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Fiat specialist in Cork

  • 15-10-2015 11:06pm
    #1
    cantdecide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,364 ✭✭✭✭


    As the title says; I have an '08 Fiat Bravo 1.4/ 77k KM's and I live in Cork. I do most of the routine maintenance stuff myself but I have a couple of minor concerns relating to the engine and I'd rather bring it somewhere familiar with the brand if at all possible.

    Recommendations appreciated :)


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  • #2
    The Sidewards Man
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭The Sidewards Man


    What are your concerns?


  • #3
    cantdecide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,364 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    I kind of low volume turbine type noise is how I would describe it. You can hear it at low speeds when the engine is under load; in traffic with the windows down or when driving down a narrow street with the noise reflecting back. You can barely hear it if the engine isn't under load. There's also a ticking type noise maybe a pulley bearing chattering or something like that. Of course, maybe the noises are related. The car is driving fine otherwise.

    I had the timing belt changed recently and the noise was the same before and after. Unfortunately, I forgot to mention them to the last mechanic before he did the job. He did a grand job on the belt but I can see that he's not a fan of Italian cars so I feel like shopping for a new mechanic who might be a bit more sympathetic.


  • #4
    Pelvis Parsley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,749 ✭✭✭Pelvis Parsley


    I'd suggest Dan Seamans.

    I have a 142 Fiat and an older Alfa, and have found them very helpful and competent regarding both. They have some ex Lee Garage people there now as well.


  • #5
    cantdecide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,364 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    Pelvis Parsley wrote: »
    I'd suggest Dan Seamans.

    I have a 142 Fiat and an older Alfa, and have found them very helpful and competent regarding both. They have some ex Lee Garage people there now as well.

    There's a good chance I drove your Fiat. I was working in the yard for the distributor last year!!


  • #6
    Tazio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 706 ✭✭✭Tazio


    Turn off your air-con (if fitted) and see if noise stops?

    Otherwise put some glossy magazines under your front tyres and with the engine running turn the steering wheel left/right/left to see if the noise get worse?

    (Just guessing if it's an air-con compressor issue or power steering pump problem).

    As regards FIAT/Alfa garage in the Cork area; I've had an Alfa Romeo in with Dan Seamans and found them good this year.

    I've also used Brian Powel Motor Services http://www.brianpowellmotorservices.com/ down the hill for 2 Alfas and one FIAT and found them excellent.


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