[Dr.Naren]

Originally Posted by ramki.grandhi

Did you upgrade suspension as well or stock can support this much power?

I have upgraded the tyres to 225 45 R17 Yokohama Bluearth GT. The car is also running with Brembo rotors and brake pads. No issues faced in putting down the power except if I try to launch the car, there is lot of wheel hopping.

[vaigunth]

Originally Posted by bblost

The 20k service done!

Nothing much to report. The car is running fine. Hyundai gave an option of using Synthetic oil and I took it.

There was an ECU update.
New wiper blades.
Alignment and Balancing.
Got that AC disinfectant done as well.

Total came to about 8,500.

The car is a good highway mile muncher. Hope to add more miles in this year as well.

Which service center did you go to in Hyderabad? I would also like to get my engine oil changed to fully synthetic from ASC and so would like recommendations around Kondapur. I’m even okay with other areas if the service quality is good.

I took my vehicle from Trident Hyundai KR Puram in Bengaluru told that they don’t have synthetic oil and so had to skip it for the first service.

Also, did you get the premium wipers?

[bblost]

Originally Posted by vaigunth

Which service center did you go to in Hyderabad?

KUN United Hyundai Gachibowli
This is very close to the Al Saba hotel.

https://g.co/kgs/rSH36F9
https://www.kununited.com/hours-and-...owli-en-in.htm

The synthetic oil was suggested by the service adviser and I immediately accepted his recommendation.

Also, did you get the premium wipers?

I got these as its covered under that 2 year, shield of trust thing:

[vignesh207]

Hey Everyone,

Is there any reset or calibration required for the TPMS in the Verna? The issue started recently and the TPMS always shows higher values like 38/39psi while I always keep the pressure around 35psi. The below is the picture taken 2 mins after starting, so the tyre temps are low and normal pressure is expected to be seen.

To cross check, I went to a nearby shell filling station and double checked, all the tyres were at 34-35psi but TPMS shows higher values always.

[slevynhawk]

Hi Folks, I am getting a good deal on 2023 Manufactured SX 1.5 turbo DCT. Considering this would be my first personal car and will be provided on company lease, I have few queries:

1. What all could be wrong considering this is almost 2 year old car standing with the showroom?
2. It is after this discount that it is coming within the company lease limits, so cannot consider a 2025 model as there won't be much discount on that.
3. Should I get a third party PDI done, if yes could you suggest any good third party PDI company in Delhi/NCR?
4. If I take the extended warranty upto 7 years how much should it cost?
5. The sales person has agreed for me to buy the insurance from outside, so which insurance company provides easy and cashless claim facility that I can look into?
6. Any other pointers that I should specifically keep in mind before doing the booking?

[KryptonMonkey]

Originally Posted by slevynhawk

Hi Folks, I am getting a good deal on 2023 Manufactured SX 1.5 turbo DCT. Considering this would be my first personal car and will be provided on company lease, I have few queries:

1. What all could be wrong considering this is almost 2 year old car standing with the showroom?
3. Should I get a third party PDI done, if yes could you suggest any good third party PDI company in Delhi/NCR?
4. If I take the extended warranty upto 7 years how much should it cost?
5. The sales person has agreed for me to buy the insurance from outside, so which insurance company provides easy and cashless claim facility that I can look into?
6. Any other pointers that I should specifically keep in mind before doing the booking?

I'll answer the questions in a slightly different order:
#3: A resounding YES to the third-party PDI. I had a good experience with Zekardo in Bangalore, so from that perspective, I recommend them. You can check for reviews in your area. A thorough PDI will reveal the answers to question number 1 in your list. If the dealership doesn't agree to a full PDI with an OBD scanner, RUN, don't walk, away from the deal.

#1: You should get the dealer to agree to a road test of the vehicle in question during the PDI. A road test should reveal any issues, especially with a cold start. Go early in the morning to do the PDI and road test. Lots could potentially go wrong in a car that has been standing for almost 2 years. Check the condition of the tyres, for any kind of rat-bite-induced issues, exposure to harsh weather conditions such as sun and rain etc. The list would be long, hence the recommendation of a thorough PDI.

#4: Check the details and pricing here: https://www.hyundai.com/in/en/connec...ended-warranty

You should negotiate and get the Extended Warranty included in your car's sale price given that you're taking a risk by buying a 2023 model in 2025. In your case, the Extended Warranty is a MUST.

#5: Car insurance is fairly commoditized now with almost all insurers giving more or less the same features in the insurance. Check on Policy Bazaar and compare. When doing the comparison, ensure that you keep the IDV identical for all the insurers because insurers often show a lower price by keeping the IDV low and obfuscating it.

#6: Don't pay a penny beyond the minimum booking amount. Make sure you get it in writing on the dealership's letterhead that the booking amount is FULLY refundable without ANY deductions within a period of 3-4 days. Be absolutely firm on the full PDI at the showroom. Lastly, please walk away from the deal if you get even a hint of suspicion of any kind of malpractice/foul play. Even with the discounts, the car isn't going to come cheap and you have maintenance costs to consider after the purchase as well.

