We Buy A Bargain £££ Fiat 500 C Will It Be An Easy Repair ???

[@acorndogs904]

Shout out to the lorry driver

[@charliecoco2115]

"Brand new 2nd hand battery", Stop it Rob, you're killing me!🤣🤣

[@lochamb1234]

He really makes me laugh every time he says that Charlie

[@lloydg2107]

Great vid guys. The consistency and frequency of your content is outstanding. I used to watch Wheeler Dealers and all the re-runs but now I don’t bother as your content is always fresh and authentic. And you guys do this day in, day out, always on time with limited resources while running a business. You achieve so much more than these big ticket productions with budgets and camera teams. KUDOS to you both - keep it going. 1m subs is gonna happen and it’s gonna be 100% well deserved.

[@andywakefield9826]

It's a good formula isn't it. No silly editing for the sake of it. It's fully honest. If theirs a mistake or set back it's left in. Hopefully it doesn't change

[@simonabbott7323]

19:15 That steering wheel boss looks all bashed in?

[@markplenty2631]

Respect to Silverlake for looking after you!! And what a bag of spaghetti wiring! Good job you and Chris are well versed in 500’s!

[@ericisgod100]

I went down to Silverlake to look at bonnet for my 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Absolutely brilliant service - stripped it from the vehicle so that I could inspect it before buying, came with brackets, bolts, washer pipes, clips etc. It was perfect and in colour for £100. Really professional.

[@CF21LDB]

Glad you broke your own rule and showed a Fiat 500 again, every job is different you’ve done on the 500 so not boring at all. Well done Lads.

[@2000globetrotter]

Just a thought...depending on how the odometer system is designed, the actual driven mileage of the car could be much less than the indicated mileage. It's possible that all the towed mileage has been counted as well, which would reduce the driven mileage by a lot! This was the case with the old fashioned speedo cable days but nowadays, who knows?

[@johngoodall7097]

Isn’t it nice to see someone who actually knows what he’s doing instead of someone who says maybe this maybe that? Rob and Chris have the knowledge about Fiat 500,s so nothing phases them, brilliant!!!

[@properpropertyplanning2412]

Another great video with useful content, I am so pleased your channel has support from other companies helping out, a great shout out for Silverlake, for going the extra mile, a great use of resources collecting the vehicle, saving you a journey. Keep them coming Chris, Rob

[@TheJonno1968]

I have one of these and I had a roof and boot issue however I found out there is a reset routine for the roof. I found this out on the fiat 500 forums. I got that issue sorted and now the only regular issue I get is the stop start disconnecting even after a getting a new battery. Mine is a twin air lounge and is on 90,000 miles now however it’s a great little car in my opinion. You guys are amazing, another great video Rob and I look forward to the conclusion of it. 😀

[@andrewcordery6157]

The new battery may need coding to the car

[@mikethebike6018]

Rob, if you put a fully discharged battery on a trickle charger for a couple of days it will take and hold a charge. The needle may take a day to move and when up to max will then come back down to zero when full.

[@graemeguthrie2054]

Great video Rob. We had on the 500 hatch two broken wires where the loom went from the roof into the hatch . I had to cut back and run new wire. It was due to flexing of the loom at Thant point. Looks as if these cars are a bit weak on electrics. I look forward to seeing you fix it and I know you will!

[@pauljones5403]

It’s great for us viewers seeing you open up a can/bag of worms on a new project, just proves that you guys are genuine and take the good and the bad and the ugly once you’ve purchased a vehicle, brilliant that you guys are adamant that cars are repaired and sold in top notch condition… I would not hesitate purchasing a car from you both.

[@adierob1]

Good little car and great video rob, think you have hit the nail on the head with the electrics I would say someone has removed relays or a module associated with it being coupled to a motor home and either left a lot of cut wires or got them mixed up and also maybe lost the earth to them as well. You could probably save a lot of time by asking the previous owner who done the conversion on it to allow the motorhome to control its lights then ringing them and asking them how they convert a cars lights to be operated by a motorhome

[@hoggmotorsport]

Can't beat a brand new 2nd hand battery Rob 😉👍 loving the backing music on this one too!!

[@neilfairless4589]

Rob, i had a bit of truck envy for you. What a rig that was. Really great bit of co-working with Silverlake, top job.

