Trying to post this on AIBU:
Hello All, I am an old timer (even made it into the first book!). I have set up a new profile, as today we are going public with our car troubles.
I have owned my Fiat Panda Cross for three and a half years and it has been one issue after another. Am I being unreasonable to think that a new car should last more than three and a half years and that a car with this service history is not fit for purpose?
The basic service history is below and the Q code is on fb and Twitter.
Right now my husband is sat outside the local Fiat garage with the car and signs (with Q code) in the window.
We have a twitter account
twitter.com/whyismypandacr1
And a Facebook Page
m.facebook.com/CrossPanda
www.honestjohn.co.uk/ Is always worth a look too.
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See this car’s service history first:
When 7 months old, rear differential replaced.
Since then, this car has had two engine control units replaced, the turbo refurbished, two sets of wheel bearings replaced and a boot repaint due to an incorrect part being fitted prior to sale as new.
Now, after fewer than 60K miles, and 7 months after warranty expired the gear box is grinding and struggling to go into gear.
So trusty Mumsnet, am I being unreasonable to think this car is not fit for purpose?