Tata Nano and life beyond. Update: 60k km and 12 years!

beejay · 11th April 2023, 13:34

Great to see the nano running solid.

I have a 2014 XT, clocked 95000 kms till date. Replaced the radiator last week, as the tank had a leak. Apart from that, have had none issues.

The idea was to have a normal run about car, and now I travel the highways on it. 365kms one side, and does it without breaking a sweat.

So in love with the nano, picked up a 2015 GenX XT from Kerala. Maybe i will sell the old nano, maybe not.

silverado · 2nd May 2023, 14:31

Nano faced its first breakdown in all of its 12 years. Better half was driving when she felt the gear lever not engaging. Luckily i was able to take mech from FNG and reach her in 20 mins. He saw and tied the cable with shifter using a cloth and we were able to take the car to garage.

After a day, they fixed the cable ( It had just disconnected from gear selector it seems ) and its back to normal now.
I assume better half was using excessive force while shifting gears ( She is a newbie driver ) and hence it came out.

Anyways this minor breakdown was worth 900Rs only, and didn't waste much time.

silverado · 6th June 2023, 12:46

Nano had its clutch replaced now at 62k kms. Old clutch was rock hard and was causing knee pain in traffic. New one is butter smooth and i hope it improve the mileage.

Total cost of clutch replacement including service was 12K at Shetty Garage.
Rest the car is in good shape and its back to its daily commuter role.

silverado · 23rd August 2023, 17:24

Nearing 65k now, one of the tyres was letting air out, so fitted stephney which was 13 years old! Yes it was a 2010 manufactured tyre. It was put in use for 2 months of rough rainy pothhole filled driving and it endured. But cracks had started and hence replaced it with Ceat Milaze tyre worth 2.4k.

Cheaper than Bridgestone, but i guess its ok since the car is going to only do city runs.

silverado · 22nd April 2024, 17:20

Car completed 13 years in March, just recently it had engine check light flashing symbol on board along with a overheating symbol.
There was loss of power as i nudged it home which was just 2 kms when this happened

I purchased the cheapest OBD available on Amazon and it showed the issue - Misfire in Cylinder 1.
Still to take car to FNG, hopefully should be Spark plugs or Ignition coil ( or both ), lets see.

silverado · 17th May 2024, 19:14

Simple cleaning of spark plugs, some Engine tune-up ( not sure what exactly they did ) and the error is gone.

AC gas was charged , total bill was 2.5k. Nano is running well now but has become TATA ka truck ( Usually happens after 10-11 months of usage ), so have to get it serviced on time.

Have to work on its seats it seems, will try and find seats from Nano GenX ( of course used ones ).They have better cushioning and contours than my Gen 1 Nano whose seats are thinner than an Auto.

silverado · 14th May 2025, 19:00

I took nano for service as it had become very rough to drive, i was dumbfounded to know that i was taking it for service after 2 years

It had done 8k kms mostly locally within 4-5 km radius.
Bill was 7.3k , brakes were overhauled, engine mounting changed and the usual routine engine oil and stuff.

Steering feels a little hard, may need to check tyre pressure first as its possible some tyre maybe leaking air.

Else the car is doing ok, AC is not working and may need condensor change but have kept that work pending for now.

11th April 2023, 13:34	#211
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,977 Thanked: 219 Times View My Garage	Re: Tata Nano and life beyond. Update: 60k km and 12 years! Great to see the nano running solid. I have a 2014 XT, clocked 95000 kms till date. Replaced the radiator last week, as the tank had a leak. Apart from that, have had none issues. The idea was to have a normal run about car, and now I travel the highways on it. 365kms one side, and does it without breaking a sweat. So in love with the nano, picked up a 2015 GenX XT from Kerala. Maybe i will sell the old nano, maybe not.
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2nd May 2023, 14:31	#212
silverado Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai-Pune Posts: 1,783 Thanked: 2,285 Times View My Garage	Re: Tata Nano and life beyond. Update: 60k km and 12 years! Nano faced its first breakdown in all of its 12 years. Better half was driving when she felt the gear lever not engaging. Luckily i was able to take mech from FNG and reach her in 20 mins. He saw and tied the cable with shifter using a cloth and we were able to take the car to garage. After a day, they fixed the cable ( It had just disconnected from gear selector it seems ) and its back to normal now. I assume better half was using excessive force while shifting gears ( She is a newbie driver ) and hence it came out. Anyways this minor breakdown was worth 900Rs only, and didn't waste much time.
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6th June 2023, 12:46	#213
silverado Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai-Pune Posts: 1,783 Thanked: 2,285 Times View My Garage	Re: Tata Nano and life beyond. Update: 60k km and 12 years! Nano had its clutch replaced now at 62k kms. Old clutch was rock hard and was causing knee pain in traffic. New one is butter smooth and i hope it improve the mileage. Total cost of clutch replacement including service was 12K at Shetty Garage. Rest the car is in good shape and its back to its daily commuter role.
	(3) Thanks

23rd August 2023, 17:24	#214
silverado Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai-Pune Posts: 1,783 Thanked: 2,285 Times View My Garage	Re: Tata Nano and life beyond. Update: 60k km and 12 years! Nearing 65k now, one of the tyres was letting air out, so fitted stephney which was 13 years old! Yes it was a 2010 manufactured tyre. It was put in use for 2 months of rough rainy pothhole filled driving and it endured. But cracks had started and hence replaced it with Ceat Milaze tyre worth 2.4k. Cheaper than Bridgestone, but i guess its ok since the car is going to only do city runs.
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22nd April 2024, 17:20	#215
silverado Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai-Pune Posts: 1,783 Thanked: 2,285 Times View My Garage	Re: Tata Nano and life beyond. Update: 60k km and 12 years! Car completed 13 years in March, just recently it had engine check light flashing symbol on board along with a overheating symbol. There was loss of power as i nudged it home which was just 2 kms when this happened I purchased the cheapest OBD available on Amazon and it showed the issue - Misfire in Cylinder 1. Still to take car to FNG, hopefully should be Spark plugs or Ignition coil ( or both ), lets see. Last edited by silverado : 22nd April 2024 at 17:24.
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17th May 2024, 19:14	#216
silverado Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai-Pune Posts: 1,783 Thanked: 2,285 Times View My Garage	Re: Tata Nano and life beyond. Update: 60k km and 12 years! Simple cleaning of spark plugs, some Engine tune-up ( not sure what exactly they did ) and the error is gone. AC gas was charged , total bill was 2.5k. Nano is running well now but has become TATA ka truck ( Usually happens after 10-11 months of usage ), so have to get it serviced on time. Have to work on its seats it seems, will try and find seats from Nano GenX ( of course used ones ).They have better cushioning and contours than my Gen 1 Nano whose seats are thinner than an Auto.
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14th May 2025, 19:00	#217
silverado Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai-Pune Posts: 1,783 Thanked: 2,285 Times View My Garage	Re: Tata Nano and life beyond. Update: 60k km and 12 years! I took nano for service as it had become very rough to drive, i was dumbfounded to know that i was taking it for service after 2 years It had done 8k kms mostly locally within 4-5 km radius. Bill was 7.3k , brakes were overhauled, engine mounting changed and the usual routine engine oil and stuff. Steering feels a little hard, may need to check tyre pressure first as its possible some tyre maybe leaking air. Else the car is doing ok, AC is not working and may need condensor change but have kept that work pending for now.
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