Frances144 Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 I am thinking about buying a Fiat. There is no dealership up here. What is the deal on buying a brand new car under warranty but not being able to get it serviced? Will any professional garage be able to cover the warranty or do you have to take it back to the original garage or a Fiat garage? (and before someone says why a Fiat, I want a Fiat Panda 4x4 - are there any other small 1.2 4x4 around?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 When I had a Fiat I took it to Brae Central Garage for servicing, MOT etc. But Jims garage in town will work on most models of car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooter Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 If there are any problems which require a warranty repair the car will have to be shipped South, probably at your expense!Toyota do a 1.4 4WD Urban Cruiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenie79 Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 When my fiat needed something done, (fiat recalled it) I put it to aberdeen as freight and arnold clark picked it up and took it back to the boat. They paid for it because it had been recalled but it was still a frap because they had to keep it longer and i had to change bookings etc. So I reckon it would be too expensive to put it south, plus don't think the panda 4x4 gets too great reviews?? But me and my panda are great pals and she's quite good in the snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkelt skapninger Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 The Nissan Juke is available as a 4x4 and is smaller than most, but with no Nissan dealers in Shetland you'll be in the same situation as with the Fiat... Would the Kia Sportage be too big for your needs? The 4WD versions are 2l rather than 1.2 but you'll be able to get it serviced at J Burgess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances144 Posted December 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 I wish they still made the 4x4 Subaru justy tbh. I want a nice little 4x4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Lipper Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 What about a Suzuki Jimny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances144 Posted December 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 They are revolting! Sorry, but they are plus a silly name! (may have to eat my words, though if that is the only small 4x4 on offer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTL Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 Suzuki SX4 has a 4wd version, petrol and diesel. Has a Fiat engine (from Fiat Sedici), may even be built in same plant in Hungary. Depreciates just as fast as a Fiat. Was thinking about one for myself but was not impressed with clunky 6-speed gearbox and really heavy steering. Leasks have a few in. I'm not "into" cars at all, so if you find something suitable please share thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances144 Posted December 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 Have Leasks got the Suzuki dealership? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugglebreck Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 Surely a 'small' 4x4 = Defender 90? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unlinkedstudent Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 When the Fiat Panda first came out, it had the highest number of deaths compared to other vehicles. The safety features were practically zilch. I would never buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances144 Posted December 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 Ha-ruddy-ha I like the idea of a Fiat Panda 4x4 - I was traveling about Aberdeen in the snow in one last weekend and it was great and coped very well. It is to replace the Yaris when that comes to the end of its useful life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanofNess Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 When the Fiat Panda first came out, it had the highest number of deaths compared to other vehicles. The safety features were practically zilch. I would never buy one. You mean the original panda from 30 years ago or the one that came out 6 years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances144 Posted December 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 The 4x4 one - http://www.fiat.co.uk/showroom/?id=4038 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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