Query : Hyundai Santro suspension

F1amit · 7th April 2006, 10:25

Hi Guys,

This is amit from mumbai. I owned a Hyundai Santro (2000 model) and car has done 35000 KMs.

Recently after regular servicing, the car dealer informed me that the front suspension springs of the car have gone out and need to be replaced otherwise it will cause more wear and tear of the tyres . He told me that the suspension of the car need to be replaced and also the bearings in the steering column needs to be replaced.

Can any one elaborate more about these parts and approximate cost of these (if I did the repair job from a hyundai dealer and from a non dealer).

Thanks,
Amit.

Jay · 7th April 2006, 10:44

hey F1amit, 35k kms and suspension change ??? mine has done 48k and still is in good condition, just got it serviced last month...

if you have a reliable mechanic then you can buy the parts from the dealer and get it fitted by your mechanic, else its always better to get it fitted by the dealer itself..

about the rates... i'm sorry, no idea...

aZa · 7th April 2006, 10:59

6 yrs and 35K on the odo ... thats very less driving for a suspension change im sure

jkdas · 7th April 2006, 11:02

mumbai roads aint so great I guess

Check with other service center. Also; your tyre's ok?

Jay · 7th April 2006, 11:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by aZa

6 yrs and 35K on the odo ... thats very less driving for a suspension change im sure

agree with you on this aZa, mine has done 48k kms in 4 years with it being sparingly used for 1 year as i was out of town....

F1amit any reason for the suspension needing change so soon ? show it to other mechanics/dealers too before you change.... was the cae used very roughly ??? off road driving ??? otherwise its too early and give that you have not used it much ( 6 yrs-35k kms )....

Mpower · 7th April 2006, 19:26

First of all springs dont wear at all. They are replaced only if they break.

Secondly, you can figure out if your car needs a new suspension. How does it ride and handle....any noises when you hit a bump. Does it bounce around like a yo yo. Does it pull to one side, are the tires showing uneven wear. You need to look at all this.

rareone · 7th April 2006, 19:37

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7th April 2006, 10:25	#1
F1amit BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 137 Thanked: 24 Times	Query : Hyundai Santro suspension Hi Guys, This is amit from mumbai. I owned a Hyundai Santro (2000 model) and car has done 35000 KMs. Recently after regular servicing, the car dealer informed me that the front suspension springs of the car have gone out and need to be replaced otherwise it will cause more wear and tear of the tyres . He told me that the suspension of the car need to be replaced and also the bearings in the steering column needs to be replaced. Can any one elaborate more about these parts and approximate cost of these (if I did the repair job from a hyundai dealer and from a non dealer). Thanks, Amit.
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7th April 2006, 10:44	#2
Jay BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 819 Thanked: 8 Times	hey F1amit, 35k kms and suspension change ??? mine has done 48k and still is in good condition, just got it serviced last month... if you have a reliable mechanic then you can buy the parts from the dealer and get it fitted by your mechanic, else its always better to get it fitted by the dealer itself.. about the rates... i'm sorry, no idea...
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7th April 2006, 10:59	#3
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	6 yrs and 35K on the odo ... thats very less driving for a suspension change im sure
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7th April 2006, 11:02	#4
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	mumbai roads aint so great I guess Check with other service center. Also; your tyre's ok?
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7th April 2006, 19:26	#6
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	First of all springs dont wear at all. They are replaced only if they break. Secondly, you can figure out if your car needs a new suspension. How does it ride and handle....any noises when you hit a bump. Does it bounce around like a yo yo. Does it pull to one side, are the tires showing uneven wear. You need to look at all this.
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7th April 2006, 19:37	#7
rareone BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 256 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	with MPower. Check it...
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