I have noticed that the screw threads on the top of both front shock absorbers on our Fiat 500 are very rusty. The cause of the problem appears to be that the cup shaped upper mounting plate is holding water when it rains or when the car is washed. Our Seicento had a rubber cover fitted but according to the Parts Department at the local dealer, there is no such cover listed for the Fiat 500. Can anyone please tell me if this is a known problem?
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