[@johnhaigh9428]

Rob, your sound is still very quite for 7 - 10 seconds then ramps up to normal at the start of a new segment. Have a listen to the end where you do the roundup in the garage (21:50 ish) at the end. I love electrical problems, use to work on computers before I retired, also had many a Lancia and Alfa Romeo great cars but Italian wiring is rubbish 😭, think they use reject spaghetti instead of real wire 🤣.

[@nicolawilks9643]

Has the horn / steering wheel airbag had a bang? On film it looked like the onside of a steel drum.

[@neildempster2827]

Yeah, I noticed that also. Looks a right mess!

[@alextripp1230]

Hi Rob and Chris, nice...Good buy and an electrical fault to sort, looking forward to this. Cheers, Alex.

[@johnchandler4900]

Rob as you're always wearing training shoes have you thought of getting a pair with steel toecaps to give yourself some form of protection especially as you do some quite heavy lifting at times ?

[@garypage8852]

Awesome work from Silverlake & who knows what the future might hold there...... Creacking little bit of footage from their driver too. these do make good content when the issues are unusual, I did notice the MOT miles are out, to the odo reading & also the damage to the steering wheel logo - not sure it that's a part of the airbag but it does let it down a bit. The car looks great & I'm sure will make fabulous content and a great ride for someone. Given used car prices these are going to be popular when they come up for sale.

[@ricbrook7059]

Noticed the temp sensor isn't working, that stops the roof from folding so check the passenger door mirror as thats where it should be.

[@sruk]

It’s working

[@vernonmatthews181]

You seem confident that the Fiat 500 is salvageable & interesting for the viewer to follow, thats good enough for me. 👍👍😁

[@roypowell3450]

Very good Rob, going to be a nice little car especially with its brand new second hand battery, love it!

[@roberthyde3676]

enjoy the video on the Fiat 5oo, looking forward to the diagnostic video on sorting out the electrical gremlins, keep up the great work Rob and Chris, never miss a post, love the white runners

[@leewalsh1035]

Hi lads. Just wanted to say to you both as you’ve been an inspiration to me, after breaking my leg and ankle back in August I discovered you two chaps on KZbin and I’ve had two operations and I’ve been off my feet since the 20th August and still off my feet and you lads have been such fantastic and interesting viewing. Better than anything on sky because your so genuine. Really has kept my spirits up and I can’t wait to start messing about with my cars again soon. Well January I’m told before I’m on my feet but loving it lads. Keep up the brilliant work and look forward to watching more videos. Lee

[@johnmontague4245]

Nice one Rob. It’s a lovely little car, and by the time you and Chris work your magic on it , it will be perfect. Always good to watch how you diagnose the faults so I’m looking forward to the next video on this car. Another interesting video Rob….cheers.

[@brettshepherd9024]

Thanks for sharing what you do Rob. Takes me back to where I grew up. Glad you’ve got hold of another 500. I picked one up for my Mrs last year, which has been a lovely little car. Standard problems but easy enough to to work on, even for a novice like myself. Keep the videos coming mate 👍🏽

[@paulbradford8240]

Nice little car. Those 500's always look good, no matter how old.

[@Official-YouTuber]

Nice video as always Rob, my guess is the common fault (wire in the boot) has messed up other electric modules. I’m sure that you’ll fix the problem in not time because you and Chris are professional car 🚘 experts and the best KZbin channel. Keep up the effort 👍and I look forward to seeing the problem being solved 😃 in the next upload of the Fiat 500.

[@eggy1962]

We do certainly enjoy electrical gremlin diagnosis and fixes, it drives home and pro mechanics nuts the best of times so imo it always worth watching. Appreciate the variety guys

[@chrishines6048]

The Fiat 500's are lovely little cars I love them and by the time you Chris sprinkled some mage on it, it would be a perfect little car for someone to enjoy

[@ericglass2093]

I think you are right and a lot of the problems are the tow lighting could be best place to start.

