Tried to open my hood the other day and after I pulled the lever, hood didn’t open. Instead, it won’t go back to its original position and seems like there’s slack in the cable that connects to the mechanism inside the hood. Is there anything I can try doing to fix this and get the hood open or do I just have to go to the dealership? YT videos or a link to another thread(s) that have already answered this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Had my previous car (Fiesta) stolen and decided I wanted to replace it with something I've always wanted: in this case a 2010 Giulietta 1.4 TB Multiair 170hp on 63k miles...

Fell in love with it and can really see what people mean about Alfas, I've done 2k miles since mid April when I bought it and it hasn't skipped a beat. So, had it just over a month and then last night this happened:

Smelled quite hot for a few mins on the motorway before I noticed the temp gauge nearly at the top, then just as I pulled over the high coolant temp warning light came on...

Turned the engine off immediately, open the bonnet and LOADS of brown sludgy coolant has spilled out from the expansion tank cap itself and gone EVERYWHERE. 😭

Got recovered home and checked it out this morning, no coolant in the tank and the liquid itself smells like exhaust fumes. There doesn't appear to be a loss of oil or coolant in the oil but am I right in assuming the worst and it's a head gasket? 😔

Honestly gutted if so but luckily the garage I bought it from 10 mins down the road sold it with warranty and I'm taking it in first thing tomorrow 🤞 Any thoughts? Is the head likely to be warped? Should I trade it for another Fiesta? 🤣

I have a budget of around 30k, I'm in Italy.

I saw a 2019 Stelvio with 50k km 2.2 190 cv diesel for around that price. I really liked it but when i talked to a few mechanics they told me I should buy a Stelvio from 2021+ because they give less problems. Isn't the engine and everything the same between the 2019 and 2021 version? Are there any version which are known for having engine problems?

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Thank you for your help.

Hello, everyone. I am planning to buy a new (to me) car in July/August, and there will definitely be no warranty.

I have narrowed my search down to the Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 280hp and the Cupra Formentor 310 hp, but I can't decide. I know they are different (sedan and some kind of SUV-hatch!?) cars, but they fulfill my wishes. I already own an EA888 engine and MQB platform (Octavia vRS), and I know what they are capable of. To be honest, they are easy to maintain by performing maintenance on time.

Everyone says that the Giulia is the best-driving car on the market, but it has its flaws, and the MultiAir system is prone to failing if the service was not done properly, the battery, and also the availability of parts..

Maybe someone has driven both and can give me proper insight and help me decide. That would be great.

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So, after 2 years of exclusive dealer service, I have decided to find an independent mechanic. Does anyone know of one they recommend. The dealers pricing is starting to seem crazy to me.

Joined the QV club recently with a 2024 model and this car by far is my favorite. I test drove the BMW M3 and M4 and came back to the QV. I’ve had 3 regular Stelvio’s and this was never on my radar I am so glad I test drove this after the BMW models.

Started a YouTube channel and drove some Alfas. Have a good relationship with a local dealer and basically I can review any car they have. Drove tonale today and video is coming out in few days. Take a look at some of my videos, subscribe and let me know how did I do in my reviews?

https://youtu.be/GAp6myaMB74?si=osvrAejjkevBqQKq

https://youtu.be/G7PC57NEv8k?si=eyLRDysBXp_LiajZ

https://youtu.be/TjFDhDXRljA?si=FbefdkU7XrslM_Yl

I have a worn out shock, and don’t want to buy a brand new one. I’ve seen a few from QV’s for a good price so i would love to know if they would fit my car.

With 10 minutes of effort via calling around and Googling, I was able to save $250 on my oil change by taking it to a Dodge/Ram/Chrysler dealership rather than the Alfa/Maserati dealership (who was already offering me $35 off). As for the parts, they use the same Mopar oil and filter as recommended by Alfa.

Of course, not every dealer will take our cars so it is important to call around first before making an appointment with them for service. I ended up paying $75 OTD for my oil change.

No idea when it happened or how it happened. But regardless, my insurance agent can work it out.

https://youtu.be/2WxueDKa0g0?si=lergpO0Vb4rM1Ja2

I mean it's pretty but so expensive. It's funny to hear him talking about building cause he wanted to and not because there's a buyer's market. But given that there are so many Porsche restomod makers out there maybe Totem can survive.

I’m in the market for a car, Im coming from a 2015 Camry that runs like a dime, and I intend to keep it. I’ve narrowed my search down to the 330i, C300 and the Guilia TI. I’ve heard great things about the 3 series in terms of overall performance and reliability, c300 seems aesthetically pleasing but performance wise doesn’t match up to the other two. I’m personally leaning towards the Guilia, the unique body shape and I personally like the simple infotainment system and interior. I want a car for the driving experience, I drive at least 30 minutes one way (straight high-way, no stops) to my office almost daily and I want to enjoy the drive.

I’m looking at models from 2020-2022. Any specific models you guys recommend? Any difference between the years or have the features more or less been the same? Also what can I expect reliability wise? I don’t expect it to be like my Toyota and I know maintenance will cost more but I also don’t want issues every few weeks/months

I just bought an Alfa Romeo 159,and I need the third break light and it's cover, can someone guide me to buy one thanks.

I’m excited to have my baby back from the shop with fresh paint and chrome. ‘65 Giulia Spider Veloce. Such a fun car!

Hello ! I would like to know if you guys know how to know the amount of paint i need if i want to go for a total repaint of my giulietta ?

What should i buy ?

Shes actualy red but i have lot of paint removed by gravel so i would like to go for a New fresh paint but i dont know how to find the exact color / amount and if i need to take other things ?

Thanks for reading, have a nice day

Ho people, I bought a Stelvio B-tech 2.2 210hp and I love it.

But my version doesnt has the paddle. In your opinion, are there really important for sporty driving?

Hi everyone! I have the TI sport and I love it but recently I’ve been feeling a bit uncomfortable with how much the seat bolsters hug, specifically because it forces my arms forward. Is there a way to adjust?

Interested in used 2021-22 prefer with LSD & less than 20K miles. Located near Milwaukee, WI.

Just picked up a ‘21 Giulia to replace my Fiat 500 Abarth. Love most things about the car so far, and given my history, I’m used to some quirks from Italian cars.

Two questions I could use some insight on:

• when I lock the doors using the key fob, the mirrors fold in. This is a feature I normally like to disable. My understanding is that it can’t really be disabled on these cars. The problem is that when I restart the car, the mirrors don’t fold back out. I have to hit the mirror button to get them to fold back out. This can’t be right. What am I missing?

• in the two days I’ve had the car, twice, the radio screen has been blank on startup. This has been rectified by restarting the car and/or pressing the radio buttons until it decides to work.

The car has a brand new OEM battery and is still under factory warranty. I’ll be taking it in to address these, but wanted to start here in case these were user errors; would only hurt my pride a little bit.

Still super happy with the car and excited to be part of the community.