Did you find out the month of manufacturing of the car?
Also, why was this car unsold for 2 years? The Verna isn't that unpopular a car and usually dealerships don't hold on to inventory for such a long period. What's the catch?

[Rustum Bawaji]

Originally Posted by slevynhawk

Hi Folks, I am getting a good deal on 2023 Manufactured SX 1.5 turbo DCT. Considering this would be my first personal car and will be provided on company lease, I have few queries:

1. What all could be wrong considering this is almost 2 year old car standing with the showroom?
2. It is after this discount that it is coming within the company lease limits, so cannot consider a 2025 model as there won't be much discount on that.
3. Should I get a third party PDI done, if yes could you suggest any good third party PDI company in Delhi/NCR?
4. If I take the extended warranty upto 7 years how much should it cost?
5. The sales person has agreed for me to buy the insurance from outside, so which insurance company provides easy and cashless claim facility that I can look into?
6. Any other pointers that I should specifically keep in mind before doing the booking?

Once you are happy with the PDI , I would recommend a few steps to maximize the useability of the car like changing /upsizing the tyres and headlights asap. A good ceramic/graphene coating package is never a bad idea if you get a dark colour or black. With turbo charged engine and DCT the 7 year warranty is a must have . If you live in Delhi a heavy duty Mann cabin air filter with another air purifier in the car is also recommended. I also noticed the rear tends to lift a little at and above 120, so a rear spoiler with vortex generators sorted that out for me. A 2023 model doesn't have the new stupid rear wing that doesn't work at all so that's a bonus. Good luck with your decision

[slevynhawk]

Originally Posted by KryptonMonkey

#3: A resounding YES to the third-party PDI. I had a good experience with Zekardo in Bangalore, so from that perspective, I recommend them. You can check for reviews in your area. A thorough PDI will reveal the answers to question number 1 in your list. If the dealership doesn't agree to a full PDI with an OBD scanner, RUN, don't walk, away from the deal.

Agreed, I researched and found good reviews for Zekardo. So will book them for the PDI. The dealership has agreed for the third party PDI.

Originally Posted by KryptonMonkey

#1: You should get the dealer to agree to a road test of the vehicle in question during the PDI. A road test should reveal any issues, especially with a cold start. Go early in the morning to do the PDI and road test. Lots could potentially go wrong in a car that has been standing for almost 2 years. Check the condition of the tyres, for any kind of rat-bite-induced issues, exposure to harsh weather conditions such as sun and rain etc. The list would be long, hence the recommendation of a thorough PDI.

Road test is something I haven't discussed with the dealership yet. Will ask them for this as well. From what I have read I understand that there is a lot that can deteriorate in a car standing for 2 years in a dealer's yard, mostly all rubber parts like tyres, wiper blades, etc. must have become brittle and might have lost its original shape. I am hoping most of this if not all to be discovered in third party PDI.

Originally Posted by KryptonMonkey

You should negotiate and get the Extended Warranty included in your car's sale price given that you're taking a risk by buying a 2023 model in 2025. In your case, the Extended Warranty is a MUST.

Extended warranty for upto 7 years will cost around 47K. Including this in sale price is something that I will try to negotiate during the booking payment time. The dealer also offered to provide free extended warranty for 2 more years but I focused on getting more cash discount. As it is, I have stretched dealer to extend cash discount by 25% more than what he originally quoted.

Originally Posted by KryptonMonkey

#6: Don't pay a penny beyond the minimum booking amount. Make sure you get it in writing on the dealership's letterhead that the booking amount is FULLY refundable without ANY deductions within a period of 3-4 days. Be absolutely firm on the full PDI at the showroom. Lastly, please walk away from the deal if you get even a hint of suspicion of any kind of malpractice/foul play. Even with the discounts, the car isn't going to come cheap and you have maintenance costs to consider after the purchase as well.

I am looking to do booking by giving max. of 5K. Will ask them to give refund commitment in writing. When I asked dealer to check the car in their stock yard the dealer insists that he will get the car to the showroom post booking and then I can do the PDI done there itself. He just do not want me to visit the stockyard citing some lame excuses. This has raised a bit of suspicion but I think if I am getting third party PDI done than this will get covered over there.

Regarding maintenance cost, my expected running at max is 8k-10k kms. per year so I am expecting 1 yearly service and a blended mileage of 14kmpl b/w highways and cities. Other than this, if there are any accidents/incidents that those will be covered in insurance. There will also be one-time expense of accessorising the car which I am expecting 50K. Is there anything else that I am missing?

Originally Posted by KryptonMonkey

Did you find out the month of manufacturing of the car?

Manufacturing month I haven't found yet. The leasing company has told me today that it'd be challenging for them to finance a 2023 model, so things are stuck as of now. I have asked them to provide this over email along with detailed justification. So I am expecting to get more clarity over this on Monday.

