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Hello, Basically I am looking to finally learn to drive. I'm the type of person who watches random reviews on cars all the time and looks on auto trader and marketplace when they're bored, despite not having my license. I've seen some crazy cars I've seen some even crazier prices. But the...

If someone saw my post from few days ago, about a jtdm 2.4 that I went checking.. Checked and put her up on a lift and everything. 2nd mechanic came to me and said in Russian to not to. (only me and him could speak it from the people that were there.) Main mechanic also said that there are some...

First Alfa (wanted something with a Busso for years), also first time buying privately (I'm not a people person). I've done my research and think I know the common failure points (she would be a 2nd car not the daily), but any input from those who know 916's would be greatly appreciated! On a...

Hi All, Since my beloved MiTo has decided to pack up, I've been on the lookout for one of the later Giulietta Veloces. Low mileage examples are, unsurprisingly, pretty few and far between on Auto Trader, so I thought I'd ask here if anyone knew of one looking for a new home in the South-East of...

Hello Newbie AlfaCH here seeking advice. I have a well-loved LHD 1997 GTV V6 3.0 owned by me since 1999 with less than 200k km (160k miles). Well cared for mechanically by Alfa specialists first in Switzeriand where I bought it and then in Netherlands where I’ve lived for many years. 2 years...

Hello! Long time lurker, first time poster, so my apologies if I do something incorrectly. I have a Giulietta (2.0 JTDM-2 (140bhp) Veloce 5d 2011) and the battery has finally given up the ghost. I know literally nothing about batteries so have put my reg into multiple websites and done a little...

Hi all, have owned my Giulietta QV for a couple months now and looking to upgrade the wheels. Where I am located I'm quite limited for choice, but have found a few wheels I like. The wheels I'm looking at are 18x8.75 inch rims to be fitted to 245/40/r18 tires. Was wondering if these will fit...

Hey all, Was hoping some of you could give me some precious advice. Currently learning to drive and deciding on my first car. I'm 21 years old and have just come out of university, this helps with insurance so much. Anyway, I'm trying to decide between a Ford Fiesta (2013-2015, 5dr) which is...

Hello all, I wanted your opinion on which car is the better choice. None can also be a choice! At the moment the number of used Giuliettas is limited and most of them have many kms on the clock, I found two that are close to what I would prefer. My preferred car would be a petrol MA 170 around...

Hi Everybody, Ive seen, and been reading lots of threads, all the information on the mitoregister, video reviews, etc. Anyway I bought a Kia Picanto as my first car (it sounds dull but I love the little thing and thrash it about), sadly, it is leaking oil from the head gasket area (my...

Hi all, looking for some expert help... Had a fault with a parking sensor code (faulty rear inner sensor) so I bought a replacement from Alfa Workshop (great company) and got it fitted at my local Alfa indie. However once fitted and the calibration with the ECU completed, it threw up two new...

Hi Everyone, After owning a MiTo for the last few years I'm looking to upgrade to a Giulietta. My budget unfortunately isn't fantastic, so I'm looking at an earlier model, probably pre 2013. Are there any specific things I should look out for when I test drive or view any. I've read that the...

So, I'm looking to lower my 2010 MiTo Cloverleaf 170, and get some more rear negative camber Then I'd get some small spacers just to fill out the look. I've read on more than a few posts that the Eibach springs are great, and I've also read that the DNA Racing camber plates will add just...

Hi all, Hope everyone is doing well. To give you a quick recap of my situation. I have a 2014 Alfa Romeo Mito with a (0.9) TwinAir engine. As of recently, it came to my knowledge that although when I first purchased the car, it passed the mechanics test and everything looked and sounded...

Hey guys, I'm looking for a bit of advice regarding a MiTo I saw today. I went to view a TB120 today to replace my current car, almost identical minus leather but plus BOOST. Car has been really well looked after, drive great, but has what looks like an unfortunate supermarket car park...

Hi All, Brand new to this forum and to owning an Alfa. I have an 09 Brera 2.4 Jtdm 20V 210hp with approx 34,000 miles. Recently it developed a slight whine while driving. I noticed the power steering fluid was low so investigated that. While stationary, and when I turn the wheels to full lock...

HELLO FORUM, as the title says i just got my first car (alfa romeo 147 1.6 tspark 2005 in a sexy sexy light blue). It has some problems which i wasn't aware of until after the sale (i bought it last saturday). then there are some mods I would like to carry out on it and would like some advice...

Hi All, Had 2 previous Alfa’s, now need more doors than a GT & a Brera can provide. Want a Giulietta 1.4 multiair Veloce. Can anyone please tell me when the Multiair unit was updated in early G’s? On a budget so want to protect myself as much as possible from the dreaded fault. (Know it...

Thinking of getting back on the Alfa train (last had a 147 9 years ago, and a Brera before that), and I've got my eye on a 2011 Mito 1.4 TB MultiAir 135 Sprint 3dr TCT Automatic advertised at a local dealer ( https://www.motors.co.uk/car-53701603/ ) . Due to medical problems I have to have an...

Hi Everyone, Currently, I am looking to buy an Alfa Giulietta or Mito with a £5k limit (I am a Vauxhall owner and never owned an Alfa Romeo before so i hope this doesn't sound too stupid). I have been looking for about 3 weeks now and have been to see a few different Alfa’s (Yes I am being...