[@ewanstewart8011]

Silver lake seems like a great company and the staff are great from what I’ve seen on your videos Rob, that’s going to be an interesting fix video on the 500C 👍🏻

[@stephenricketts7764]

I don't mind another Fiat 500 video, this could be interesting. Chris can get the meter and buzz away to his hearts content! All of the issues appear to be connected (no pun intended) so solve the main one and the rest should follow on. Finally a big thank you to the Silverlake driver for filming and delivering. Thanks again Rob and Chris for a great video. 👍

[@sammytheseal2307]

I'll be "buzzing" to see what the problem was 😁

[@stephenricketts7764]

@@sammytheseal2307 Yes Sammy, it could be electrifying. 😂 I'll get my coat.🤔

[@sammytheseal2307]

@@stephenricketts7764 😱🙄 Yes coat needed, it's cold out. Get out of here with your puns 😂😂

[@deniscarr469]

Yes enjoyed it. Quick and neat, a nice little teaser for the next one. Looking forward to the diagnosis and fix. Knowing Rob I bet he gave the Silverlake driver a drink.

[@dietersmythe9649]

There’s a true craftsman, working on a gravel drive to remove the bumper and not losing one fastener!👍

[@allandavies9488]

I like the ''brand new second hand battery!'' Keep up the good work.

[@tomtodhunter1776]

That was a great gesture from Silverlake, and the transporter driver. It's a lovely car, I hope the electrical issues are a straight forward repair. One thing I did notice was the steering wheel. Has the Fiat emblem been dented in on the horn push/airbag?

[@sruk]

They all do it 👍

[@johngaskell68]

Awesome video as always lads. Don’t know if it’s relevant with it being a cabby but my sister in law has a 2008 500 hard top and she had problems with the wiring loom (inside the rubber trucking)where it comes out of the body at the top left hand of the boot . It actually cut through a few of the wires due to the boot opening and closing which in turn caused the rear brake lights , central locking and a few other things to stop working completely. Apparently this is a “thing” with the 500’s so it’s something you and Chris could look into ..? Hope this helps ..look forward to the next one guys 👍🏻😃

[@Bootneck-RMC]

This brought back a lot or old memories of the start of the channel. 😀 With the number of 500's you've done in the past, I don't see you having to much of a problem sorting this wee car out Rob. 👌👍

[@retro423]

love it Rob, some of those cars that are towed by motorhomes have a brake vacuum system fitted so they brake when the motorhome brakes,, might be worth a look

[@dominicwebb8000]

Just thinking - your headlight and rear loom problems - it's had that camper tow hitch fitted, they often splice into the loom to run the rear lights on the towed car instead of a trailer board. You can put the trailer plug in the wrong way round if you are very ham fisted and use enough force, might have blown some fuses or a BCM? Or the splice into the loom is actually causing the issues as they have used those splice blocks? We have an 11 plate 500c and the rear loom seems to take less stress than with the 500 hatchbacks... so it might all be connected to the hitch fitting?

[@miae6]

I did a worong repair on one of those and chopping through the loom i shorted it and took the fuse for the central locking (or something like that i cant remember 100%) its worth having a look

[@jamespadbury4302]

Nice little project. You may want to change the steering wheel air bag as that looked dented on the chrome trim 👍. Nice easy one for you guys.

[@andrewjames2735]

Hope it's not too much hassle for you Rob and Chris I am said renderer / plasterer you spoke with best of luck with it

[@CraigyGInDaHut1993]

Sister has a 500 and its starting to have problems with the wiring in the boot. Need to sort them out as number plate lights don't work normally. Me and my mate wired it up off the rear light so it could get rhough mot. Do agree about the front. It is easy enough to take off. I had some rusty screwd to deal with but have sorted all them out now

[@ged3680]

Good evening Rob and Chris. Nice little video, what a great company helping you out with the delivery. I’m sure you and Chris will sort it out. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged

[@cav4290]

Great 500 content. Have you replaced a fan resistor on one of these? I was able to locate it, but no idea how to remove the plastic cage/housing around it. Top tip: You don't need to use old key fobs, you can buy brand new ones on eBay for less than 9 GBP.

[@jeffshaw4553]

What a brilliant company for them to do that for you both such lovley lads good luck with the diagnosis of that am sure you both will sort it 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@grahammiddleton8447]

"Brand new second hand battery"! Love it Rob, I had a good laugh at that one 🤪

[@TheDaf95xf]

Morning Rob. Nice video with some technical fault finding for us on KZbin 😀 Excited waiting to see the fix on the little Fiat 500 🤔 Just love what ever your fixing on Salvage Rebuilds even if it’s the same care every time 🤩 Cheers Stevie 😎

[@markbardell]

We have the same problem on ours Rob the boot lid wire chaff over time and short out and then the roof doesn't work

[@sruk]

It’s very common 👍

[@jamiemw7917]

Great video as always, i used to have a smart fortwo with the motorhome brackets on and had terrible problems with the electrics, it turned out to be the wiring to power the lights for towing, had it taken out and all the problems disappeared.

