ARTICLE: Must-have Accessories for your new car

n_aditya · 7th March 2007, 10:48

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Originally Posted by manikjeet

These days First aid kits r standard feature on all the cars donna know abt m800

First Aid kits are provided with M800 also.

My 2003 model non a/c 4 gear mpfi M800 was provided with a F.A. Kit.

p.s. just mentioning the full model details of the car so that others dont assume that only a particular model of M800 comes with FA kit....

It is standard practise today to provide FA kits with all cars and Fr and Rr seat belts too.

mithun · 8th March 2007, 05:22

Also add door-scratch protectors made of rubber to protect the door from scratches especially when parking in tight-spots.

Another very useful accessory is neck-rest that can be attached to head restraints.

mithun · 9th March 2007, 05:29

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Originally Posted by vid6639

huh??? Alto doesn't have a quarter glass.

Oops.....It was a stupidity from my part !!!

In the case of First-Aid-Kits always make sure that the medicines are within the expiry date.

nura · 9th March 2007, 13:17

How about a thin & long ruler, taped perhaps to the inside of the bumper? For those times, when you are in the middle of nowhere and have locked your keys inside the car. Or maybe someone has a better idea.

cpserrao · 17th March 2007, 15:52

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Originally Posted by nura

How about a thin & long ruler, taped perhaps to the inside of the bumper? For those times, when you are in the middle of nowhere and have locked your keys inside the car. Or maybe someone has a better idea.

Is it that easy to open a modern day car with a ruler? Seems scary.

nura · 20th March 2007, 10:38

Have used it on all my Maruti 800s and Santros successfully. Takes less than 5 minutes. Normal entry was with key not keyless, though. Very scary.

envyravi · 20th May 2007, 18:07

Can you elaborate on the parking sensors. What is their use. Can they be fitted to Wagonr in Hyderabad. How much they cost

mobike008 · 20th May 2007, 18:09

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Originally Posted by envyravi

Can you elaborate on the parking sensors. What is their use. Can they be fitted to Wagonr in Hyderabad. How much they cost

Parking sensors warn you of an obstacle while parking. Cost depends on the brands and I think they cost between 5K-7K for a pair of sensors on the rear bumpers.

vasudeva · 20th May 2007, 18:20

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

@vid6630: Thanks for the info dude

Didnt knew this.

I belive all companies provide

a) A medical kit
b) 1 set of headlamp bulbs
c) Warning sign refletor

& these are given not out of generousity but I belive due to some existing govt norm.

Yes these are compulsorily given because of Government regulations.

wolfinstein · 21st May 2007, 01:15

Hi,

Does anyone have any information on the Car Tracking solutions being offered in India, I heard of a company in New Delhi-which had managed to Trace a stolen Scorpio from Munirka,New Delhi to some parking lot..! Don't have the name for the company mentioned but the cost was around 9000 or so..! Any Idea on this ?

GSM tracker traces stolen cars

swathyd · 21st May 2007, 04:21

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Originally Posted by vid6639

HM lancer does not provide a medical kit. Never got one with my Lancer but was surprised when maruti gave it with my Alto.

Got it with my Adventure.

dilipkumar7278 · 21st May 2007, 08:12

HM does provide lancers with medical kit.I got one in my car when I took delivery

Quote:

Originally Posted by vid6639

HM lancer does not provide a medical kit. Never got one with my Lancer but was surprised when maruti gave it with my Alto.

Vid6639 · 21st May 2007, 08:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by dilipkumar7278

HM does provide lancers with medical kit.I got one in my car when I took delivery

yup post 2002-03 they started due to govt regulation. Mine was a 2000 model and hence dint have it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

Post-2002 or sometime in 2003 (don't remember exactly when) the Govt. had made it a mandatory requirement for all new vehicles to be equipped with a Warning Triangle, Spare headlight bulbs & a First-Aid kit. Hence, the reason why some of you got the kits & some did not. No manufacturer can now sell a new vehicle without these.

ps:dilipkumar can we some pics of your car. looks like you have a few mods to it. which model is it?

wolfinstein · 21st May 2007, 13:03

I got Medical Kit, 2 Spare OEM Philips Bulbs with Fuse in Some Foam Packing + 2 leather Cases and One leather Pouch for Papers with my 2001 SFXi Lancer..But No Refelctive Stop Sign..!

With my 2006 XETA, I got Medical Kit,Spare OEM Bulbs+ Stop Sign...!

BTW Does anyone have any infor on the GSM Tracker for cars

Surprise · 21st May 2007, 14:44

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Originally Posted by GTO

3. Car Cover

My recommendation would be "NO' as I had seen many had put those covers in their lofts. Practically its very difficult to put and remove the cover on daily basis. Might be useful for person who uses the car only during weekends.

Any one here out in our forum uses it on daily basis?

8th March 2007, 05:22	#32
mithun BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 268 Times	Also add door-scratch protectors made of rubber to protect the door from scratches especially when parking in tight-spots. Another very useful accessory is neck-rest that can be attached to head restraints.
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9th March 2007, 13:17	#34
nura BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 599 Thanked: 17 Times	How about a thin & long ruler, taped perhaps to the inside of the bumper? For those times, when you are in the middle of nowhere and have locked your keys inside the car. Or maybe someone has a better idea.
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20th March 2007, 10:38	#36
nura BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 599 Thanked: 17 Times	Have used it on all my Maruti 800s and Santros successfully. Takes less than 5 minutes. Normal entry was with key not keyless, though. Very scary. Last edited by nura : 20th March 2007 at 10:39.
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20th May 2007, 18:07	#37
envyravi BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Secunderabad Posts: 75 Thanked: 47 Times	parking sensors Can you elaborate on the parking sensors. What is their use. Can they be fitted to Wagonr in Hyderabad. How much they cost
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21st May 2007, 01:15	#40
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 994 Thanked: 20 Times	Hi, Does anyone have any information on the Car Tracking solutions being offered in India, I heard of a company in New Delhi-which had managed to Trace a stolen Scorpio from Munirka,New Delhi to some parking lot..! Don't have the name for the company mentioned but the cost was around 9000 or so..! Any Idea on this ? GSM tracker traces stolen cars Last edited by wolfinstein : 21st May 2007 at 01:29.
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21st May 2007, 13:03	#44
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 994 Thanked: 20 Times	I got Medical Kit, 2 Spare OEM Philips Bulbs with Fuse in Some Foam Packing + 2 leather Cases and One leather Pouch for Papers with my 2001 SFXi Lancer..But No Refelctive Stop Sign..! With my 2006 XETA, I got Medical Kit,Spare OEM Bulbs+ Stop Sign...! BTW Does anyone have any infor on the GSM Tracker for cars Last edited by wolfinstein : 21st May 2007 at 13:05.
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