Mitsubishi Lancer Common Problems & Tips
The Mitsubishi Lancer is a familiar sight around Melbourne’s south-east. A Cranbourne West workshop covers servicing the Lancer and the common things to watch.
About the Lancer
The Mitsubishi Lancer (sedan & hatch) is a sensible, well-built sedan that’s cheap to keep healthy — provided the servicing is done properly and on schedule.
We service Mitsubishi to the correct schedule and use the right parts and oils for your exact Lancer — usually for less than the dealer.
Common Lancer service points
The things we keep an eye on with the Lancer: regular oil and filter services, the CVT service on CVT models, brakes and suspension, and the cooling system. Simple, honest transport — kept serviced, Lancers run practically forever.
Everything is quoted in writing up front, so you always know what your Lancer is getting and why.
Servicing your Lancer & keeping the warranty
Mitsubishi’s factory warranty does not require dealer-only servicing — under Australian Consumer Law you can use an independent for logbook servicing (with correct parts) and keep it valid. We stamp your book.
Drop us a line or book online — we’ll let you know precisely what your Lancer needs next.
Mitsubishi Lancer Common Problems & Tips — FAQ
Yes — under Australian Consumer Law, logbook servicing to schedule with correct parts at an independent keeps your Mitsubishi warranty valid. We stamp your book.
Running costs on a well-serviced Lancer are modest. We keep them that way with sensible intervals, quality parts and a written price agreed before any work.
Yes — we service and repair the Mitsubishi range with proper diagnostics and quality parts.
Go by the logbook: whichever comes first of the distance or time interval. Tell us your Lancer’s year and kilometres and we’ll tell you exactly what’s due.
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