Hi guys, just thought Id mention my own Giulia issues which mirrors what is happening here. I am 3 yrs into my ownership of my Giulia 2.2D 180 Super (Lux pack). I live in Bridgend S.Wales and have entrusted all my servicing to Gianni and his team at LC Motors of Newport. I bought my car at 13031 miles on the clock, extended the warranty which has just expired and also bought Alfas service pack which I have also just used the last one. So at 26'700 miles Ive just had the major service done which according to the service schedule includes cambelt and everything else. Low miles but completely serviced per se', I too have had issues with the HRW not working. The car is on its 3rd battery, 1st one gave up the ghost, the 2nd one failed under warranty but so far this 3rd one is going ok. Firstly, the HRW stopped working, typical come the winter time when we need to shift the ice and frost and condensation, followed by the alarm activating for no apparent reason, then the memory seats failed to resume their programmed position, and then key not in car warning when key clearly in car. Gianni sorted all of this out under warranty but I am still having the HRW issues. I basically have to top up the battery at least once a week during the winter months in order to get it working again and clear the frost. Clearly this cant be right but as many have mentioned, Alfa know its an issue but fail to address it properly. Anyway, onto my other fault ..... passenger side high beam shutter not working and Gianni said that its not repairable and therefore a new complete unit will cost around £1657 fitted inc VAT. OUCH !! Yes, the original owner specced the car right up to the hilt with just about every option that was available on that model year including the super duper headlamps. Anyway, after discussion with Gianni, we have decided to contact AR UK customer service who have actually responded and we now have a case number. My argument is this .... normally (in case of a light not working) we would replace a bulb right? Or at at worst, trace a wiring fault or faulty plug socket. Not so with these units ...... so to cut a long story short, there are no bulbs you can replace and no user serviceable parts inside which should mean then the design of these headlamps should last the lifetime of the vehicle. So that's the route I am taking with Alfa at the moment. It's not a high mileage car, has been looked after to every last nut and bolt by Alfa dealer/service centre to the letter of the service schedule. No expense spared .... I don't yet know where this will go but I will report back in due course. £1657 to get through the next MOT in 7weeks ..... what a headache !!
