repair

So after just over a month of owning the red workhorse, my 159 SW started to lose steering fluid. Topped it up and took her to my nearest Alfa specialist. After seeing her on the ramp and turning the steering wheel the steering rack joints were dripping oil with each turn. Been quoted for a...

Hello, I ve been a long time watcher on this forum, only now I registered as I encountered a problem. So i removed my front calipers, removed all the seals because the dust boot on one of them was ripped and i also gave them a fresh new paint. I have to mention the calipers are the ATE ones...

Hi, Sad owner of a beautifull 159 2.4 4x4. here. I need some help on how to remove the entire dashbord, from pillar to pillar,as i need to replace the passanger airbag. But i don't quite unserstand how to take it out. I have unscrewed all screws and the dash is loose but its like it is stopping...

A 2008 159, 1.8 MPI has come up cheap but has no keys. It's got over 140k miles with a pretty clean/normal wear and tear MOT history. The main issue is the owner has lost both keys so it's sat for 4-5 months. What ways are there to resolve this, talked to a company about reprogramming a used...

Being a techie at heart, I am always keen to get my brain on reliable information before I get my hands dirty to ensure the job goes smooth. This might be kicking in an open door but I found the video's from Italia Autos on youtube very helpfull. I just run a search thrue Alfaowner.com forum...

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...

Hey guys, I got an Alfa 159 with one key that doesn't work. It starts the engine and the manual key unlocks and locks the boot but not one button on it works. It's not the battery as the guy I bought it from tried that. So any ideas what else it could be to fixing it? And how much is a...

Decided to link this in case anyone wants/needs it. Seems to be exactly the same content that those online repair manual places are selling (probably illegal/grey area for them to sell it as well). I think they just upload someones print screen of the manuals and sell them. So instead of...

I own a 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and am looking for a trusted and reasonable repair shop in Wilmslow / Cheshire area. The air conditioning compressor clutch has fallen apart and cut through the lower intercooler hose. Any recommendations for garages would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Guy's, Can I fit a repair kit for the master brake cylinder without removing the cylinder? I would take out the brake paddle and try to install the repair kit... THX

Hi All, I'm from Dubai and looking for best car repair garage in Dubai. I'm new in the city and i have bought a second hand car but it require some repairing works. So anyone here suggest me which place or car repair Garage is best in services and also budget friendly in Dubai?

Morning all, Has anyone had experience of the ' Color n Drive - Exact match OEM paint repair kit ' ?. Advert talks a good job, or is there another that you all use as standard from experience....advice appreciated, Tar - Jim.

Need to access inside the door rocker to fix dent using the paint less repair - is the best access via the wheel arch (after wheel liners off) or can it be accessed after the door sill is removed.

Does anyone know where I can find a repair manual in English. Easy to find Dutch or Italian. I need to replace the clutch already after 30k miles so looks like I will be doing this quite often and at £1000 a time at the garage it will get quite costly. Is it as bad as I keep hearing? One guy...

Can anyone recommend a garage in / near Telford to repair the clutch on my 96 Spider? It was recovered to Telford late last night... As I live in South East London, I'm out of reach of my local garage.

A wonderful neighbour has given my Brera a new scar on the rear wheelarch/bumper. It’s all I can see now! Whilst I’m reasonably handy at moderate DIY I’ve never done any paintwork on a car. Would like to have a go myself but want to make sure I take the correct approach so would welcome some...

hi I've got a few things I'd like to sort on my recently acquired Zoe yellow spider, one of these things is the remote central locking/ alarm. I've had a good search around the forum, but haven't found much to help. I have all 4 keys (1 brown, 1 red without button, 2 x red with single...

Hi all, I recently discovered my '14 plate G (170 MultiAir TCT) was leaking small amounts of oil while on the driveway. Took it to my nearest mechanic and they recommended the sump be replaced. As I understand it, the sump is attached to the gearbox housing with some bolts and so the...

Apologies if this is not placed in the right area of the forum, gauging interest as I've run out of time, would anyone be interested in a project? late 2005 GT needs repair - cambelt snapped last July (on the hottest day after sitting in the sun all day). It's been a great car for the last 5...

Hi My clutch pedal goes down to the floor and doesn’t return unless I pull it by hand. I understand that this is likely to be a worn slave cylinder. Has anyone had any luck using a repair kit . Once the cylinder is out of the car how easy is it to remove the piston as I don’t have any...