Vel's Indigo Manza Aura+ QJET

Brian Ammanna · 24th October 2013, 17:02

Guys,
I own the first batch of Tata Manza QJet (Dec 2009) and have faced many issues since I got hold of it. But the main problem that I face is the hard clutch which gives me knee pain in city traffic and the body roll due to soft suspension.

Do any of you face similar problems?? Any idea how much it would cost to get a new clutch installed??

Also, the authorised Tata service is so expensive.. just doesn't justify for a diesel car.

sreerknair · 24th October 2013, 19:03

Well Brian, you are not alone. There are many with the same issues. I too own one 2010 (may) model QJD and if I drive it for more than 15 minutes in stop-go city traffic, my left knee will pain for that entire day. Only option you have is to bleed the clutch. Regarding maintenance cost, it easily comes to more than 18K per year with 10k KM covering in 9 to 10 months. In TASS part cost and labor cost are more or less same !!

Samar117 · 24th October 2013, 19:05

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Originally Posted by Brian Ammanna

Guys,
I own the first batch of Tata Manza QJet (Dec 2009) and have faced many issues since I got hold of it. But the main problem that I face is the hard clutch which gives me knee pain in city traffic and the body roll due to soft suspension.

Do any of you face similar problems?? Any idea how much it would cost to get a new clutch installed??

Also, the authorised Tata service is so expensive.. just doesn't justify for a diesel car.

I own a petrol Manza(2009). From my experience, the clutch is super soft. And I haven't replaced the clutch, still stock.
As far as the body roll is concerned, well mine behaves like a boat because of the super soft suspension. Although absorbs the bumps very well while going in a straight line. But push it into a corner, and it starts rolling like a boat.

Brian Ammanna · 5th November 2013, 17:49

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Originally Posted by sreerknair

Well Brian, you are not alone. There are many with the same issues. I too own one 2010 (may) model QJD and if I drive it for more than 15 minutes in stop-go city traffic, my left knee will pain for that entire day. Only option you have is to bleed the clutch. Regarding maintenance cost, it easily comes to more than 18K per year with 10k KM covering in 9 to 10 months. In TASS part cost and labor cost are more or less same !!

Have tried bleeding the clutch but hasn't helped much. I have driven newer cars esp petrol and they have a very soft clutch.. dunno if it's just with diesel models. Will take a chance and get the clutch changed and hope for the best.

motomaverick · 8th November 2013, 12:38

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Originally Posted by Brian Ammanna

Have tried bleeding the clutch but hasn't helped much. I have driven newer cars esp petrol and they have a very soft clutch.. dunno if it's just with diesel models. Will take a chance and get the clutch changed and hope for the best.

Has the clutch master cylinder been changed at any point in time? If not then get it done as I had the same problem with my 2011 car and they replaced it after which it's been fine. If it has been changed then it might be an inherent problem with 2009-2010 models.

For knee problems drink less coffee and exercise

Velmurugan · 22nd March 2015, 17:59

Vehicle has done 31850km. For the first time, my car has done 10,000km in less than six month period and got the oil change in the recent mega Service Campaign.
Got my Brake Disc(Rotor) Machined and refitted. Still Running on original brake pads.
Very Recently I have replaced my Ordinary Rims with Alloy Wheel (R15). Its OEM Alloy wheels from TATA that is used for ZEST. It fits well and I like the.
Rs5500/per wheel from TATA Authorised Dealer in Coimbatore.
Pl. see the pictures.

Velmurugan · 26th March 2015, 20:18

Also drained about 300ml of engine oild and topped up with 300ml "Bardahl engine oil additive"(Rs.500/-). Approved by TATA.
A small kit was displayed for demonstration.

Velmurugan · 20th September 2015, 21:12

Completed 50,000km and Oil Service Done.
Got my Fog Light bulbs replaced(fused).
Bonnet rubber bushes...
That's its. Car is going fine.
The AC problem is also solved. Nothing was done. I guess some Ice formation which got rectified I believe.

Velmurugan · 2nd May 2016, 22:40

60,000km on the Clock, almost 6 years.
60K service done, including Timing Chain replacement.

Velmurugan · 30th January 2017, 19:41

Had severe vibration at high speeds. Upon checkup following were carried out.
Replaced the following:
1. 4 x Tyres Apollo
2. Suspension Bush Kit
3. Splash guard below front bumper
4. Inner Ball Joint
5. Assembly Strut top mount
6. Set of wiper blade, tube, nozzle assembly
7. Brake pads
8. Brake Disc machining
65,000km
Now the ride is smooth.

