My Honda Brio SMT Rallye Red

[rikku.thakur]

Can you post a picture for more clarity on the issue ?

Nitin,

I am just trying to put a short picture of the rear wheel area which I am talking about. If required, if will post a snap of the area later.

Thanks

 

[nitin_k]

Nitin,

I am just trying to put a short picture of the rear wheel area which I am talking about. If required, if will post a snap of the area later.

Thanks

yes, gravel and all especially during rainy season makes a lot of noise by touching the body courtesy the typres. We will have to search an after market accessory to cover that thing.

 

[nitin_k]

ok, back from the 2nd service
total bill Rs 1350.
time taken 2.30 hrs

things done - normal checking and
oil change Rs 1132.27
Washer plug drain Rs 20.48
Oil filter change Rs 198.56
VAT Rs 213.05
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Total Bill Rs 1350/-

Told him about the notchy gears and now they seem smoother

I had a free coupon for wheel alignment , since the same is done after 10k kms, the service adviser was kind enough to give me free Injector cleaning coupon ( claimed its worth 630 bucks ) which will be done in the next service (1 year .

nothing to complaint about and everything went well.

 

[Doc_Praveen]

Good and crisp review
B/w how were you charged for the 1st free service?

 

[rikku.thakur]

Hi Rikku,
Gr8 to hear you enjoying the Brio. Which model did you take .Please post some details on the pricing and all. Let me also share my experience with Brio.
1. Gear: Had to consult nitin and akidd on this. Its not only hard but at times so notchy that it does not go into the groove. Specially with the shift b/w 2nd and 3rd gear. Backgear is also notchy. At times you end up accelerating the car while gear does not change ending with a sound from the gear box.
Also 1 month from ownership and 500k no improvement as per now.

2. Yes the Brio does not have mud flap. Please get it fitted from outside .It costed me 200/- for 4 of them

3. Please do not miss on the service date .Get it a day earlier I say. Honda offers a pick and drop facility as well with no extra cost. But if want some touch up for some of the scratches that you managed, better go personally and get it done.

Do share your driving experience.

Best wishes and happy driving

Hi Praveen,

I opted for the Brio SMT and got it cost me Rs. 4.8 OR Delhi. the freebies/package included the following

1. Gear lock
2. RPS
3. Seat Covers
4. Foot mats
5. Zero Dep.
6. Ext. Warranty
7. side protectors
8. divinity/car freshner/cushions

Could not manage either a further reduction in price or increase in the freebies.

Regarding the drive quality, i fully agree with your views. Except for the gears, which Nitin said would get better after 5Ks, no complaints. I was doubting my driving and ability to put the gears rightly.

Reg the service, i plan it to take it to the service centre sometime in the coming week. would request you and Nitin advise any special care that need to be taken.
Thanks

 

[nitin_k]

Good and crisp review
B/w how were you charged for the 1st free service?

where did i mention i was charged for the 1st service ?
the 2nd service is what i went for and only labor is free, they charge for parts/consumables.

would request you and Nitin advise any special care that need to be taken.
Thanks

nothing at all, just tell your issues visa-v gears etc.

do carry the service manual/booklet along, i forgot to carry mine today and the SE was kind enough to do my service and said he will send someone to my residence later in the evening to collect the coupon.

 

[Doc_Praveen]

Hi Praveen,

I opted for the Brio SMT and got it cost me Rs. 4.8 OR Delhi. the freebies/package included the following

Perhaps you have had the best deal for Brio SMT than 1 could imagine. Can you please tell us the name of the dealer/showroom.

 

[rikku.thakur]

Perhaps you have had the best deal for Brio SMT than 1 could imagine. Can you please tell us the name of the dealer/showroom.

Thanks Praveen. I bought my car from ACE Honda, Noida, probably since I bought at the year end, the offer could have been good as you say.

Got my beauty serviced yesterday. Felt that it was not basically service, it was just a formality for me as well as for them. Just routine checks. nothing more.

But I do need to look for that rear wheel cover/matting seriously. checked with the service station also, they also did not have any fix. That running gravel noise is getting on my head and not letting enjoy my ride.

 

[darkkid85]

Thanks Praveen. I bought my car from ACE Honda, Noida, probably since I bought at the year end, the offer could have been good as you say.

Got my beauty serviced yesterday. Felt that it was not basically service, it was just a formality for me as well as for them. Just routine checks. nothing more.

But I do need to look for that rear wheel cover/matting seriously. checked with the service station also, they also did not have any fix. That running gravel noise is getting on my head and not letting enjoy my ride.

hi rikku,

Nice 2 no ur enjoying ur ride.

can you tell me how you are planning to fix this gravel noise on read end of car?
as u no bang has very very bad roads, and this sounds is very irriating and also creates lot of dust
Have u contacted any after market solution 4 this fix?

Ramoo

 

[rikku.thakur]

hi rikku,

Nice 2 no ur enjoying ur ride.

can you tell me how you are planning to fix this gravel noise on read end of car?
as u no bang has very very bad roads, and this sounds is very irriating and also creates lot of dust
Have u contacted any after market solution 4 this fix?

Ramoo

The service centre advised me to go for antirust paint (>Rs.3000) to solve this problem. But I'm not very optimistic on the same and hence I declined.

Would take timeout to visit the local market/car accessory shop. Hope that even though Honda does not supply this cover, other car mfd would be having and try if some other car's fits in my H.

In the meantime, if anyone else on the forum has found a resolution to this problem, pls let us know.

Thanks

 

[nitin_k]

i always wanted a BT HU but the stock one in SMT does not have it. Have ordered
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let me get it then will post a review. Used a promo and final price came to Rs 5524

reviews are pretty good
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[nitin_k]

Honda Brio Petrol(Manual Transmission) Cars Maintenance Cost Details

Total Maintainance Cost for Honda Brio in 5 years 29,153

Honda Brio Service and Maintenance Cost | CarDekho.com

 

[nitin_k]

anyone got an idea what is the insurance amount for year 2 for the brio if we take 0 dep plan if no claim has been taken.

 

[allhyundaicars]

anyone got an idea what is the insurance amount for year 2 for the brio if we take 0 dep plan if no claim has been taken.

it depends from which company you are taking the insurance. some will charge you with lower premium but do keep in mind the IDV will tend to be lower.

get quotes from 2-3 companies and then decide.

 

[nitin_k]

i got a call from honda cutomer care, even though i purchased my car on July 30, they are offering me a 30% discount on the tariff + 20% NCB. IDV = 4 lacs. What they want from me is PDC for couple of days before the due date. my earlier insurance was from Bajaj Allianz. This quote is from Reliance.

with 0 dep, premium = Rs 11,926
without 0 dep, premium = Rs 9,903

the agent said he will throw in a free car freshener. Anyways i will take a 0 dep only but i asked for the normal insurance quote too.

Is there any catch ?

0 dep


normal