Put a deposit on a Multipla today, with the Ulysse going in part ex.
But having checked the car, I have a few questions which some of you may be able to help me with.
1. There have been many posts about excess tyre wear on inside edges of front tyres. Has the cause been established (e.g. tracking) and, more importantly, is there a surefire way to prevent the problem ?
2. The tape around two window frames is rucked up, with an air bubble along one edge. Maybe it wasn't put on properly or maybe it has slipped ?
New parts are about £12 + vat, but they're only cosmetic and changing them may cause more harm than good. Anyone else experienced this ?
3. The car includes Fiat mats for the foot areas, but is there a boot mat available ? Or do I just use an offcut when I need to?
4. There have been many posts about gearbox oil seals and worn anti-roll bar links. What are the early symptoms ? I will have a good 6 month warranty, so I want to be sure that any such problems are sorted before the end of that warranty.
5. What manuals are available ? I know that Haynes don't do one, but are there any others (e.g. one for the Italian market) ? (I had a French manual for the Ulysse, which was useful).
6. The cat heatshield appears to have been bent around the cat. Are there any known problems which would have caused someone to do this ?
7. I'm told that the 8-year anti-perforation warranty will still be valid as long as it is checked by a Fiat main dealer on the car's 3rd birthday. Can anyone confirm this ?
Sorry about the long post.
But having checked the car, I have a few questions which some of you may be able to help me with.
1. There have been many posts about excess tyre wear on inside edges of front tyres. Has the cause been established (e.g. tracking) and, more importantly, is there a surefire way to prevent the problem ?
2. The tape around two window frames is rucked up, with an air bubble along one edge. Maybe it wasn't put on properly or maybe it has slipped ?
New parts are about £12 + vat, but they're only cosmetic and changing them may cause more harm than good. Anyone else experienced this ?
3. The car includes Fiat mats for the foot areas, but is there a boot mat available ? Or do I just use an offcut when I need to?
4. There have been many posts about gearbox oil seals and worn anti-roll bar links. What are the early symptoms ? I will have a good 6 month warranty, so I want to be sure that any such problems are sorted before the end of that warranty.
5. What manuals are available ? I know that Haynes don't do one, but are there any others (e.g. one for the Italian market) ? (I had a French manual for the Ulysse, which was useful).
6. The cat heatshield appears to have been bent around the cat. Are there any known problems which would have caused someone to do this ?
7. I'm told that the 8-year anti-perforation warranty will still be valid as long as it is checked by a Fiat main dealer on the car's 3rd birthday. Can anyone confirm this ?
Sorry about the long post.
