Thank You to each and everyone who responded to my query on a Sunday when India was playing Pakistan in a World Cup match! It means a lot!
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Originally Posted by a4anurag 1) Has the car met with an Accident?
2) Have you reported any issues with the car to the ASC when giving the car for 60K service?
3) What is the current status? Is it serviced or waiting for a green signal from you?
4) Why is the brake disc being changed? Is it damaged/worn out? Brake pads is understandable.
5) Steering rack - suspected. Avoid unless there is a problem.
6) The fender lining?
Why are all these parts getting changed?
I suggest you to go another VW ASC or best is visit an FNG in your city and get a second opinion. If i am not wrong, your car would be out of warranty?! |
Responses below:
- No, the car hasnt met with any accident
- I felt some issues with the suspension and also with the brakes
- Current status is it is being serviced. At the time of the earlier post they were waiting for my green signal
- Brake discs had lots of lines / grooves on them and had lost all smoothness. i even checked it with a Passat and Jetta nearby
- Yes i have avoided that
- Fender lining is damaged. The image below might help clarify why
Yes my car is out of warranty as it is over 4 years old now and even the extended warranty is over. I did visit a spare parts shop in Navi Mumbai and will be getting the "necessary" stuff done from there.
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Originally Posted by coolboy007 You can see my thread where i got TRW struts installed in my Vento (it is a german company), cost of all 4 struts was 8800 and you are being quoted same amount for 2, even VW struts are not so expensive. Steering rack need not be touched unless you are facing any issue or noise from it. Brake discs need a change of they are warped, heck they can be made right on a lathe machine for 400 bucks. |
The shop i visited had original VW Struts (didnt see them but he mentioned he does) for around INR 4,000. He even has the TRW struts with him. Now to decide between which one i have to go for.
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Originally Posted by Gannu_1 Fender lining might be the wheel well lining. Coolant used by the VAG group (G13 or G12+) is a mix of ethylene glycol/glycerine and distilled/demineralised water in a 50:50 ratio.
Why are both the tail lights being asked to be replaced? Looks like the service center is proactively trying to replace the unwanted parts and fleecing you into doing so. Please get the parts from outside (Opera House?) and get it done from a competent FNG. |
Any idea on the brand of the coolant? I have found out the engine oil replacement. Its Castrol Edge 5W - 40 I think!
One Tail light has a a few scratches and another one has a 1inch x 1inch x 1inch trianglular gap where the glass has broken. Recommended to be changed not necessary
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Originally Posted by H_Dogg72 Try to get the steering rack under warranty.
See if the tail lights require to be replaced else scrap it.
Suspension should be done outside.
Voila. You'll save a ton of money. |
Unfortunately my car is out of warranty and hence cannot claim that. Yes i am not getting the tail lights replaced and also getting the suspension and other work done outside.
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Originally Posted by SS-Traveller The strut is the complete assembly of coil spring and damper, with its associated rubber components. When changing a complete strut, a strut kit (which comprises only the rubber components) is not required at the same time. However, the coil spring usually lasts the lifetime of the car, so only the damper portion of the strut is changed - in which case the strut kit is also replaced at the same time. 6500 INR for the strut kit sounds very expensive. |
Thank You for the detailed explanation Sir! I am getting this changed outside hence hoping it will be considerably cheaper
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Originally Posted by SS-Traveller The lower arm is the metal part that connects the strut to the chassis, and on which the suspension swivels. It has a ball joint to allow for the suspension to move as well as rotate while you turn the steering (thus allowing the wheels to turn). Not unusual for this to wear out.
Cannot comment on whether the steering rack needs change/repair unless the vehicle is examined. Best to get the opinion of an independent garage about this. |
There is a rubber bush where the lower arm connects rotates which is damaged. it is visible in the image below.
Steering rack looked ok to me when i inspected the car at the workshop. Will get a better sense once stuff has been opened up.
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Originally Posted by SS-Traveller The fender lining is the plastic lining of the wheel well. It can come undone and break/crack, but then again, whether it needs to be changed or repaired and put back can only be judged after examining the vehicle. Ergo, a trusted FNG person would be in a better position to judge.
Disc change is not compulsory every time pads are changed - they can also be 'skimmed' on a lathe and reused with new brake pads, which ASS are generally averse to doing. And 1200 rupees as labour for changing discs and pads also sounds very expensive. |
Have attached an image of the fender lining i think its cracked in places but can survive. Will get this changed depending on the cost.
I was advised by the spare parts dealer to get the discs changed as well by looking at the image. Still not decided if that is needed.
Some images of the damages
Condition of the brake disc
Condition of the brake pad. Even though not much is visible
Front Fender Lining
Lower arm Bush (May have to zoom into the picture)
Linkages (Not sure what this is called)
I have just asked the Service Centre to get the basic servicing done and will get all the recommended work done outside. Will update this thread once done.
Thanks to Team-BHP that i will save a lot of money on these repairs. Thanks once again to everyone who responded.