Tell me all about the Fiat 500.

Tell me all about the Fiat 500.

Paul Wieland

Jun 2014 Filed under: choosing new car

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Expert answer

Hi Paul,

The good news is that it still looks fresh and funky after all these years, and it's good fun to drive. It's not as classically brilliant as the rival MINI in terms of steering feel and dynamic abilities, but in its bouncy-as-a-pogo-stick way, it's a hoot. The quality of the cars, made in Fiat's factory in Poland, is generally pretty good, but there are one or two things to look for. The diesel engine can fail entirely (thankfully a rare occurrence) and any engine management warning light means an immediate trip to your dealer. Interiors can rattle and squeak a lot too and the paint is a bit on the thin side.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe