Drivers of popular car are only just realising they have a 'secret compartment'
A TikTok user has revealed how to open a hidden compartment on a Fiat 500 - and it's left drivers astounded. She said she stumbled upon this covert compartment after having her car for "over a year"
Fiat owners have been left amazed by a recent TikTok revelation that uncovered a secret storage compartment beneath the car seat. The eye-opening video posted by TikTokker @kadymcgeachy showcases her lifting up the front passenger seat to unveil a hidden space underneath which could be perfectly suited for stashing away essential items.
Kady shared that she stumbled upon this covert compartment after having her Fiat for "over a year" and promptly took to social media to share her discovery. She exclaimed: "Had your Fiat for over a year and only now finding out about this secret compartment."
The viral TikTok has chalked up nearly 60,000 likes, with users on social media expressing their astonishment upon learning about this clever design feature. One user, @chants2011, commented: "THREE fiat 500s I have owned and never knew."
Another, @georgiamell0n, remarked: "Rookie numbers. Owned mine for seven years before I found out." Yet another chimed in: "I've had mine for eight years I'm gonna go check lol."
Further insight about accessing this storage area was provided by the Fiat 500 Owners Club UK in a past video dated back to 2020. They elaborated that cars from 2016 onwards with the facelift model do not come with this under-seat storage, reports the Express.
The experts instruct: "To access this one, you lift the front edge of the seat base first. That unlatches these hooks at the back which then allows you to tumble the seat base forward to unveil another hidden storage area."
They further added that this is probably the most spacious interior storage in the 500 model. TikTok users have been sharing their experiences using a hidden feature in their vehicles, with one user even disclosing they thought they'd lost a precious item inside the concealed compartment.
@wigswithgrace confessed: "Put my purse in here to keep it safe once - forgot instantly, thought I'd lost it. When I eventually sold the car the new owner asked if it had that feature and it all came flooding back. Purse found!".
@tay11yat divulged: "I found £20 from the last owner in my compartment lol." Nonetheless, this quirky characteristic isn't present in all Fiats, as some drivers pointed out their models lack such secretive nooks.
@charlottehepple0 explained painfully: "I don't have one. Nearly broke my seat trying to find it."
Adding to the discussion, the Fiat 500 Owner Club UK highlighted that some models do come with an additional slot situated within the glove box. This nifty compartment is fitted to the upper inner side of the glove box, providing a spot for diminutive objects.
Their input was clear-cut: "Here under the dash we have a small concealed storage area, It's not very big but you'll probably fit a CD or something in there."
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