Abarth 500 friendly garage North West

[tomkidd]

Hi folks, I've just picked up an Abarth 500 and need to get the suspension overhauled. I'd like to find an a independent garage who knows the pros and cons of the Abarth 500 and what needs doing.

Can anyone recommend such a place?

I'm based in Lancaster.

[arguti]

Never used him but but very highly recommended work on italian cars, not too far from you.

http://www.ferdisgarage.co.uk

[p4cks]

No disrespect intended here, but it's just like any other car with standard suspension and doesn't need a specialist for what is a relatively straightforward job

[tomkidd]

Cheers, he did come up in a search. I might pay him a visit, thanks

[Gmlgml]

May be a bit far but parkgate motors on the Wirral are excellent. They’ve specialized in fiat 500’s for ages and I’ve had my Abarth and Alfa serviced there. Honest, well priced and friendly.

[tomkidd]

p4cks said:

No disrespect intended here, but it's just like any other car with standard suspension and doesn't need a specialist for what is a relatively straightforward job

None taken. The idea of taking it to a specialist was for diagnosis, if someone new the common faults and has done them numerous times before they are bound to be efficient at diagnosing the problem and also in time to fix the job. After leaning the whole front bumper has to come off I’m glad I took it to someone who knew instantly how long they take and also priced the job really well.

For anyone else reading and interested, I took it to a Fiat500 breaker called Club 500 Italia in Bury who also has a mechanic on site, parts galore and people who know the car inside out.