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StevePasquale

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Hello all,
New Fiat Panda MK3 Owner Here. Looking forward to getting to know my car and getting to know the Fiat community
Steve
 
Hi, and welcome :) Great choice! Had ours 3 1/2 years now and have fallen for its honest charms.

If you're new to the 169 Panda, I'd recommend checking the following:
  • Inspect & treat for rust:
    • rear axle spring pans
    • coolant return pipe across front of engine (not on diesel)
    • engine sump pan
    • mud trap behind front springs
  • The battery and its earth strap need to be in good condition or the power steering can throw a wobbly - it draws a lot of current. As a precaution I always park with the wheels straight and let the battery recover before setting off.
  • Check the 'duckbill' scuttle drains below the wipers are clear - they block easily. Check the condition of the wiring loom in this area - the loom tape disintegrates.
  • Monitor tyre wear. A few cars suffer from high wear - seems to be most common on front insides & rear outsides.
Other than that, they're great little cars, tough, capable, reliable and a lot of fun. I hope you enjoy it!

Charlie & others have written up some excellent guides you might find helpful: https://www.fiatforum.com/guides/?prefix_id=40
 
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