[@nicka177]

Hi Rob, top work I love all the videos you and Chris keep putting out 👍🏻 I work for Fiat and if it helps there is a wiring loom repair kit available from Fiat, also in regards to the range not showing up on the Speedo, these did suffer with faulty Speedo/clocks, we replaced so many of these under warranty. I'm not saying that's definitely the problem but it's something to consider if you don't get to the route of the problem. I hope this helps! Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@sandyhallyburton889]

Thanks for the video, interesting that the car vertical mileage check is different to what’s on the car

[@chrisstyles4630]

Always good to see the fiat 500 back & this having an electric fault will be interesting to watch the fix 👍

[@markgoogle6973]

Chris & Rob that the best news today lol .... I always knew we would see a fiat 500c on this channel as after all its your car of choice bud lol... we love any build from Ferrari to lards .. Fiat 500 ... lets go young men ( chis included ) cool ... longer videos needed in winter months Rob and more is better if you can find time

[@barbaraneville5036]

The very common wiring issue as you say linked lights to a motorhome for towing purposes means some wire splicing has happened As long as it wasn't scotchlocks. Sure you will sort it out

[@manicmasterofmetal2620]

Hi fellas, I love the content in every video you two do. I love to see the thought process in the fault finding and I am always very happy when you discover the problem and sort it out. The music in the time lapse segments was bloody awful in this one. Sorry, I hate to whinge when I get terrific free content from you two but I like your more mellow regular stuff. Thanks again, keep em coming 👍

[@Milnoc]

Can vouch that these little cars are easy to work on even by amateur mechanics. I've been working on my North American 2015 Fiat 500 Abarth for a year and a half, doing routine maintenance, a few repairs, and a decent number of mods! I do most of the work at a local DIY garage which has car lifts, tools and proper disposal facilities. The garage is run by a professional mechanic who double-checks your work to make sure everything's safe and sound.

[@dominicwebb8000]

Don't try doing a clutch on an Abarth - it's a nightmare.

[@trevorjarvis3021]

Cracking video Rob - you can picture how nice this motor will look when you have finished it. The electrical fault finding will certainly make for interesting viewing, cannot wait for the next instalment.

[@carlharries6546]

Love it. "Then I will fit the Brand New second hand battery" keep it up mate.

[@Yourballix]

‘Fit that brand new 2nd hand battery’ Has to be on the new merch Classic

[@coopers4491]

You must be part italian by now !!!!!! Well done, great content as per usual chris and roberto!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@al.f.8204]

Another great video. Great to see a Fiat 500 back again, it’s like going back in time on the channel. Thanks for your ongoing efforts in providing excellent content, stay safe Gents, Cheers 👍🏽🙂

[@robinjones6999]

Great content Rob - I can see Chris doing an interesting "deep dive" on all that electrics. As you said its probably all to do with the towing gear

[@lucythemoggy1970]

did that black centre in the steering wheel look dented to you guys?

[@mcplindgren]

Great video guys 👍🏻 looks like it will be a good car in the end once you've sorted the sparks but that awesome Silverlake driver deserves a bloody good bonus 🙂👌🏻

[@mattbird4170]

Rob! The Car Vertical suggests the car was registered in April 2010 however the registration (VF11JXK) doesn’t reflect that. Running a check against the registration comes back with an identical car registered on 30th June 2011. Surely something isn’t right here?

[@sruk]

Yea my bad wrong car

[@mattbird4170]

@@sruk least it was nothing more! Loving the content

[@crisfiler6128]

' Fit that Brand New Second Hand Battery' 😂😂 Rob you make me laugh! Thankyou

[@miken2716]

Well done Rob. You boys make me smile. I’m a long time watcher and the formula is working. Nice style, interesting and keeping it fresh. Your in the wrong job.

[@Mrchris800]

Great video again. The steering wheel centre looks dented? Or is it just a reflection?

