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[Highlander]

Yep the last post, and in more ways than one.
We have now had the car for 2 years, in that time it has required a new top mount bearing after 6.000 miles and a set of front tyres after 8.000.
Put new set of front tyres on the other week to be told by fitter "I think that top mount bearing is clicking, and how the f**k has it gone through tyrea so soon, is your old lady doing a bit rallying with it??".
It's a nice car FIAT, and well though out, but I can't help thinking that the two faults are linked, and I dont want to face large car repair bills in the future nor do I want a car that has a large question mark over it.

So the Qubo goes next week, to be replaced by Kia Venga 1.6 CRDI.

Had I been able to see that Fiat had done something with regards to the top mount problem, I may have thought about another Qubo, but as far as I can gather the dealers are told just to replace and put back on the road.
Sorry Fiat, thats not the way its done, and all that happens is you lose customers.

Take Care Folks
Ian

 

[Qube O]

Highlander.
Sorry to lose you, I have enjoyed your posts on the forum. Good luck with the Kia, I changed from them to Fiat, but I do understand, and agree with what you say.
All the best.
Qube O.

 

[raton_laveur]

Yep the last post, and in more ways than one.
We have now had the car for 2 years, in that time it has required a new top mount bearing after 6.000 miles and a set of front tyres after 8.000.
Put new set of front tyres on the other week to be told by fitter "I think that top mount bearing is clicking, and how the f**k has it gone through tyrea so soon, is your old lady doing a bit rallying with it??".
It's a nice car FIAT, and well though out, but I can't help thinking that the two faults are linked, and I dont want to face large car repair bills in the future nor do I want a car that has a large question mark over it.

So the Qubo goes next week, to be replaced by Kia Venga 1.6 CRDI.

Had I been able to see that Fiat had done something with regards to the top mount problem, I may have thought about another Qubo, but as far as I can gather the dealers are told just to replace and put back on the road.
Sorry Fiat, thats not the way its done, and all that happens is you lose customers.

Take Care Folks
Ian

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I think that Fiat did do something about it, at least on the production line. I've done 24000 miles in 9 months and haven't had either problem. It may be that the fix can't be applied to older vehicles.
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[Highlander]

Many thanks Qube O, for the kind words, I'll still keep an eye on the page, and no doubt will pass comment from time to time.

I still think the Qubo, is a well bolted together, and thought out piece of kit.
but it is only over the past few weeks, talking with staff at Fiat dealers just how bad the top mount problem is,"a lot greater than are posting on this page".

My main fear was a total bearing failing, which could result in a loss of steering, and as my wife drives the car all the time, i'm just not prepared to take the risk.
Once it was noticed that the bearing was clicking again, well lets just say it was the straw that broke the camels back.

Now i'm keeping my fingers crossed the new one will cone in time for the holidays, I dont want to do too many more miles with the Qubo.

cheers Ian

 

[philnicandamy]

Highlander sorry to read the news, didnt really get to know you that well but read posts you've made and I totally understand your feelings with the qubo...fingers crossed the Kia's here in time for a superrb holiday!!

Mum's just took delivery of the same car your getting..she refuses to get out of it loves the drive soooooo much!!

take care & hopefully see you around here sometimes

 

[Highlander]

Dont worry you aint got rid of me yet, new car to be collected on Wed. of next week.
Gor to admis some nice touches from Kia, there C.S. dept. phoned during the week to thank us for purchasing a Kia, and asked if they could get an e-mail address to inform us of any special offers that were on, June and July is 50% off a service. FIAT PLEASE TAKE NOTE. Your meant to make customers feel welcome.
Anyway gotta go, i've got a Labradoodle that wants to go walkies in the rain. once again (sheesh).

cheers Ian