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Title: Fiat doblo
Post by: d s windowcleaning on July 16, 2012, 10:10:19 am
anyone use a fiat doblo for wfp work ?
what size tank do these take ?
any other info on these vans would be great thanks .
Title: Re: fiat doblo
Post by: Ian101 on July 16, 2012, 11:48:01 am
If ur buying used just make sure ignition barrel all ok as lad near to me got one and needs new barrel after 4 years only 1500 quid !!!
Title: Re: fiat doblo
Post by: Londoner on July 16, 2012, 04:05:25 pm
If ur buying used just make sure ignition barrel all ok as lad near to me got one and needs new barrel after 4 years only 1500 quid !!!

Are you sure thats right? One like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIAT-DOBLO-CARGO-IGNITION-SWITCH-GENUINE-PART-46819068-/140675827508?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20c0eec734
Title: Re: fiat doblo
Post by: Ian101 on July 16, 2012, 04:07:35 pm
If ur buying used just make sure ignition barrel all ok as lad near to me got one and needs new barrel after 4 years only 1500 quid !!!

Are you sure thats right? One like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIAT-DOBLO-CARGO-IGNITION-SWITCH-GENUINE-PART-46819068-/140675827508?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20c0eec734

tis what he told me ??
Title: Re: fiat doblo
Post by: Scrimble on July 16, 2012, 04:11:31 pm
i have a fiat doblo van 1.9 multijet, its a brilliant van had nothing go wrong with it since buying it very reliable, handles weight very well engine pulls like a train and is good on fuel, i have a 350l tank in it but it could easily handle more, twin side loading doors are very useful

the driving position excellant and it drives very well, i also have a 55reg vauxhall combo which is no where near as good as the doblo
Title: Re: fiat doblo
Post by: Ian101 on July 16, 2012, 04:13:26 pm
sorry hes got a scudo new shape thinking about it  :-X
Title: Re: fiat doblo
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on July 16, 2012, 04:14:01 pm
anyone use a fiat doblo for wfp work ?
what size tank do these take ?
any other info on these vans would be great thanks .

I've had a 2007 1.3TD for 2.5 years Dave. Not had any issue with it at all. I bought it in a bit of a rush, wanted a scudo etc really but this came up & was too good to miss. 50mpg fully loaded, never let me down once. Honestly, I can't speak highly enough of these vans mate, exceeded all my expectations. I run a 400ltr flat tank from it. ;) Funnily enough, it came from Ryhill. ;D
Title: Re: fiat doblo
Post by: Spruce on July 16, 2012, 05:45:58 pm
If ur buying used just make sure ignition barrel all ok as lad near to me got one and needs new barrel after 4 years only 1500 quid !!!

Are you sure thats right? One like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIAT-DOBLO-CARGO-IGNITION-SWITCH-GENUINE-PART-46819068-/140675827508?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20c0eec734

Vince,

remember that this is only one barrel and will leave him with 2 different keys - one for the ignition and one for the doors; a pain. The price will be for a lock set -all the same, fitting and then recoding the new keys to the ECU.

Even with just replacing the ignition barrel, a new key still has to be programmed in by Fiat. How do you get the van to Fiat if you fit it yourself? Then their is Fiats £100.00 to do the job.

Spruce
Title: Re: fiat doblo
Post by: bobby p on July 16, 2012, 06:31:30 pm
you can always tape the old key onto the new barrel /shroud which will unlock the immobiliser
Title: Re: fiat doblo
Post by: AuRavelling79 on July 16, 2012, 06:34:11 pm
anyone use a fiat doblo for wfp work ?
what size tank do these take ?
any other info on these vans would be great thanks .

Have had a 2006 1.3TD for 6 years Dave. Not had any issue with it at all. I bought it in a bit of a rush, wanted a scudo etc really but this came up & was too good to miss. 50mpg fully loaded, never let me down once. Except when a door lock jammed on the slider and it cost me £100 for a fix. Honestly, I can't speak highly enough of these vans mate, exceeded all my expectations. I ran a 400ltr flat tank from it. ;) Being pre 2007 it is only £130 road tax.  

I've amended the above to reflect my experience -  ;D

The 2010 onwards version has more options.
Title: Re: fiat doblo
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on July 16, 2012, 06:42:37 pm
anyone use a fiat doblo for wfp work ?
what size tank do these take ?
any other info on these vans would be great thanks .

Have had a 2006 1.3TD for 6 years Dave. Not had any issue with it at all. I bought it in a bit of a rush, wanted a scudo etc really but this came up & was too good to miss. 50mpg fully loaded, never let me down once. Except when a door lock jammed on the slider and it cost me £100 for a fix. Honestly, I can't speak highly enough of these vans mate, exceeded all my expectations. I ran a 400ltr flat tank from it. ;) Being pre 2007 it is only £130 road tax.  

