Buying a Mitsubishi Carisma
This is a bit of a difficult one, as there's not too much to worry about, which is excellent news for you. So, provided you're buying a car with full service history, you shouldn't be in for any nasty shocks but check that the electric windows, locks and sunroof all work and that the air conditioner produces chilled air – fixing such items can be pricey.With turbo diesels, check for excessive smoke on hard acceleration - it could be a sign of worn turbo seals. Generally, though, these engines are trouble-free if the oil has been changed regularly.
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Snow tyres
The use of snow tyres is recommended for driving on snow and ice. To preserve
driving stability, mount snow tyres of the same size and tread pattern on all 4
wheels.
Snow tyres worn more than 50% ...
Running-in recommendations
During the running-in period for the first 1,000 km (620 miles), it is advisable
to drive your new vehicle using the following precautions as a guideline to aid
long life as well as future economy ...
The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when…
The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag are designed to deploy when the vehicle
suffers a moderate- to-severe frontal impact. A typical condition is shown in the
illustration.
1- Head-on c ...