. So car is overdue a service.
I've used it mainly for commuting with no problems, but mileage is high for its age, currently at 68300. So yes, it's done a lot in its first three years but glad to say everything all good so far.
THEN, about a week ago, I got in the car and switched on, two lights came up on dash, one for general fault and other check engine light. The engine compartment was vibrating intermittently and loudly. Loss of power to car, drove 50m to end of road and then pulled over and switched off. Caught the bus to work. Prior to this no noises, warning lights or anything else to suggest the car was just about to knacker itself.
That afternoon I booked car in to local garage for diagnostic. Was aware (as sod's law dictates) I was three months approx outside the warranty so didn't contact main dealer where I bought the car. Next day I drove 0.5 mile up the road (slowly, nervously) but car made it to garage. Described the problem and left.
Two hours later I got a phone call. It went like this:
"I suggest you take this straight to your main dealer, we suspect total engine failure. One piston not maintaining compression.... Lots of things wrong that shouldn't be. As a good will gesture as it's just out of warranty, Fiat ought to fix it. If you don't get any joy come back and see me."
"OK", I said.
So the car is now with my main dealer awaiting inspection on Monday.
Anyone had any experience of what fiat does in situations like this? If it is totally knackered I'm really worried as it's literally just out of warranty by 3 months. Plus I've still got a year of finance payments left! Also, because mileage high, I knew I'd have to put some more in for final payment.
If the engine needs replacing, how do you all think fiat will play this? How should I play it? I'm really worried as if they don't be nice about it, I stand to lose thousands. Should I just go to sleep crying or is there hope?
Any advice really appreciated. :worship::worship::worship: