As a 20 year old girl with her first ever car and no experience with any type of handiwork this video helped me so much and saved me £60 that the garage was gonna charge me! 😊
@DrivenMadShow4 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@jennyhugelibrarys65432 ай бұрын
£60 is alright my garage wanted to charge me £170😔
@stitcha123Ай бұрын
That’s a bargain. I’d have gone for the £60
@kellydavis31084 ай бұрын
This will be the third time in 5 years doing this repair for my daughter's Fiat, tomorrow. I'm so sick of this flawed design!
@DrivenMadShow4 ай бұрын
It’s such a pain! You should be a pro at it now 😂. Thanks for the comment 👍
@1908ZuidАй бұрын
@@DrivenMadShowHow about the driverside with the keylock? Any different?
@crobertson44235 ай бұрын
I have just replaced the hinges both doors on my fiat 500 using this video as a guide. I'd normally pay a mechanic to do this kind of work, so I am saying a big thank you. This cost me £5 for the parts and just my time instead of couple of hundred. The video is really easy to follow and doesn't need any special equipment.
@DrivenMadShow5 ай бұрын
That’s a great result! Glad we could help. It’s also satisfying knowing you did it yourself. Thanks for the comment. 👍
@scottburghart9278 Жыл бұрын
Excellent vid, thanks! I just did the passenger side of my wife's 500 sport, at 102,000 miles. I did the driver side around 5 years ago but needed a refresher. Well done!
@DrivenMadShow Жыл бұрын
Cheers Scott :)
@MartsGarage5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much. I was able to fix mine without any aggro after watching your video. I managed to not have to remove fully the main handle at the rear by using a small no2 pozi screwdriver bit and a 1/4" spanner to turn it. There was just enough room to remove and replace the screw. Thanks again. Martin.
@colinehufschmitt6064 Жыл бұрын
Thanks you so much for your help! I made it alone for the first time ever. I feel so proud...
@DrivenMadShow Жыл бұрын
And so you should👏🏼 ... its fiddly and the dealer wanted 250 to do it here !
@jonno12305 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! You've saved me a trip to the dealers and a big bill.
@DrivenMadShow5 ай бұрын
Glad to help 👍
@philwhite70344 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great instructional video, made this job much easier than it would have been, cheers!
@DrivenMadShow4 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@davidsavage9255 Жыл бұрын
Thank you....this video helped me sort my door handle fault. Saved me money and time :)
@DrivenMadShow Жыл бұрын
You would think FIAT would up the quality a tad :) glad it helped
@theresAsnakeInMaBoot11 ай бұрын
Thanks!! Great video with great insight. Door handle hinge on my Abarth broke a few months ago and this video was easy to follow along to fix. One note: mine is 2013 Abarth / US. That side door jamb screw isn’t a T30 on my car. More like T15. And soft metal, very easy to strip that screw head. :(
@DrivenMadShow11 ай бұрын
They are not the greatest quality that's for sure - glad it helped :)
@maximehoudayer4802Ай бұрын
Thanks a lot from france !
@DrivenMadShowАй бұрын
Merci d'avoir pris le temps de commenter - Nath est en France maintenant - en vacances, son endroit préféré
@laragoodridge6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video, I've just changed mines today and yes the screw from Amazon was too short I use back the old screw
@DrivenMadShow6 ай бұрын
Better than forking out at the dealer - thank you :)
@existinginaspace83477 ай бұрын
Mine just broke tonight. Thanks for the upload m8, I need mine for work XD sadly I'll have to fix it outside in 15° weather.
@DrivenMadShow7 ай бұрын
Best of luck - we have our shades on here in Portugal 😎
@tomasdillema253Ай бұрын
Thanks a ton, saved me a bunch of time! 🎉
@DrivenMadShowАй бұрын
You're welcome! - glad it went well :)
@user-hw4lu6jw1f5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial, well explained and easily fixed!!
@DrivenMadShow5 ай бұрын
Glad it helped! Thanks for the comment 👍
@stefanobio7045 Жыл бұрын
Hi Nath.... Well done on that tricky little job, the 500 is looking good. Best regards, Stefano.
@DrivenMadShow Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@johnhepworth676611 ай бұрын
Excellent video thanks made the job much easier.
@DrivenMadShow11 ай бұрын
Glad it helped
@cfordyce22 ай бұрын
Great instruction! Thanks!
@DrivenMadShow2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful, appreciate the time to comment.
@richardhandel20115 ай бұрын
Great video, very helpful, many thanks.
@DrivenMadShow5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@yanlajeunesse9491 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch... made it very easy and a fast fix :)
@DrivenMadShow Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@mikees60 Жыл бұрын
Another quality bit of lubing. That's the trouble with getting old, you need a bit of assistance. Random question, what's happened to the Pandas?
@DrivenMadShow Жыл бұрын
Panda one, chopped in for the Abarth - Panda two flogged and we just spaffed the cash 🕺 on coffee and buns - JEEP sold bought a newer L200 auto, that blew up a week after I bought it and is still having a new engine fitted ( not seen it this year ) and the Queen B Merc is just to get me about while waiting for my L200 to be repaired - problem 😩 I bloody love this B class - really love it - it is our car of choice, the Tcross has not turned a key for ages, even the urban ninja takes it dogging 🫣
@mitch9225 Жыл бұрын
Complete novice here... mrs' handle has fallen to the same fate. This is very helpful, thank you! Can I ask what grease you used for the hinge? Cheers
@Yumbutteredsausage Жыл бұрын
K Y jelly lube will make it pull & push with ease 😮
@Yumbutteredsausage Жыл бұрын
Any automotive grease sufficient, even Vaseline because it's thick & will lubricate hinge & keep moisture out 😮
@DrivenMadShow Жыл бұрын
If we can do it you will have no problem 😌 … we used red rubber grease, for no real reason, other than it’s inert .. any old grease will do … the red rubber comes in small tubes , saves buying a massive tub, just something better than a spray type WD40 will do the trick … best of luck 🤞🏼
@mitch9225 Жыл бұрын
@@DrivenMadShow top man, thank you!
