Possible Cheating By Dealership. Need Advice!

[Viru]

Anyways your experience seems to be more correct. Since Delhi is good at fogging.

Considering Phillips Rally 100/90w in our climatic conditions, I had no issues with its color or visibility. So I'm happy.

Its just a plan, I use to have more attraction towards LEDs that is why it is under consideration. LEDS will be used only if I found it to be good.

Ahahaha yep, it's like driving through a horror film sometimes!

Decided against uprated bulbs, I'm going to go for a higher temperature Halogen 55/60W bulb, don't want to take the risk with reflectors, fuses or anything else when it comes to something as crucial as headlights!

I also find LEDs very appealing, the only problem seems to be the lack of output. Although they are developing CREE LED technology with amazingly high outputs, these usually require a fan connected to the base of the bulb. 1 more moving part = 1 more thing to go wrong. Hope they figure it out soon!

God, so much car stuff to do, I wonder when I will get a break from my work!

 

[Kichu]

Ahahaha yep, it's like driving through a horror film sometimes!

Decided against uprated bulbs, I'm going to go for a higher temperature Halogen 55/60W bulb, don't want to take the risk with reflectors, fuses or anything else when it comes to something as crucial as headlights!

I also find LEDs very appealing, the only problem seems to be the lack of output. Although they are developing CREE LED technology with amazingly high outputs, these usually require a fan connected to the base of the bulb. 1 more moving part = 1 more thing to go wrong. Hope they figure it out soon!

God, so much car stuff to do, I wonder when I will get a break from my work!

haha.,

Yes, just check it out any estilo owners running with higher wattage bulbs for knowing about the reflector issues.
You no need to worry about the fuses, since it is connected using a separate relay there wont be aby issues with the stock 50/60headlights fuse.

Ya thats true. But still LED with its projector can do a good job. Thats what I can understand from a 3w LED torch.
Hmm, I saw it, I'm also not interested in those with cooling fans.

 

[Viru]

haha.,

Yes, just check it out any estilo owners running with higher wattage bulbs for knowing about the reflector issues.
You no need to worry about the fuses, since it is connected using a separate relay there wont be aby issues with the stock 50/60headlights fuse.

Ya thats true. But still LED with its projector can do a good job. Thats what I can understand from a 3w LED torch.
Hmm, I saw it, I'm also not interested in those with cooling fans.

Yea, I'll look around, but I think the risks outweigh the benefits in this case!

Yes, but a projected LED beam is much to narrow and focused to actually help in a car. They just use that lens to make the 500lumen output look like more than it actually is!

 

[srinivas_gs]

You are under warranty so no worries.
As it is a new one there is less chance on the probs you mentioned.
Brake caliper may make sound even in new estilo and alto, check for it.
I did had on my alto soon after the delivery.

When the noise was heard on day of taking delivery, I informed the sales guy. He asked to come to showroom and referred the vehicle to service guy. Service team did some initial inspection, and some tightening of 'torque' which they had claimed. It did not work out. No one followed to check if issue got resolved and it was left there.
Now the next step, wrote to Maruti straight away. It started working. The call came next day and people came to doorstep to test drive again, inspect, verify the noise and offered to take the vehicle for thorough check up and repair. But the fact that my very new vehicle has to be opened up is something which I am not able to digest .
The vehicle is now in workshop. Another observation which I had informed them is that high level of rust on the transmission rod to wheel. Not sure if it going to affect in long run but I was surprised to see this in a new vehicle.

 

[Viru]

When the noise was heard on day of taking delivery, I informed the sales guy. He asked to come to showroom and referred the vehicle to service guy. Service team did some initial inspection, and some tightening of 'torque' which they had claimed. It did not work out. No one followed to check if issue got resolved and it was left there.
Now the next step, wrote to Maruti straight away. It started working. The call came next day and people came to doorstep to test drive again, inspect, verify the noise and offered to take the vehicle for thorough check up and repair. But the fact that my very new vehicle has to be opened up is something which I am not able to digest .
The vehicle is now in workshop. Another observation which I had informed them is that high level of rust on the transmission rod to wheel. Not sure if it going to affect in long run but I was surprised to see this in a new vehicle.

Nice! What did they find the problem to be?

Since you bought the car brand new, it is supposed to be rust-free, you should tell them to replace any rusted parts free of cost.

 

[srinivas_gs]

Nice! What did they find the problem to be?

Since you bought the car brand new, it is supposed to be rust-free, you should tell them to replace any rusted parts free of cost.

They called a while ago and informed that bush set kit in the left struts shock absorber has got displaced/jammed and hence the noise. They have adjusted it back now and have gone for test drive again. I asked them to check for right side also and in general. to check for rear shock absorbers too for any issues.

I also informed them to take care of the rusted transmission rod. They informed they will look into it. Need to see their feedback by evening.

 

[Releesh]

^^ You bought a 2013 Model, which may be kept in their yard for months. This may be the reason for rust. Do you have any idea about the manufacturing month of your car?

Thats nice deal. Here dealers are not giving loyalty bonus for Estilo and I did not opt for exchange bonus too.
Btw, Are they giving free accessories too?

Not sure about it. One of my friends brother had a taken new estilo on this offer. he just exchanged his OLD zen.I shall check with him.
BTW the last days they incresed the offer to Rs.117000. Astar also available at around these prices.

 

[Viru]

They called a while ago and informed that bush set kit in the left struts shock absorber has got displaced/jammed and hence the noise. They have adjusted it back now and have gone for test drive again. I asked them to check for right side also and in general. to check for rear shock absorbers too for any issues.

I also informed them to take care of the rusted transmission rod. They informed they will look into it. Need to see their feedback by evening.

Thought so! This would have been very easy to spot via the diagnosis I recommended . Anyways, I'm glad they finally solved it for you, let's just hope it stands up to the test of time!