Tata Nano - Want a glove compartment

TheLeapYearGuy · 8th October 2010, 21:12

Dear fellow Bhpians,

It's been a year we've got the Tata Nano. However, absence of the glove compartment is a serious trouble.

If any one here has a Tata Nano customized to accommodate a glove compartment or has done an alternate arrangement - some sort of modification, please guide me.

Sincere Thanks,

Ripper · 8th October 2010, 21:47

How about getting an aftermarket arm rest which if im not mistaken has a storage compartment. This will save you from the hassles of getting something customized and will save some cash too. The arm rest costs something arnd 1000 bux, the only thing is it should fit the nano.

TheLeapYearGuy · 9th October 2010, 00:15

Thanks Ripper. That's a good idea! Something between the two seats

But wonder if Tata Nano can support that sort of a fitting. Isn't there any way to have a storage box or glove box on the front left seat?

p.s. - now aftermarket parts are kinda scary thing for me. Esp. since the car is in Nasik. We know a few automotive spare part dealers, I guess they wud charge reasonably. BTW, how much will the new one cost? Do you know of a proper website for finding price ranges for car spares? I tried googling it but got more of alibaba & made-in-china types.

Ripper · 9th October 2010, 00:38

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...found-one.html

SEE this^^^

@leapyearguy: By aftermarket i meant new but non standard parts which can be bought off the shelf from any car accessory shops/dealers. Hope this helps

TheLeapYearGuy · 11th October 2010, 17:59

Hey Ripper, thats so kind of you to clarify and share detailed post with pics.
When I go back home this month, will try and fix this thing. If its done by Sunday, shall share my photos too.

Rite now my car is back to the dealer - battery was defective, we've asked them to replace it. Right from the 8th month battery always went down.

GTO · 12th October 2010, 15:01

There is a lot of space below the center console (dashboard), and ahead of the gear lever. Check the Nano official accessory list or with your local accessory shop. Should be easy to fit a small storage compartment there, the kind we used to see in Maruti 800s.

8th October 2010, 21:12	#1
TheLeapYearGuy Newbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Nashik & Mumbai Posts: 15 Thanked: 11 Times	Tata Nano - Want a glove compartment Dear fellow Bhpians, It's been a year we've got the Tata Nano. However, absence of the glove compartment is a serious trouble. If any one here has a Tata Nano customized to accommodate a glove compartment or has done an alternate arrangement - some sort of modification, please guide me. Sincere Thanks,
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8th October 2010, 21:47	#2
Ripper BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 260 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	How about getting an aftermarket arm rest which if im not mistaken has a storage compartment. This will save you from the hassles of getting something customized and will save some cash too. The arm rest costs something arnd 1000 bux, the only thing is it should fit the nano.
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9th October 2010, 00:15	#3
TheLeapYearGuy Newbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Nashik & Mumbai Posts: 15 Thanked: 11 Times	Thanks Ripper. That's a good idea! Something between the two seats But wonder if Tata Nano can support that sort of a fitting. Isn't there any way to have a storage box or glove box on the front left seat? p.s. - now aftermarket parts are kinda scary thing for me. Esp. since the car is in Nasik. We know a few automotive spare part dealers, I guess they wud charge reasonably. BTW, how much will the new one cost? Do you know of a proper website for finding price ranges for car spares? I tried googling it but got more of alibaba & made-in-china types.
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9th October 2010, 00:38	#4
Ripper BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 260 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...found-one.html SEE this^^^ @leapyearguy: By aftermarket i meant new but non standard parts which can be bought off the shelf from any car accessory shops/dealers. Hope this helps
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11th October 2010, 17:59	#5
TheLeapYearGuy Newbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Nashik & Mumbai Posts: 15 Thanked: 11 Times	Hey Ripper, thats so kind of you to clarify and share detailed post with pics. When I go back home this month, will try and fix this thing. If its done by Sunday, shall share my photos too. Rite now my car is back to the dealer - battery was defective, we've asked them to replace it. Right from the 8th month battery always went down.
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12th October 2010, 15:01	#6
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,788 Times View My Garage	There is a lot of space below the center console (dashboard), and ahead of the gear lever. Check the Nano official accessory list or with your local accessory shop. Should be easy to fit a small storage compartment there, the kind we used to see in Maruti 800s.
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