Technical getting your fiat fault diagnosed

[is_it_me]

As you guys know im having trouble getting my fiat started, i dont even know the exact cause of problem. So i decided to ring the fiat dealership nearest to me in london to find out how much they charge to 'diagnose' the fault - they told me £80. I also phoned a dealership in Birmingham which charged £30 for the same diagnosis! , why such a huge difference?

I live in the north west london area and am wondering if i have to find the fault , is there a cheaper way of doing it then spending 80 pounds considering i have to pay for further repairs later. Also is it fair different Fiat garages charge such varying amounts?

 

[custard]

£80 quid.iwould call back and confirm that ive never heard of a fault code reading costing so much.gunsons do a fault code for some models(dont know about fiats) but i had them on other cars cos there dead handy

The Fiat Cinquecento
Fun While It Runs

 

[is_it_me]

i was shocked too so i asked for confirmation, but she told me thats the fee they charge. There is a Gunsons in teddington i can see from the website, which is not too far from me - any idea how much they would charge ?

 

[custard]

its actually a code reader you buy yuorself but i dont know the costs.it can pay for itself going by those prices.the last time i got a reading done was at vauxhall for £35 [:0]

The Fiat Cinquecento
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[polecat]

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I have had 2 free diagnostics from Fiat garages. They make their money from fixing the 'faults' they find.

Dave.

Marea 2.0 20v
FIATcentral window sticker
Blue gaiters
Blue sidelights
Blue interior lights
Blue lacquer on engine
Feeling blue
Ecotek fitted, removed and waiting for warm weather
So much to do, so little time.... and Totally Skint!!

 

[MrDerv]

I had 2 quotes 3 years back, £20 and £40, 2 different garages. They just thing#k of a random amount me-thinks




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[GhostWKD]

jus' go in one day and say u were quoted £20

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and yes it is indeed Broom Yellow \o/

 

[polecat]

I would:

1. Ask for it for free. (Only takes couple of mins, good customer relations, "Did you know I post on FIATcentral?", etc..)

2. If that fails then barter them down as low as possible. (Same reasons)

3. Then ask for cost to be deducted from any repairs made at that garage. (cos you know where that can be repaired cheaper, they don't have to do it again, etc..)


Dave.

Marea 2.0 20v
FIATcentral window sticker
Blue gaiters
Blue sidelights
Blue interior lights
Blue lacquer on engine
Feeling blue
Ecotek fitted, removed and waiting for warm weather
So much to do, so little time.... and Totally Skint!!

 

[arseofbox]

I paid £30 for an inspection on mine with regards the s**te design of the fuel tank- body roll means losing fuel!!. They just checked the fuel lines and oil lines, even thought I asked them to look specifically at the filler (source of all evil) as that was the root of the problem. I was told of 2 oil leaks I partially knew about and that my fuel lines were OK, that I knew anyway!!

So Fiat service are no longer trusted for diagnostics, thats where the spanners come in handy!!

Arse

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