Arnold Clark Stourbridge Fiat Motorstore Abarth

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Walking into Arnold Clark Stourbridge is like stepping into a slightly chaotic family gathering. It’s not pretentious. It’s not sterile. There’s a bloke in a fleece who knows way too much about the Abarth’s turbo lag. And everyone seems genuinely happy to see you—which, let’s face it, is rare in a car dealership.

I was offered a cup of tea within thirty seconds. Thirty seconds. That’s faster than my own kettle at home. They didn’t even ask if I was buying—I could’ve been there to use the loo, and they’d still have offered me a biscuit.

But then I saw it: the Abarth 695 Competizione. Parked right next to a sensible Panda Cross like a punk rocker next to a librarian. It had matte grey paint and these massive exhaust pipes that looked like cannons. I felt my sensible brain switch off.

The Test Drive That Changed My Week

They didn’t even blink when I asked to drive it. Which is brave, because I was wearing trainers and had crumbs on my jumper. The keys were handed over with a grin. “Go on, give it some beans,” the salesman said. That’s actual professional advice.

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The first thing you notice is the sound. It’s not a purr. It’s a growl—followed by a pop from the exhaust that made a pigeon on the roundabout actually jump. I laughed out loud. You will too.

It’s impossible to drive an Abarth without grinning like a moron. The steering is sharp, the suspension is firm, and the whole thing feels like a go-kart that’s been doing push-ups. It’s not for everyone. But for those who get it? It’s pure joy on wheels.

Mind you, the boot is tiny. Like, aggressively tiny. You can fit a handbag and maybe a small loaf of bread. But honestly? Who cares when you’re having this much fun? (You’ll probably forget you even own luggage.)