97000 kms update (13 years):
I got the car serviced at 97000 kms; the car completed 13 years in May. Usually, I spend around 15k per year and the car has been cheap to maintain considering its age. But this year the service cost is 45,000; the full clutch overhaul, drive belts and front suspension link assembly work mainly contributed this.
I gave the car to hyundai service in outer ring road, bangalore. I requested them to check the clutch as the clutch was slipping during the nandi hills climb a few months back; on plain roads it is fine. The called me later to inform that suspension link, tail gate lifter and three drive belts need to be changed. Clutch is fine as per them, though a bit hard.
The suspension link assembly was out of stock and they procured it from another service center. They gave the car in the evening. Kudos to Hyundai for arranging parts from other service centers.
I got the vehicle serviced as my brother needs the car for a long drive, otherwise the vehicle was mostly lying idle with the current corona situation.
Items:
Front suspension link assembly
Drive belts (excluding timing belt which was replaced earlier)
Wiper blades
AC service
Tail gate lifter
Interior cleaning
Wheel alignment and balancing
As usual, I bought and give Shell Synthetic oil, so that is not included in the bill.
Total bill: 23,000
The next day my brother collected the car from my place and took it to his house. Later I got a call from him that the vehicle is just accelerating without movement. As he was stranded in JP nagar, we got the vehicle towed to JP nagar service center. Replaced the entire clutch assembly, only the clutch plate was replaced earlier around 70,000 kms.
As they did not have clutch assembly in stock, my service advisor from ORR sent it to JP nagar.
Items
Clutch plate
Pressure plate
Clutch master cylinder
Clutch slave cylinder
Brake oil
Gear oil
Total bill: 22,000
Total cost: 45,000
Towing cost extra: 1300
The vehicle should be trouble free as usual considering that clutch and minor suspension work has been done.
Also I notice that the spare part cost has increased considerably for Getz in the past few years. The regular mechanical parts like clutch also needs to be obtained from other centers.
With the current work from home arrangement and corona situation, the car is hardly used. I might replace it next year if there is usage. Also, the vehicle will have to go for fitness certification in 2022, after completing 15 years.
Quote:
Originally Posted by landcruiser123 Hi PatienctWins,
Not a bad time to sell the Getz if you're looking to upgrade. 11 years is tipping point, or I'd recommend you to keep it for 15. We got 1.25 L for a 12 year old car which had run 63k kms. |
I have entered the phase in 13th year. Mostly I will keep it till 15 years considering that I have replaced most of the parts and the usage is very less with the current situation. I do not see any long drives in the near future and the car is perfect for city usage. The poor resale value for a very well maintained vehicle is another deterrent to hold on to the car.