I've amended the above to reflect my experience -  ;D

The 2010 onwards version has more options.

You get lazier the older you get Gold!! ;D
Title: Re: fiat doblo
Post by: sunshine windows on July 16, 2012, 09:05:54 pm
Had an 07 since new and an 05 since Jan 2008. No problems with either so far. Great little runners, mine does one tank of fuel all month pottering around. Both are 1.3 multijets with 400 ltr tanks
Title: Re: fiat doblo
Post by: windiewasher on July 16, 2012, 11:47:26 pm
Great vans.my old one iis on ebay now in cleveland.lovely van and immaculate.drove like a dream too.if thats what your getting.go for it.
Title: Re: fiat doblo
Post by: ben M on July 17, 2012, 10:09:24 am
If ur buying used just make sure ignition barrel all ok as lad near to me got one and needs new barrel after 4 years only 1500 quid !!!
you mean 150 quid!  ;)
Title: Re: fiat doblo
Post by: KS Cleaning on July 17, 2012, 12:05:39 pm
I have the new maxi version with 1000kg payload,good van just one wee thing I find really annoying,the turning circle is terrible,been caught out with it a couple o times :-[
Title: Re: fiat doblo
Post by: DG Cleaning on July 17, 2012, 07:33:38 pm
anyone use a fiat doblo for wfp work ?
what size tank do these take ?
any other info on these vans would be great thanks .

I've had a 2007 1.3TD for 2.5 years Dave. Not had any issue with it at all. I bought it in a bit of a rush, wanted a scudo etc really but this came up & was too good to miss. 50mpg fully loaded, never let me down once. Honestly, I can't speak highly enough of these vans mate, exceeded all my expectations. I run a 400ltr flat tank from it. ;) Funnily enough, it came from Ryhill.                                                 Must be the only good thing to ever come out of Ryhill then? 
Title: Re: fiat doblo
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on July 17, 2012, 07:38:59 pm
anyone use a fiat doblo for wfp work ?
what size tank do these take ?
any other info on these vans would be great thanks .

I've had a 2007 1.3TD for 2.5 years Dave. Not had any issue with it at all. I bought it in a bit of a rush, wanted a scudo etc really but this came up & was too good to miss. 50mpg fully loaded, never let me down once. Honestly, I can't speak highly enough of these vans mate, exceeded all my expectations. I run a 400ltr flat tank from it. ;) Funnily enough, it came from Ryhill.                                                 Must be the only good thing to ever come out of Ryhill then? 

 ;D ;D ;D

I was a tad worried when I went for it! :D He was a nice chap actually, bit of a shame, he's a sparky & had built a good business contracting to the council but within about 1 month they cut his work to almost nothing! I got the bargain of the century though! ;)
Title: Re: fiat doblo
Post by: d s windowcleaning on July 17, 2012, 11:36:59 pm
well im going to be getting the 1.9 jtd cargo , hopefully this will fit in with my needs once i get out of hospital , cheers tony once you said it come from ryhill that sort of helped me along  ;D
Title: Re: fiat doblo
Post by: richardlingard on July 18, 2012, 06:09:33 pm
i have 1.3 best van ive ever had, one thing to note on here thats not been mentioned, look up how to stop a diesel particulate filter from clogging up,
Title: Re: fiat doblo
Post by: Scrimble on July 18, 2012, 06:12:34 pm
i have 1.3 best van ive ever had, one thing to note on here thats not been mentioned, look up how to stop a diesel particulate filter from clogging up,

Go for the1.9 it's more powerful and doesn't have a dpf
Title: Re: Fiat doblo
Post by: windiewasher on July 20, 2012, 03:04:40 pm
My old doblo is for sale on ebay at the moment 1200 51 plate.
Wfp system n pole included in redcar or middlesboro way can tell you it was a great van.
Title: Re: Fiat doblo
Post by: nokmond on July 20, 2012, 04:40:49 pm
My old doblo is for sale on ebay at the moment 1200 51 plate.
Wfp system n pole included in redcar or middlesboro way can tell you it was a great van.

Have you a link for it? Can't seem to find it....
Title: Re: Fiat doblo
Post by: d s windowcleaning on July 20, 2012, 11:49:38 pm
got mine today and impressed with how it handles maybe diffrent with the water behind .
Title: Re: Fiat doblo
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on July 20, 2012, 11:59:38 pm
got mine today and impressed with how it handles maybe diffrent with the water behind .

You'll be suprised how good it is fully loaded. ;)