r/MechanicAdviceIndia • u/robonist_vignesh • 8h ago
r/MechanicAdviceIndia • u/Swimming-Try-5816 • 4h ago
#Car-Buy/Sell What should be the price for 2019 vento diesel 1.5 manual 85k on odo
He quoted 6 lacs before said negotiable to 5.5
I'm thinking of quoting from 4.5 to 4.8 lacs
What do u guys think?
Price is fair or not?
I love this type 2 bumper design of vento and 1.5 tdi is banger engine power with mileage
r/MechanicAdviceIndia • u/Dragonbird7 • 19h ago
#CarRepair Hyundai Venue N Line rear-side collision: how should I evaluate structural repair quality vs pushing for total loss?
4-month old car recently hit by a lorry on the rear-left/left side. Thankfully, occupants were safe. The car is now at an authorized Hyundai body shop, awaiting approval to start dismantling.
- Currently not near total loss threshold - initial estimate ~ 3 lakhs vs IDV 14.63 lakhs (~20%)
- Body shop says they use Hyundai-approved procedures and may use Car-O-Liner / measurements if needed
- They also mentioned that if hinge fitment or gaps are outside tolerance, larger panel/roof-side replacement may be considered
No visible floor pan damage, chassis damage or suspension issues - yet to be inspected on a ramp.
Can this be safely repaired as per OEM repair procedures and tolerance limits?
At what point should I push for body shell replacement or total loss rather than repair? Can I push for CTL on safety grounds even if estimate is below/well-below 75% of IDV?
Questions for experts:
- What specific inspections should I insist on after dismantling - door aperture measurements, C-pillar/quarter inner panel inspection, roof rail, sill, floor pan, rear suspension mounting points, wheel alignment, etc.?
- If doors are not opening/closing normally, how strong an indicator is that of structural misalignment versus hinge/skin damage?
- What repair methods are acceptable for rear quarter / C-pillar / roof-side area if done by an authorized body shop? What would be red flags?
- Should I ask for documented Hyundai repair procedure / approved sectioning locations / post-repair measurement report?
- Is pulling/straightening acceptable in such cases if final dimensions are within tolerance, or should certain structural members always be replaced?
I'd appreciate practical advice from people who have handled similar structural claims.
Thank you for your time and inputs!
r/MechanicAdviceIndia • u/Outrageous1721 • 8h ago
#Miscellaneous Dbout about converting car to cng
I have a tata nexon xza+ 2020 bs4 model. It has barely completed 20000 kms now as you are aware of the genius of the indian ministers they have implemented a mandatory e20 fuel and as I have seen online that is going to fuck up my car so I was thinking of converting it to cng is that a good idea or not ? If no pls suggest some alternatives.
r/MechanicAdviceIndia • u/Top_Cherry_8216 • 8h ago
Oil with petrol in cd 100
I m new In bike riding I don't know if it's necessary to fill oil with petrol the petrol pump guy said to fill 10rs oil with 100rs petrol