Fiat Service and Maintenance
Italian Style & Character
Fiat brings Italian flair and fuel efficiency to American roads, offering distinctive styling and nimble handling in a compact, city-friendly package since returning to the U.S. in 2011.
OUR EXPERIENCE WITH FIAT VEHICLES
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Westco Automotive has developed specialized knowledge of these stylish Italian runabouts, from the popular 500 to the larger 500L and sporty Abarth models. Our technicians understand the quirks of Fiat's MultiAir technology, have replaced countless window regulators, and know exactly where to look when electrical gremlins appear. We've kept many Fiats on the road that other shops might have given up on, and we appreciate the unique character these cars bring to the automotive landscape. If you own a Fiat, you'll find a shop that takes its Italian soul seriously.
Some common repairs for Fiat Vehicles:
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MultiAir unit replacement and diagnosis
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Window regulator and motor failure
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Clutch pedal assembly replacement (manual)
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Turbocharger issues (Abarth models)
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Electrical gremlins in body control modules
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Timing belt replacement (older models)
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Suspension noise diagnosis and repair
Some known Issues by model:
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Fiat 500 (2012-2019): MultiAir unit failure, window regulator breakage, clutch pedal assembly cracking, electrical issues, door handle failures
Fiat 500 Abarth (2012-2019): Turbocharger wastegate issues, blow-off valve failure, clutch wear, suspension noise, exhaust manifold cracks
Fiat 500L (2014-2020): Transmission issues (dual-clutch), electrical gremlins, turbo failures, sunroof leak and mechanism failure
Fiat 500X (2016-present): MultiAir issues, transmission shudder, electrical problems, rear main seal leaks
Fiat 124 Spider (2017-2020): Infotainment screen failures, convertible top issues, clutch slave cylinder failure, transmission noise
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Interesting Information
The Fiat 500's modern revival, launched in 2007, was an immediate success, selling over 500,000 units in its first year and spawning multiple variations including the high-performance Abarth, the off-road-inspired 500X, and the retro-cool 500C convertible.