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When it comes to Fiat's biggest successes, the Panda is particularly high on the list. This model has been in production since 1980 and the sales counter is creeping towards the 8 million mark at the time of writing, but it has been the first generation with which the Italians managed to win the biggest success. Do you own a Fiat Panda and think the windscreen needs replacing? Then find out here when you need a new windscreen and where to order automotive glass with the best value for money online. Before we look at car windows, let's take a closer look at the model that would become immortal for Fiat and that managed to rescue the brand from trouble several times.
The Fiat Panda began as a cheap, simple city car with a particularly angular design. The main objective was to market an affordable model with a low price and low maintenance costs, but at the same time a robust model that would last for years. The first models were launched in 1979 in Italy, right-hand-drive Europe would follow in 1980 and Britain a year later.
The model did not come out of the blue, by the way. Designers started as early as 1976 and for three years constant design, development and adjustments were made to achieve all the model's goals. And it paid off, because after showing the model at a motor show, Fiat immediately received 70,000 (!) orders.
But what can we best call the design? Basically a practical combination between the Renault 4 and the Citroën 2CV, where everything was about developing a car that had to do exactly what a car should do, without incurring high costs.
In 1986, Fiat decided to change tack. The new model became somewhat less angular after the facelift, was fitted with a different chassis and some mechanical changes were also made. A 1301cc diesel engine was added to the range, the suspension was modified and a Fiat Panda Van was even launched, a version that could be called even more special than the Fiat Multipla.
The 1991 facelift was less drastic. Fiat opted for a new grille and went to work on the different equipment levels to create a wider and better range of models. Also, significantly more powerful engines came into the models, both choices would contribute greatly to the success of the Panda.
Yet this would be the beginning of the end. In 1995, production of the Fiat Panda was stopped in Britain, and after 23 years of production, the plug was also pulled on the Panda in Italy in 2003.
Indeed, the second generation that saw the light of day in 2003 had quite little in common with the first generation. It was a completely new model that was actually supposed to be called Fiat Gingo (but was not allowed by Renault, which thought it was too similar to the Renault Twingo). Fiat therefore decided to call the new model the second generation of the Fiat Panda. Incidentally, this is also directly why the first generation is the model's success generation.
The second generation is no longer a small city car, but a mini MPV/SUV and, partly for this reason, also became a huge success, much to the relief of Fiat, which was having major financial problems. As early as 2011, specimen 2 million rolled out of the factories, also making the second generation of the Fiat Panda a success.
There would be several more facelifts for the second generation, but these mainly involved minor adjustments and expansion of the model range. It wasn't until 2011 that the big changes came in the form of the third generation of the Fiat Panda. This generation was built on the Fiat Mini platform, but the second generation also simply remained in production (with the modified name Fiat Panda Classic), as the model was still very much in demand.
The Fiat Panda has become incredibly popular and this has led to a long list of special versions and models launched under this name. There are too many to name them all, so we have highlighted a few highlights from the list.
At the time of writing, the sales counter of the Fiat Panda is heading towards 8 million, making the model's success more than obvious. However, the first generation of the Panda has still been by far the most successful. Looking at the Netherlands, we see exactly the same picture here. Indeed, the Panda tops the list of Fiat's best-selling models in the Netherlands, ahead of the Fiat Punto and Fiat Uno.
Here, we are happy to take you back in time. Above all, look for yourself.
A clear view of the road is important when it comes to safety while participating in traffic. That is why many people immediately worry when the windscreen gets damaged, but in most cases, there is no reason to panic. In fact, there are only two cases where the car will no longer pass the MOT and you will have to look for a new windscreen. If the windscreen damage is in the driver's field of vision and this is a chip with a diameter of at least 2 centimetres or a branched crack, then the Fiat Panda windscreen needs to be replaced.
In all other cases, the choice is yours. While you may choose to continue driving with this windscreen damage, it may be wise to check out the cost of a quality, cheap windscreen for your Panda first. Especially if you are bothered by the damaged windscreen or it is still a nuisance and distracting while driving.
If you are looking for cheap car windows for your Fiat Panda, then you have come to the right place. This is because we have windscreens for this model from € 199, making us considerably cheaper than Fiat dealers. The reason for the price difference, by the way, is striking. This is because the quality of the automotive glass is identical (the automotive glass is often made in the same factories), but original windscreens are fitted with a brand logo that ensures an exclusive character and thus the price is much higher. Since the logo does nothing for the windscreen, we do not do this and you will find after market windscreens for the Fiat Panda with us that allow you to save a lot of money without compromising on quality.
Not sure if you can replace the windscreen of your car yourself? Then, in almost all cases, this means that replacing the windscreen yourself is not a tight plan. To completely unburden you, we work with professional fitting partners who replace car windows on-site throughout the Netherlands and Belgium. So you never have to drive to a specific location, because these mechanics always come to your car.
Are you a garage owner, automotive glass specialist or do you know someone who can replace the windscreen of your Fiat Panda? Then you can also come to us for car windows excluding fitting. It is even possible to collect your order from us (possible by appointment only).
Do you have a Fiat Panda with windscreen damage or do you have your eye on a Panda whose windscreen needs to be replaced right away? Then you will find cheap, quality windscreens with the option of ordering instant windscreen replacement on-site with us. Since the page immediately adjusts the price for each choice, you always know exactly where you stand when you order from us.
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