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The Vento Petrol MT is a competent car but is nowhere close to the TSI. I think you should go for the TSI. Any particular reason that your wife is not keen on an AT? If it is just due to the concern of AT being unfamiliar, it takes only a couple of drives to get comfortable. And if you are comfortable in MT, then at any time even after long gaps you can switch back to driving an MT when needed without any issues.

If it is due to better connect and engagement a MT provides, then that will be a personal decision. But again, in today's traffic conditions and based on what we can expect in the future, an AT will be a real boon. The Vento TSI is the best option to enjoy that convenience while at the same time keeping some of the Fun to Drive factor intact.

Vento Tsi is definately better to drive than the MPi. But inherent dsg problems and high probability of failure/issues would need you to go for extended warranty to be safe from potential high repair costs later. The drive is rewarding though. But you might need to consider the higher budget factors.

Further, between Vento mt and City, the Honda is most definately the better option. From whichever angle you look at it.

I think all things considered, you should see which car has the better dealer in your area with better service facility and lesser rip-off tendencies. That would keep you better sorted out in the long run. Personally I would go for the City.

Anyone have any idea as to when the timing belt has to be changed for the 2011 Vento TDI? I was told by the service people at VW that it has to be changed when the vehicle has done around 100k kms.

It is recommended at 90,000 kilometers, or service at the end of six years, whichever is earlier. I had it changed on my car last year. It's a 2010 TDI.

Awesome, thanks. Will get that done soon.

Hi,

Need some advice guys.

I left my headlights on all day by mistake and the battery on my Vento drained out.

I tried locking the car with the key - only the driver door was getting locked. All the other doors remained unlocked. Tried multiple times with no luck.

Any tips on how to lock the car till i get the battery started?

Try the good old way.

Get in (from the driver side),
lock all the non-driver doors from inside,
Get out,
Close the driver door,
Lock the driver door.

Should work I guess.

You haven't mentioned your budget. If the TSI fits in your budget, then nothing like it. The risk with DSG is there, but haven't come across any issues with the gearbox in the recent past. Its a personal choice, but I found the cost worth the convenience it provides (I spend atleast 15-20 mins in bumper-bumper traffic one way, and it'll get worse in the future).

I really liked City and have a 2010 model in my immediate family. When I compared it to the latest model, the cost cutting was very evident. Maybe I was already sold on the TSI by then :D.

Both the cars are good and either ways you won't make a wrong choice. You should probably take a long TD on both and decide. And if you really want to buy the TSI, then make your wife drive in really bad traffic for 10-15 mins ;)

Well it doesn't in a Vento, as the OP would already know. There is no separate lock knob in a Vento. It is locked by centre locking; to open from inside you pull the door lever twice. This is only for the rear doors.

One could always lock the driver's door with the key, but locking the other doors is something that beats me!

Lock all other doors from inside with the button on the drivers door. get out from the drivers door and lock drivers door. This should work is my very strong hunch.

Else call some battery person with a spare and lock :Frustrati

The central lock button is again powered by the battery! I guess an urgent battery replacement would be the only option.

It is a tricky one. I guess there is no solution to your problem apart from changing the battery soon.

Got me thinking, will the doors open from inside if there is no battery power, any idea?

It isn't my problem, I was just answering a query from another bhpiian!
Truth be said, there won't be a problem opening a door from the inside, the problem is with locking all doors.

My vento confortline ( Auto ) is due for 60 K service, off late a lot of small problems have crept up and decided to show the car to authorized service center, since I stay in Ghodbander road in thane decided to visit service center there.
When I looked at the estimate my heart missed beat , they gave me estimate of 1.52 L .

Friends I need help from experienced persons to guide me if this much parts are required to be replaced?

Below is the total estimate-

ESTIMATE OF VENTO

SR NO. PARTS QTY PARTS AMOUNT(RS.) LABOUR


1 LHS ABS SENSOR 1 4000/- 600/-
2 RHS ABS SENSOR 1 4000/- 600/-
3 O2 SENSOR 1 2200/- 1200/-
4 LOWER ARM 2 3000/- 450/-
5 LINKAGE 2 4500/- 550/-
6 BALANCE ROD BUSH 2 1000/- 350/-
7 BULKHEAD 1 10000/- 1500/-
8 STEERING RACK & BOLT 1 13500 1200/-
9 BATTERY 1 7800/- 120/-
10 BUFFER BUSH 2 3000/- 800/-
11 SPRING PAD 2 1000/- 800/-
12 RHS INNER AXLE BOOT 1 2000/- 1200/-
13 FRT STRUT {IF REQUIRED} 2 12000/- 1200/-
14 STRUT BEARING 2 1000/-
15 STRUT MOUNTING 2 3000/-
16 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
{IF REQUIRED} 1 7600/- 1200/-
17 RHS AXLE ASSEMBLY.
[IF REQUIRED} 1 60700/-
18 OIL LEAKAGE FROM TIMING SIDE NEED TO BE CHECK AFTER REPORT
19 SCANNING 700/-

PARTS 140300/-

LABOUR 12470/-

*TAXES AS APPLICABLE TOTAL 152770/-