What has caused a major engine failure in my Fiat 500 Multijet diesel?

In 2008 I went to a Fiat dealership and, with the help of the car salesman, configured a 500 Multijet diesel to my 'needs' and to a very high spec. Having spent my life savings on the car, I was told it...

What do you think of the Fiat 500 and should I go for a petrol or diesel model?

I am looking to change my car from a Citroen C2 to a Fiat 500. I'm interested in economy and will probably keep this car for at least 10 years. I have always liked diesels but am worried about the problems...

Fiat 500 - start/stop system doesn't work

I have a new Fiat 500 with stop/start, but the system refuses to work. It has been back to the garage numerous times because the stop/start does not apply itself when it should, and when it does it does...

Should our daughter buy a Fiat 500 as her next car?

My daughter has completed her studies and will hopefully soon be starting work as a midwife. She currently has an ageing Fiat Punto, but with a salary on the horizon is looking to upgrade and is keen on...

Should I replace my Suzuki Swift with a Renault Captur, and is it really road tax-free?

I am looking to replace my ageing, but reliable and economical, Suzuki Swift 1.5VVT with a Renault Captur TCe 90. I understand that this comes with 4-year or 100,000 mile warranty and four years servicing,...

Would you recommend a 3-door car for our daughter's first car?

We are looking to buy a 3-year-old used car for our 17-year-old daughter who has just started driving lessons. Although we've narrowed our choice between a Toyota Yaris, for reliability, or a Fiat 500,...

Could you recommend an economical car with plenty of space that's fun to drive?

I am a student nurse in need of a good, reliable and reasonably economical car. However I am quite the car snob - having grown up around big brothers who like their cars, I have somewhat acquired the same...

Can I fit a spare wheel to my Ford Ka?

My Ford Ka has no spare wheel (which worried me as an arthritic 79-year-old who could normally get help in changing a wheel). When I asked my Ford dealer about runflats, I was told that without TPMS they...

Can you recommend a small 4x4 which is capable of traversing a steep driveway?

A single elderly lady has a 2.0-litre Subaru Impreza and wants to change to a smaller, more economical 4WD. I understand that the Fiat Panda is quite effective. Are there any others that you would recommend...

Injectors blown on 2008 Fiat 500 - what can I do?

My 2008 Fiat 500 1.3 diesel blew it's injectors recently while travelling along a country lane. Fiat have said it’s out of warranty and won’t give me anything towards getting it repaired. I spent my life...