Hi all, having driven a panda round Italy a couple of years ago, and believing everything James May tells me, I have just bought my first panda! It's a 2007, so neither a classic nor a newbie, an inbetweener. So, hoping to get some insight into repairs, maintenance, and bumps in the road I can expect.

Back axle rust is the biggie at least in UK. I fitted a 500 axle and road springs to my wife's Dynamic. Better ride and better handling. I'd love to have one under the 100HP but its too wide for the posh fat wheels.

Hi Andy, good choice

I had a lot help from the friendly folk on here when I got my car over a year ago, and have put together my own maintenance checklist for my 1.2 here, hope it's of some help

I’ve just joined the Panda community too with my 4x4 Priscilla. This forum is an excellent source of help and information.