Angela Griffin praises Fiat 500C
The comments of an actress may inspire more motorists to visit their local Fiat car dealership.Angela Griffin, star of Waterloo Road, has been singing the praises of the manufacturer's 500C model.
The TV personality recently took delivery of a Pop 1.2 edition of the convertible finished in Cha Cha Cha Azure and fitted with an Ivory roof - and she said the auto should help put the fun back into driving.
She intends to use the car to travel from her house in London to the Waterloo Road set in Manchester.
"I'm looking forward to those long journeys now - and when I reach busy city centres, the 500C will be ideal for the crowded streets," Griffin stated.
She added that it is easy to see why the auto has proved so popular.
Prices for the car start at £11,700.
In other news, the Energy Saving Trust is using Fiat Bravo models to show companies how their employees can help reduce their carbon footprint while on the road.
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