No car is perfect, but we've gathered everything relating to the Fiat reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Fiat 500: replacement key cost

13 May 2019

I lost my keys and now I need to replace the key fob for my Fiat 500. Can I replace it on the cheap? Or will going through a dealer be expensive? Read more

Fiat Punto: Key fob replacement

10 May 2019

I lost the keys to my Fiat Punto on a night out. What's the cost of getting a new set from my dealer? Is it a cheap enough fix? Read more

Fiat Freemont 2013 or Toyota Kluger 2008: Which should I buy?

15 Mar 2019

I am not sure whether to buy a 2013 Fiat Freemont with 105,000 km or a 2008 Toyota Kluger with 225,000 km. Which one would you recommend? And if the recommendation is the Freemont, are spare parts ...Read more

Fiat 500 2013: Water in cabin

18 Jan 2019

I am having issues with my 2013 Fiat 500.Water is pooling on the driver’s side, both front and back when it rains, and I can't for the life of me figure out where it's coming from. We have looked at ...Read more

What's a cheap and reliable car?

26 Oct 2018

I am looking for a used car and I came across a used 2014 Fiat Punto at a dealer, which has run 28,000 km and priced at $8000. This is my first car in Australia and I am looking for a cheap and ...Read more

How high is the Fiat Scudo?

19 Sep 2018

How high is the Fiat Scudo? Read more

How much does the Fiat Scudo weigh?

19 Sep 2018

How much does the Fiat Scudo weigh? Read more

Is the Fiat Scudo a diesel?

19 Sep 2018

Is the Fiat Scudo a diesel? Read more

How long is the Fiat Scudo?

19 Sep 2018

How long is the Fiat Scudo? Read more

Is the Fiat Scudo a 4x4?

19 Sep 2018

Is the Fiat Scudo a 4x4? Read more
Subaru, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, HSV lead latest recalls

Subaru, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, HSV lead latest recalls

30 Jul 2018 by Robbie Wallis

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commissions (ACCC) has issued its latest round of safety recalls, with a number of models called back from Subaru, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, HSV... Read more

What's causing my Fiat Ducato to go into limp mode?

4 May 2018

Our Fiat Ducato motorhome has three times now shown an error message ‘check transmission see handbook’ and the vehicle has gone into limp mode. If the vehicle is turned off after awhile it seems to ...Read more
BMW, Mazda, FCA, Citroen and Peugeot models recalled

BMW, Mazda, FCA, Citroen and Peugeot models recalled

14 Sep 2017 by Robbie Wallis

Manufacturers including BMW, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), Peugeot and Citroen have issued recalls via the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Read more
Takata airbag recall impacts some brands twice

Takata airbag recall impacts some brands twice

25 Jul 2017 by Justin Hilliard

The Takata airbag recalls continue to intensify. Read more
ACCC issues fourteen recalls in past fortnight

ACCC issues fourteen recalls in past fortnight

14 Mar 2017 by Daniel Gardner

A number of potentially hazardous faults have been identified in vehicles sold in Australia, prompting a wide range of recalls. Read more

Best options for a fun convertible?

5 Sep 2016

Merc-ed out, I'm a baby boomer wanting sunshine, fun and change. I thought a Mercedes CLA sedan would do the trick but after my 190E, C180 and C220, I want a change. But a lot of the little fun ...Read more
Why 2016 has already set a car safety recall record

Why 2016 has already set a car safety recall record

9 Jul 2016 by Joshua Dowling

We've passed the annual peak for car safety recalls -- and there is still six months left to run. Read more

Freemont build date mistake

18 Jan 2016

My Fiat Freemont has been sold to me as built in March 2014 when in fact the build date is March 2013. So it's now two years old and I've paid $3-4000 more than necessary for this vehicle. What can I ...Read more

Mini Cooper best small sporty car?

11 Jan 2016

Could you please give me your thoughts on the Mini Cooper? The kids are off our hands and we're looking to purchase one for my wife, as she is keen on a small, sporty car. Read more

Should I buy a Freemont?

14 Sep 2015

I'd like your thoughts on buying a Fiat Freemont. We are after a seven-seater for about $30,000 and were thinking of a Freemont with 2.4-litre petrol engine and automatic transmission. Read more