Velmurugan · 23rd October 2017, 19:52

72,500km clocked. Last Oil Change was done in Feb-2017 at 67500km at SRT TATA Motors Coimbatore
Replaced Engine oil & Oil Filter.
USED CASTROL MAGNATEC 5W-30 (Semi Synthetic).
Car is doing fine.
Free Issued the oil from Authorized Genuine Dealer in Chennai & got the work done by local mechanic.
Happy with CASTROL 5W-30 which is better than 5W30 of PETRONAS used by SRT TATA dealer in Coimbatore.

24th October 2013, 17:02	#46
Brian Ammanna Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 13 Thanked: 3 Times	Re: Vel's Indigo Manza Aura+ QJET Guys, I own the first batch of Tata Manza QJet (Dec 2009) and have faced many issues since I got hold of it. But the main problem that I face is the hard clutch which gives me knee pain in city traffic and the body roll due to soft suspension. Do any of you face similar problems?? Any idea how much it would cost to get a new clutch installed?? Also, the authorised Tata service is so expensive.. just doesn't justify for a diesel car.
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24th October 2013, 19:03	#47
sreerknair BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: KL 04 Posts: 251 Thanked: 1,318 Times	Re: Vel's Indigo Manza Aura+ QJET Well Brian, you are not alone. There are many with the same issues. I too own one 2010 (may) model QJD and if I drive it for more than 15 minutes in stop-go city traffic, my left knee will pain for that entire day. Only option you have is to bleed the clutch. Regarding maintenance cost, it easily comes to more than 18K per year with 10k KM covering in 9 to 10 months. In TASS part cost and labor cost are more or less same !!
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22nd March 2015, 17:59	#51
Velmurugan BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 86 Thanked: 29 Times	Re: Vel's Indigo Manza Aura+ QJET Vehicle has done 31850km. For the first time, my car has done 10,000km in less than six month period and got the oil change in the recent mega Service Campaign. Got my Brake Disc(Rotor) Machined and refitted. Still Running on original brake pads. Very Recently I have replaced my Ordinary Rims with Alloy Wheel (R15). Its OEM Alloy wheels from TATA that is used for ZEST. It fits well and I like the. Rs5500/per wheel from TATA Authorised Dealer in Coimbatore. Pl. see the pictures. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Velmurugan : 22nd March 2015 at 18:11. Reason: adding pictures
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26th March 2015, 20:18	#52
Velmurugan BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 86 Thanked: 29 Times	Re: Vel's Indigo Manza Aura+ QJET Also drained about 300ml of engine oild and topped up with 300ml "Bardahl engine oil additive"(Rs.500/-). Approved by TATA. A small kit was displayed for demonstration.
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20th September 2015, 21:12	#53
Velmurugan BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 86 Thanked: 29 Times	Re: Vel's Indigo Manza Aura+ QJET Completed 50,000km and Oil Service Done. Got my Fog Light bulbs replaced(fused). Bonnet rubber bushes... That's its. Car is going fine. The AC problem is also solved. Nothing was done. I guess some Ice formation which got rectified I believe.
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2nd May 2016, 22:40	#54
Velmurugan BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 86 Thanked: 29 Times	Re: Vel's Indigo Manza Aura+ QJET 60,000km on the Clock, almost 6 years. 60K service done, including Timing Chain replacement.
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30th January 2017, 19:41	#55
Velmurugan BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 86 Thanked: 29 Times	Re: Vel's Indigo Manza Aura+ QJET Had severe vibration at high speeds. Upon checkup following were carried out. Replaced the following: 1. 4 x Tyres Apollo 2. Suspension Bush Kit 3. Splash guard below front bumper 4. Inner Ball Joint 5. Assembly Strut top mount 6. Set of wiper blade, tube, nozzle assembly 7. Brake pads 8. Brake Disc machining 65,000km Now the ride is smooth.
	() Thanks

23rd October 2017, 19:52	#56
Velmurugan BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 86 Thanked: 29 Times	Re: Vel's Indigo Manza Aura+ QJET 72,500km clocked. Last Oil Change was done in Feb-2017 at 67500km at SRT TATA Motors Coimbatore Replaced Engine oil & Oil Filter. USED CASTROL MAGNATEC 5W-30 (Semi Synthetic). Car is doing fine. Free Issued the oil from Authorized Genuine Dealer in Chennai & got the work done by local mechanic. Happy with CASTROL 5W-30 which is better than 5W30 of PETRONAS used by SRT TATA dealer in Coimbatore. Last edited by Velmurugan : 23rd October 2017 at 19:55.
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