Originally Posted by KryptonMonkey

Also, why was this car unsold for 2 years? The Verna isn't that unpopular a car and usually dealerships don't hold on to inventory for such a long period. What's the catch?

Surprisingly, this dealer has 3 SX DCT of different colours standing with him. I have enquired other dealers in Delhi/NCR and one more has 2023 turbo DCT with him. My guess is the car launched in 2023 and dealers enthusiastically ordered more than they could sell in anticipation of high demand. This coupled with SUV wave (Creta over Verna) has probably made the inventory slow moving. Also, I have seen most turbo owners taking the top end instead of one step down model. But all this is just my theory for this inventory backlog.

[slevynhawk]

Originally Posted by Rustum Bawaji

Once you are happy with the PDI , I would recommend a few steps to maximize the useability of the car like changing /upsizing the tyres and headlights asap. A good ceramic/graphene coating package is never a bad idea if you get a dark colour or black. With turbo charged engine and DCT the 7 year warranty is a must have .

Changing tyres will decide once I see the condition of original tyres. I have factored in 40K for this if needed. Graphene is on my list. And yes, will take the maximum extended warranty possible.

[Rustum Bawaji]

Originally Posted by slevynhawk

Changing tyres will decide once I see the condition of original tyres. I have factored in 40K for this if needed. Graphene is on my list. And yes, will take the maximum extended warranty possible.

Also I would suggest do your road test in the evening so you can test the headlights, they are quite weak in bad weather especially fog. I found them to be dangerously weak and was the first upgrade I bought since Hyundai don't offer any hardware upgrades for headlights . I just drove from Mumbai to Delhi and back , without my new headlights I would have been better buggered in Delhi fog . Expensive upgrade but worth every penny.

[slevynhawk]

Originally Posted by Rustum Bawaji

Also I would suggest do your road test in the evening so you can test the headlights, they are quite weak in bad weather especially fog. I found them to be dangerously weak and was the first upgrade I bought since Hyundai don't offer any hardware upgrades for headlights . I just drove from Mumbai to Delhi and back , without my new headlights I would have been better buggered in Delhi fog . Expensive upgrade but worth every penny.

I have read about poor headlights. What are the options for headlight upgrade?

[Rustum Bawaji]

Originally Posted by slevynhawk

I have read about poor headlights. What are the options for headlight upgrade?

The Octa Q headlights had two variants when I upgraded mine, all stage 1 and stage 2. Stage 2 was 10k more and had a laser projection feature that stage 1 doesn't. Both are not cheap, but the stage 2 light high beam is so bright, I only use it in fog or bad weather and it is a life saver. Try and see the high price of the upgrade as divided by 3, since it essentially is a new set of low beams, high beams and fog lights for the car built in one package. I don't know of cheaper options but I'm sure there will be. The Hyundai service center did not offer me any possible upgrades.

[AR116]

Hello,

I’m noticing the battery indication light in the instrument cluster appear and disappear during driving.

It appears for a few seconds and disappears, and this repeats again.

Had the battery checked at the service centre, and the battery health was in good condition. The wiring was also ok. The issue couldn’t be simulated again as it happens randomly.

The car has done 12000 kms and it’s a turbo dct.
No other electrical accessories have been fitted. And the vehicle is in stock condition.

Has anyone come across a similar issue?

[saket77]

Originally Posted by AR116

Hello,

I’m noticing the battery indication light in the instrument cluster appear and disappear during driving.

It appears for a few seconds and disappears, and this repeats again.

Had the battery checked at the service centre, and the battery health was in good condition. The wiring was also ok. The issue couldn’t be simulated again as it happens randomly.

The car has done 12000 kms and it’s a turbo dct.
No other electrical accessories have been fitted. And the vehicle is in stock condition.

Has anyone come across a similar issue?

Indicates problem with the alternator or the charging circuit. Intermittent behavior could mean a lose contact or a bad coupler. Car is relatively new- best bet to check this up will be the ASC. At the max you can just check if the battery terminals are firmly fixed and any couplers in sight are locked well into each other. Post that if unresolved, better to let Hyundai check this for you.

[Ruchir031]

Hi everyone, I have a minor issue that I’m curious about. It might affect all Verna models, but I’ve only noticed it on black Vernas so far. The rear door on the driver’s side has a strange halo effect of two lines near the right side of the door handle. It appears to be a dent when viewed from an angle, but I’ve thoroughly checked and it’s not a dent. It still looks like one, though. I ignored it, thinking someone might have bumped the door and caused the dent. However, I recently went to service my car and saw three other black Vernas with the same dent-like effect. Since then, I’ve seen two more Vernas with the same problem.

Is this a manufacturing defect with the panel? I remember the Creta 2015 had a similar issue with its boot. The paint would crack and fall off, and even repainting it wasn’t a fix because the panel had a design flaw that caused the issue to recur.

I’m wondering if Verna has a similar issue and if some of you can check and verify it.