[@stevenbarrett7648]

Brand new, second hand !. Never mind the quality, feel the width !. Love it !

[@mmhustler8110]

love it... "Brand New 2nd Hand Battery!", True Salesman ;)

[@ada-ey3xd]

My punto used to show--- if I left it idle for too long without a proper drive. Might just need a small run about in it to get it showing again.

[@tstuart7333]

Appreciate all the time and effort you both put into the video's. Also for inviting us share your every day work practice and sharing your knowledge. Thank You.

[@ainteasybeingwheezy]

Going to be an interesting one watching you sorting the electrics out and bigup silverlake for help with collection and delivery

[@williamdonly7966]

No doubt, you two will sort the little fiat's faults, that will be a lovely little car for someone !! Good video, good content, well done.

[@stuhukin5237]

Hi Rob. A Fiat 500! Just like old times!! Happy memories of earlier days on the channel. Thanks for another first rate video.

[@colinthompson3496]

Brand new second hand keep on waffling Rob. Great video

[@skodakatie7341]

This is such a cute little car, it will be lovely when finished❤️

[@markpollard1909]

Alway love to see the problem solving. I once had an Alfa 155 V6 with all the sport pack on it, Alfa red and black speedline alloys. It had the usual Alfa electricals that killed, it. I bet it would have been half a days work for Rob and Chris to sort out!

[@katywalker8322]

We had a couple of 155s. Electrically no real issues. One had a front passenger window that didn’t work, but never bothered to look into it. Other had the boot release fail, which was a broken wire from the car body to the bootlid and easily fixed (once I got over being confused by the latch working with the boot open , and not with the boot closed!). Otherwise no electrical gremlins.

[@Christopher_T_Paul]

The fuel range will sort itself out after a little drive. The computer monitors distance and fuel and will frequently recalculate based on your driving.

[@nickhelm2420]

I just love you guys when you get these " Rubic cube jobs " knowing full well that you won't peel off the colored squares you and Chris will soon sort it out 😊

[@darrencowley8265]

Hi Rob and Chris yet again a great video thank you take care both 😀☺️

[@davidcurran6164]

Great idea for content Rob, will look forward to the video on the diagnostics of the electrical gremlins, will be very interesting & hopefully between you and Chris it can be solved! Keep up the great work & thank you both.

[@lrcb40]

"Brand new, second hand battery" - Rob, you must have been in sales...😂

[@thailandheron]

Made me laugh too, also his bag of worms.

[@chrishirst7716]

Have a look at the fuse my one was gone and had same problem.

[@johnny-jdb]

Guys, the mileage doesn't match what was shown on your car vertical check at the start.

[@peterclayton4321]

Looks like an interesting wiring diagnostic to come. 👍🥸

[@adam_b1187]

Great video thanks. Replacement fiat key covers and buttons are ten a penny on eBay/Amazon only a couple of quid, and 30 seconds to fit 👍

[@davidgreenwood5241]

Brand new second hand battery. I like it

[@deerawselecta7709]

Hi Rob,have u got a maxi sys scanner ? My guess is it will be a tag broken off on a micro switch,usually boot catch micro switch.range should show up after car has been driven.

[@sruk]

It’s been swapped out. Bud it will be the wiring 👍

[@Pugjamin]

“Popped a screwdriver in the Schrader valve” - you mean you hooked up your gauges and checked the system pressure to ensure there was no chance of venting refrigerant to atmosphere😉😉

[@jamesbrett6518]

It's only butane like an aerosol, not CFCs these days

[@GaryAlanCohen]

@@jamesbrett6518 they need to be professionally emptied at breakers so as not to cause environmental harm so doubt its butane.

[@sruk]

Half the condenser was missing I knew it was empty it has rotted out and gone to atmosphere

[@cloudninephoto]

Great. Can’t wait to see the outcome and how it’s solved. This is CSI for cars. Love it.

[@samjj1991]

Love these vids especially seeing cars being saved from the scrap heap :) . Imagine the mi range is blank just because it's had no power and system doesn't save what you last average MPG was to calculate it :) will go away once it's driven.

[@robertmarsh9798]

Love the channel, you do the cars most of us can afford. It keeps it all real.

[@TheVerseCity]

Mileage range on most cars will adjust when actually driving? Most I have had give no range until driving unless it has an average mpg calculator built in