Is this poor Fiat Engineering - or just bad luck?

My wife bought a Fiat Panda Cross in Dec 2014 on a PCP. By Aug 2015, the rear differential was leaking oil and needed replacing. Over the period of the three year warranty several other issues came up...

My Fiat has an intermittent steering problem - is Fiat responsible?

I have a Fiat Panda 4x4 which I bought new in 2010. I have had intermittent power failure on the steering. I remember seeing Watchdog some years ago when this seemed to be a common fault with the car....

Is the Fiat Panda 4x4 suitable for tall drivers?

My wife is considering a Fiat Panda 4x4. We have a narrow garage for which it would be ideal; however, I am over six foot in height, with a bad back. Would the seating and ride comfort be good enough?...

What's the towing limit of the Fiat Panda 4x4?

My step-son is considering buying a new Fiat Panda Cross. Would it be suitable to be fitted with a tow-bar to tow a small sheep transporter? The trailer would probably only be required to transport...

Which small 4x4 is best?

I'm looking at replacing my current car with a small petrol 4x4. I do about 7000 miles a year and want a car that will allow me to do lots of outdoor activities, all year round. I intend to keep the vehicle...

Need a small car for use in rural Scotland

I am trying to advise my stepson on buying a new car. He lives in rural Scotland and we have a number of questions:- 1) His budget will be in the region of £15,000; would he be better to think of a new...

Disappointed in Fiat Panda 4x4 - what should I replace it with?

I am very disappointed with my Fiat Panda 4x4. Although it is a comfortable and attractive car, it is extremely expensive to run (poor MPG) and in the first 16 months of ownership it required two new sets...

Best 4x4 for £15k?

I want to buy a small 4x4 for everyday use for about £15k. I commute about one hour a day, with some motorway driving. I also want to use the car for holiday touring, with decent economy. What should I...

What's the best small 4x4 auto?

My 83 year old father lives on a steep hill that is often snow covered or muddy. He doesn't want a big 4x4 and feels that even on winter tyres his current Skoda Yeti would struggle, it is also unreliable....

What's the best cheap 4x4?

Looking to buy a small but capable budget 4x4 for local use in snow and on rough tracks getting timber. Suzuki Jimmy or Daihtsu Terios (or alternatives). What's best?