JenLAelectricFiat
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I have an older 2014 Fiat electric which is starting to have issues. I have a history of getting ripped off at the Fiat dealer due to my ignorance of cars. Need to educate myself as I have no money to spare.
1) My brake light warning has come on 3 x in past 6 months. I had the left and right bulb replaced recently, so what else can it be? Fiat dealer charged me $65 to replace the bulb and dealer is far away. Someone told me to replace a fuse? But where is the fuse box and where do I buy a fuse?
2) The bluetooth has failed and dealer wants $1500 to repair. This car will be obsolete in a few years. Not a good investment. Any other options?
3) The previous owner let this car sit during pandemic, thus degrading the battery range to 35 miles per charge! The last 2013 Fiat I had was better on every level but, unfortunately, a reckless driver totaled that car. I bought this as a replacement from a dealer. It's too old to be covered under lemon law. An attorney told me they could argue it's 'natural wear and tear' not a 'defect'. Sigh.
4) The passenger door only opens from the inside, outside handle doesn't work. What is a fair price to repair this? Or should I let this repair go?
I have only had this car 2 years! Should I pray for someone to total this car too or is there still hope? Mileage is pretty low, 75k.
1) My brake light warning has come on 3 x in past 6 months. I had the left and right bulb replaced recently, so what else can it be? Fiat dealer charged me $65 to replace the bulb and dealer is far away. Someone told me to replace a fuse? But where is the fuse box and where do I buy a fuse?
2) The bluetooth has failed and dealer wants $1500 to repair. This car will be obsolete in a few years. Not a good investment. Any other options?
3) The previous owner let this car sit during pandemic, thus degrading the battery range to 35 miles per charge! The last 2013 Fiat I had was better on every level but, unfortunately, a reckless driver totaled that car. I bought this as a replacement from a dealer. It's too old to be covered under lemon law. An attorney told me they could argue it's 'natural wear and tear' not a 'defect'. Sigh.
4) The passenger door only opens from the inside, outside handle doesn't work. What is a fair price to repair this? Or should I let this repair go?
I have only had this car 2 years! Should I pray for someone to total this car too or is there still hope? Mileage is pretty low, 75k.