@mitch9225 Жыл бұрын
@@DrivenMadShow all done and dusted today with no calamities in about 2 hours or so, thank you very much for the video! Makes working on cars for the first time feel a lot less daunting and saves money that doesn’t need to be spent 👍
@CBX812 ай бұрын
My abarth had a T15 torx instead of a Phillips holding the hinge to the handle
@DrivenMadShow2 ай бұрын
Suspect its different country building them - think they are made in Poland, Italy, Mexico and somewhere else I cannot remember
@johntrefz105510 ай бұрын
nice video, thank you
@DrivenMadShow10 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! very kind :)
@lucianodimarino97393 ай бұрын
Thank you !!!
@DrivenMadShow3 ай бұрын
You're welcome! - its not too bad a job
@stevensmi1167 Жыл бұрын
Get decent craft knife and pull membrane plastic gently and cut the sealant- also the sealant will stick back together
@DrivenMadShow Жыл бұрын
Good shout !
@jamesd.995511 ай бұрын
Went to look at a Abarth today. Door handle fell off in my hands 😂. Still would buy it for a good deal I suppose.
@DrivenMadShow11 ай бұрын
🤣 they are a bit shit ! all part of the charm
@NicoBotha-m6e17 күн бұрын
Hi Are you still happy with the cruise control? I am planning to do the same. Nico
@DrivenMadShow17 күн бұрын
Hi Nico - Had no issues whatsoever - works a treat - I go from the Algarve to Lisbon at least twice a month, best thing I have done, makes the motorway so much better.
@mariklencela77969 ай бұрын
Too many coincidences between me and you mate… I’m looking to replace door handle on a fiat 500 drivers side which my girlfriend owns also we got same tissot watch 🤣
@DrivenMadShow9 ай бұрын
You must be extremely attractive too. 😏 (just like me) Good luck with the handle fix 👍
@KevinSamuelsKid Жыл бұрын
The Fiat 500x does not have that open access to the lock after removing the door panel. I can’t find a single video on it
@DrivenMadShow Жыл бұрын
Thats a car I would like to own, but never had one - sorry can be of no help, I looked you are right, I cannot see anyone doing it :(
@oliviab5535 ай бұрын
Have you got the link to buy the exact hinges you’re using please?
@DrivenMadShow5 ай бұрын
Hi! Here’s where I purchased mine. amzn.eu/d/0f8PUxr Thanks for the comment 👍
@edgie7013 ай бұрын
You didn't take off the rods ???
@DrivenMadShow3 ай бұрын
No need for this bit😅
@edgie7013 ай бұрын
@@DrivenMadShow so the hinge can be changed without the rods being took off , good to know , thanks
@TDI4fun9 ай бұрын
Does anyone have the part number for that little door handle hinge?
@DrivenMadShow9 ай бұрын
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265085745563 part number shown, but check the year etc, maybe confirm with a dealer
@claresmith722710 ай бұрын
Where does the kit plastic part go?
@DrivenMadShow10 ай бұрын
Refresh my memory if wrong - the only bit I recall is the scratch protector that sits inside the handle between it and the door, so the handle does not rub against the paint.
@JohnJohn-bd3wz6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your video. I like your Tissot, can you give the typenumber so i can search for this watch. Kind regards from Holland.
@DrivenMadShow6 ай бұрын
He left yesterday for a few days up a mountain (doing whatever you do in the cold, not for me 😎 a heat fanatic, old bones !) I will ask him to let you know, I cannot 100% tell you as he has an ever expanding watch collection with a few Tissot's in it - he is back mid next week.
@DrivenMadShow6 ай бұрын
Hi there, not sure exactly the model but this number is on the casing, L890/990k If you put that in google it comes up 👍 It’s one of my favourite watches. Thanks for the comment!
@JohnJohn-bd3wz6 ай бұрын
@@DrivenMadShow Thank you, kind regards.
@raqueljcosta Жыл бұрын
You must have a strong ass girlfriend to break that 🤣
@Yumbutteredsausage Жыл бұрын
She turns green when she gets angry 😮
@raqueljcosta Жыл бұрын
@@Yumbutteredsausage lool
@DrivenMadShow Жыл бұрын
I have been waiting for his nibs to answer ( nice English term 🤪 )
@d-s-ll23789 ай бұрын
Ether the door handle designer is an idiot or doing this on purpose, he should be fired or the car fired?
@DrivenMadShow9 ай бұрын
And the cost saving at whatever cost
@phililpb Жыл бұрын
these are really awful cars.
@DrivenMadShow Жыл бұрын
We love them - our 3rd 500 :) must me mad, but not many cars have character
@phililpb Жыл бұрын
@@DrivenMadShow yes they are nice to look at but seems to be always sufferig mechanical issues. My wife loves her 500 I just wish it was a bit more reliable
@DrivenMadShow Жыл бұрын
@@phililpb ours have been 100% mechanically, just the nasty plastic bits snap or fall off :)