Alfa Romeo 159 Car Guide

The name Alfa Romeo is always sure to arouse the interest of those with a passion of cars.

And if you want an alternative to the BMW 3-Series and the Audi A4 which is going to turn heads then the Alfa Romeo 159 demands to be on your short list.

This is a driver-centric car with the eye-catching central console tilted to involve the motorist.

The Alfa 159 is bigger inside compared to the Alfa 156 it replaces and the driver’s space feels focussed.

The 1.9-litre diesel model features the most economical motoring. CO2 emissions of 159g/km place it in car tax band D with an annual bill of £145. Average fuel consumption is an average of 47.1mpg

The Reliability Index reveals Alfa as the fourth worst performing manufacturer in terms of reliability with only Porsche, Jeep and Land Rover earning a worse rating.

The Alfa Romeo 159 earned a maximum five stars following EuroNCAP crash tests.

Basic Car Checks |

Many general checks can be carried out by the driver/owner but there may be safety and driving implications. For guidance, a skilled technician should be referred to for help in accordance to the manufacturer’s service schedule and the Owner’s manual or whenever you are unsure about what to do.

Maintenance you may need help with:

• Engine Oil
• Engine coolant level
• Radiator
• Brakes
• Air filter
• Battery – if this becomes flat you will need jump leads. To start your car off somebody else’s by attaching the positive terminals of each car together and the negative terminals of each car together then starting the engine.
• Exhaust
• Belts
• Shock absorbers
• Steering fluid -Transmission, brakes, clutch and power

Maintenance to consider in winter:

• Engine anti-freeze
• Special battery care
• Ignition and starting

Maintenance to consider in summer:

• Cooling system
• Suspension

Simple maintenance you can do:

Windscreen washers and wiper blades – As it is now a legal requirement to have washers filled up, fill the reservoir up to the brim with windscreen washer fluid when it is only ¼ full. Look out for wear, cracks and damage. Wiper blades should usually be replaced once a year and earlier if smearing occurs.

Lights: Check all lights are operating correctly. It is advisable to use the help of a friend to inspect the exterior of the vehicle whilst you are operating the controls. See lights diagram