So what is your Reason for not fixing your car?

Path_Finder · 9th August 2008, 13:25

Small dents and problems that do not have an operational impact on the car; And that you know will not damage or deteriorate the condition of the car – Accumulate such problems for the next service. Else get it done immediately.

bhagathmp · 10th August 2008, 03:20

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

Hmm some people are putting up excuses & not valid reasons.

The difference is an excuse could be, lazyness, not bothered about fixing while the reason would be when you really want to get the damagae fixed but are unable to do so due to some practical reasons.

No Offence but this doesnt fit here. It hardly takes any time to get this fixed & if your dad could in one day so would have you.

Techno. It was hardly a matter of 30 min job or so. Not that I was not bothered to get it fixed, but I always felt a small dent or anything like that would keep the so called "drishtis" away...

Bugs

CorsaLove · 11th August 2008, 19:35

Small dent on the left passenger door - courtesy, valet parking.

Intend to get it done with the next service as out of town most of the this month.

lamborghini · 11th August 2008, 19:58

For us,
important parts, like engine/suspension damage are repaired ASAP.
However, for body damage, it depends on the car. The more expensive cars like the Merc need to be repaired immediately as a dented Merc looks horrible.
Cars like the Fiesta and Skoda can live with small dents. The Skoda has a scratch, bang in the center of the rear bumper but it's liveable.
The fiesta has a few scratches and one dent but then again, it's nothing major.
Generally, in such cases, we let the small dents and all be there and if there is any other damage that could use considerable repairs (like it the trunk and bumper got dented and there is a problem operating the trunk because of that), we get the whole car done up, that is, all the small dents and scratches as well. It makes no sense getting the smaller cars repaired on each scratch as it is simply impractical when you depend on the car everyday as it is a waste of time and money.

girishglg · 11th July 2012, 14:38

Have a whine while accelarating my car with the RPM increases normally and car is struggling to move forward, potentially an issue of a slipping clutch.

Have not got it fixed yet as it is another 1k for my normal service due and gives a high when the car accelarates and gains traction (like a turbo boost- whoosh) in 1 and 2 gear (gives a high but thats just on the lighter side).

Hope this does not cause any other issue till the servicing is done.

9th August 2008, 13:25	#31
Path_Finder BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 622 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Small dents and problems that do not have an operational impact on the car; And that you know will not damage or deteriorate the condition of the car – Accumulate such problems for the next service. Else get it done immediately.
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11th August 2008, 19:35	#33
CorsaLove BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 392 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	Small dent on the left passenger door - courtesy, valet parking. Intend to get it done with the next service as out of town most of the this month.
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11th August 2008, 19:58	#34
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,112 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	For us, important parts, like engine/suspension damage are repaired ASAP. However, for body damage, it depends on the car. The more expensive cars like the Merc need to be repaired immediately as a dented Merc looks horrible. Cars like the Fiesta and Skoda can live with small dents. The Skoda has a scratch, bang in the center of the rear bumper but it's liveable. The fiesta has a few scratches and one dent but then again, it's nothing major. Generally, in such cases, we let the small dents and all be there and if there is any other damage that could use considerable repairs (like it the trunk and bumper got dented and there is a problem operating the trunk because of that), we get the whole car done up, that is, all the small dents and scratches as well. It makes no sense getting the smaller cars repaired on each scratch as it is simply impractical when you depend on the car everyday as it is a waste of time and money. Last edited by lamborghini : 11th August 2008 at 20:00.
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11th July 2012, 14:38	#35
girishglg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: KA-05 Posts: 1,164 Thanked: 558 Times View My Garage	Re: So what is your Reason for not fixing your car? Have a whine while accelarating my car with the RPM increases normally and car is struggling to move forward, potentially an issue of a slipping clutch. Have not got it fixed yet as it is another 1k for my normal service due and gives a high when the car accelarates and gains traction (like a turbo boost- whoosh) in 1 and 2 gear (gives a high but thats just on the lighter side). Hope this does not cause any other issue till the servicing is done.
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