jimbob1979
New member
Extremely dissatisfying visit to Fiat Research garage Nuneaton. I purchased my 2017 tipo 1.6mjet last July, 20k on the clock, clutch was slipping by last november after just 23k! They replaced the clutch under the 3 year warranty, now the clutch bearing is on its way out at just 34k, grinding noise when pressing the clutch and high pitch whirring noise when travelling at speed.
Took it in yesterday to be looked at, was told they need to strip the car down to see exactly what it was at a cost of over £600. Then was told that the part replaced under warranty doesnt come with a further 12 month warranty as i didnt pay for the new part myself! What a joke, was told i might be given some discount as a gesture of goodwill from Fiat but its a risk i take after i pay for all of the work to be done. After this experience i will never be buying a used car from there ever again. I can get an entire clutch kit fitted elsewhere for around £350 so why would i risk paying over £600 for the work???
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Took it in yesterday to be looked at, was told they need to strip the car down to see exactly what it was at a cost of over £600. Then was told that the part replaced under warranty doesnt come with a further 12 month warranty as i didnt pay for the new part myself! What a joke, was told i might be given some discount as a gesture of goodwill from Fiat but its a risk i take after i pay for all of the work to be done. After this experience i will never be buying a used car from there ever again. I can get an entire clutch kit fitted elsewhere for around £350 so why would i risk paying over £600 for the work???
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