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Fettle & Finesse Automotive workshop specialising in Restoration, modification & repairs of modern classics.
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Alfa Romeo // MiTo ‘Carbonio’ // Monza SportNow I don’t post many Alfa Romeos, but that certainly doesn’t mean we don’t ...
02/11/2026

Alfa Romeo // MiTo ‘Carbonio’ // Monza Sport

Now I don’t post many Alfa Romeos, but that certainly doesn’t mean we don’t absolutely love them—take this MiTo Carbonio for example.
Influenced heavily by the factory’s cancelled MiTo GTA concept, the Carbonio was built as an ultra-exclusive, track-inspired special edition by Monza Sport here in the UK.
Starting with the top-tier 1.4TB MultiAir Cloverleaf / QV chassis, the mechanical spec was thoroughly reworked to create a genuine pocket rocket.
The Setup:
• Engine: 1.4L Turbo MultiAir with upgraded GT 1446 turbo hardware
• Power: Pushed from a standard 170 BHP up to 215 BHP in Dynamic mode
• Torque: Increased significantly to 339 ft-lb
• Details: Bespoke ECU calibration, carbon fiber airbox, twin central-exit Ragazzon exhaust, along with dedicated front splitting, rear diffusion, and real carbon fiber trim inside and out.
Production Numbers:
Because these were highly customized, low-volume builds designed to bridge the gap left by the missing factory GTA project, actual production numbers are incredibly small. Finding a genuine Carbonio on British roads today is an exception, making it a very rare item for any collector.
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Door vinyls // Vinyl wrapping door pillar trims.This is something really simple that can age a car in an instant, this n...
01/11/2026

Door vinyls // Vinyl wrapping door pillar trims.

This is something really simple that can age a car in an instant, this needed to be done as someone had damaged it previously when attempting to machine polish them. Fresh gloss black vinyl and they look new again !

This can be done in an OEM style textured vinyl or satin depending on the car.

P.s I promise I’ll show you some progress I’ve been making on the classic panda 🤌🏼🇮🇹

Brake system Overhaul //  Fiat Panda 100HPSome things are worth doing the right way… Don’t get me wrong, there is a time...
30/10/2026

Brake system Overhaul // Fiat Panda 100HP

Some things are worth doing the right way… Don’t get me wrong, there is a time and place for painting calipers whilst on the car, but if you want them to look new, they need to be treated as such.

Any make and model entertained, get in touch for prices. Custom colours and factory decals also possible.

N.B. Yes, I need a heated spray booth - my portable one is way too much faff.

🥑🐼You just know how well these can scamper across a field, through snow or along green lanes !
29/10/2026

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You just know how well these can scamper across a field, through snow or along green lanes !

Your algorithm brought you here… we take no credit. Now buy a Fiat Panda 100HP before they all dissolve 🥲         🔑 + 📸 ...
27/10/2026

Your algorithm brought you here… we take no credit.

Now buy a Fiat Panda 100HP before they all dissolve 🥲



🔑 + 📸 Ashley Townsend

Retro nostalgia // A silly engine in a small cheap car.There’s a reason the Panda 100HP is heralded as a drivers car and...
26/10/2026

Retro nostalgia // A silly engine in a small cheap car.

There’s a reason the Panda 100HP is heralded as a drivers car and gets continuously mentioned in automotive podcasts, blogs and EVO road tests… The 1.4 16v is the very heart of why we love it.

It might seem like dull low displacement 4 cylinder but this very F.I.R.E (Fully Integrated Robotised Engine) engine block architecture serves as the direct hardware foundation for the 1.4 T-Jet and MultiAir turbocharged engines found in modern performance Abarths and Alfa Romeos. These NA FIRE blocks are so structurally over-engineered that with the addition of a turbo charger these are very easily capable of safely running 200BHP on standard internals.

Talking of turbo pandas - it’s about time I brought ours back from the dead!

This customer project car unfortunately requires a replacement engine due to spark plug contact and catastrophic valve & head damage.

Steering Wheel Retrim // Contact points matter!Upgrading any touch interface the driver has with the car always has the ...
26/10/2026

Steering Wheel Retrim // Contact points matter!

Upgrading any touch interface the driver has with the car always has the biggest impact. Steering wheel, gearstick, seats etc all come together to make an otherwise slightly worn stock interior somewhere special to sit.

This one is all pretty OEM Plus, grey perforated leather flanks with warm grey leather wheel and complimentary stitching - very smart!

Got a worn factory steering wheel? We can update that for you including custom requests.

Fiat 500’s & 500 Abarths If you’re looking for a workshop to take care of your Fiat 500, you are certainly welcome here!...
25/10/2026

Fiat 500’s & 500 Abarths

If you’re looking for a workshop to take care of your Fiat 500, you are certainly welcome here!

We know the Panda platform like the back of our hand - and because these cars share so many similarities and flaws (especially in terms of corrosion) we are very well placed to advise and carry out preventive maintenance to stop your pride and joy rusting away !

From minor servicing, repairs, mods and full builds - please get in touch.

📍 North Leicestershire, JNCT 23 M1.
📞 07780522293
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So telling people we work on other cars than pandas is going well… 😅This isn’t a car meet… this is a snap shot of what a...
24/10/2026

So telling people we work on other cars than pandas is going well… 😅
This isn’t a car meet… this is a snap shot of what an average Friday can look like. Customer cars & sales prep cars. Likely more than 1% of all the 100HP’s left on the road are in my care currently!



Customer blue with Our blue sales car behind (reserved)

Current customer build car.

Sale car

Nearest blue one having a replacement engine.

A pair of sales cars. On the right 33k miles, left a completely rust free near mint example.

Three grey sales prep cars.

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Markfield Lane
Leicester
LE99FH

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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