New to the forum

[leachy]

Hi all :wave:

New owner of 58 plate Fiat Panda 1.1 Active. Very lucky to have bought the car from an elderly owner, who did very few miles (much less miles on the clock than others of a similar age).

Never been one for car repairs, always the kind of impractical bloke who takes things to the mechanic, but thought that I'd at least try to learn more about the Panda and do any fixes that I'm able to do!

Also, looking for inspiration on how to make the Panda have a tad more curb appeal (not that it doesn't already )

Looking forward to being a member of the community!

 

[varesecrazy]

Hi

Its already 'curbed' its appeal

They are good little cars.. we had ours for 15 years

Check the GUIDES on here for some practical ideas

 

[Harry Carry]

Hi and welcome. Post some pics so we can see the new member of the family. I have a Pop mk4, know nothing about fiats as I’ve always had Japanese. Lots of help on here.

 

[Oletimer]

You'll find your car will give you what you are prepared to give it = good service in = good service back.
Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty, you'll also learn along the way - it might just save your bacon one day should you breakdown.
I say the same to everybody but KEEP it well serviced and don't be neglecting simple things, they have a habit of becoming serious.
ATB with your motoring.
George

 

[jimboy]

Back in the early 70s serving my time in a well known garage in Aberdeen, the service bay was run by an old chap, he did the basic oil,fluids and filter changes, he also sprayed the underside of vehicles with oil/paraffin mixture, proper pump sprayer, it went on like a white fine bubble like mixture. Some old cars came into the garage at that time, 50s and 60s underneath if you ran your finger and expose the metal, it was silver with no hint of rust.

 

[Oletimer]

Done similar with every car I've owned. In 1960 I was an apprentice at a place called 'Modern Transport' and it was common practice between the 'spanners' on our monthly servicing routines to spray the trucks and trailers with used oil and paraffin as a rust preventative. It's surprising how it keeps the rust at bay. It's not a clean job to do, so don't do it on your beautiful drive at home because you'll end up with drips of oil all over the place. Careful with your rubber parts too, they might not take kindly to the old oil treatment.

George