Car check up

naughtyfaction · 5th February 2008, 16:58

Hi,

I have completed 3200 kms on my Santro. First servicing is done. Second servicing is due at around 5k kms. Thing is I am going on a long drive from Hyderabad to Pune and back this weekend. After first servicing I have already done couple of long drives (500 kms, 300 kms). As Pune trip will consume almost 1300 kms, I want to get my car checked before I embark on my Pune trip.
- Shall I go for 2nd free servicing instead of check up ?
- Will Service Center allow this ?
- If I go for check up only, then will they charge for it ?

I just want to ensure that my car is in proper shape to take this trip. And if oil change etc is required then its better to go for servicing. I have done some DIY check ups for various oil/fluid levels and they look ok to me.

Please help me on this so that I can talk to the service person accordingly.

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snaronikar · 5th February 2008, 17:02

I would suggest you for a normal check up with the local mechanic. Basically all the functional parts & electricals should be checked. After you come back from the trip you can consider for giving for servicing.

OR better just give the vehicle for a check up the above parts mentioned at A** and after you return, give it for servicing.

Eddy · 5th February 2008, 17:02

I think if you have manually done the checks and the car is running fine, then you can go ahead with the drive before the service. Come back from the drive and get your car serviced, cleaned, topped up and all.

dadu · 5th February 2008, 17:03

As a rule dont get anything changed immediately before your long drive.

You can do a normal checkup yourself like Engine/brake Oil level, Coolant level, Horn working, check headlamps and indicators for fuses, water in wiper tank, A/C working. Any signs of oil/ fuel leakage in the engine bay.

That should be good enough for your drive and before your next servicing.

naughtyfaction · 6th February 2008, 10:50

Thanks for your inputs. Checked the manual. 2nd servicing is at 9k-10k mark. So no point in going for servicing. I will do the routine checkups and will ensure that everything is alright.

GTO · 6th February 2008, 15:29

Since you are going to be out on a long drive, Samurais Road Trip Article should be a must read!

naughtyfaction · 6th February 2008, 15:48

Thanks GTO. I have already read it. Theres lot of useful tips there. Will sure help me a lot in my preparations.

cyneverdie · 6th February 2008, 17:02

hey man , with out a doubt i would get the service done early as opposed to a "check up"

naughtyfaction · 6th February 2008, 18:31

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Originally Posted by cyneverdie

hey man , with out a doubt i would get the service done early as opposed to a "check up"

but.. so early ? my odo has 3200 kms and service book says servicing at 9k to 10 k or 6 months. I have not reached any of the deadlines. Also the car is running fine. Its just that I want to ensure that there are no loose nuts before my long drive.

5th February 2008, 16:58	#1
naughtyfaction BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 116 Thanked: 14 Times	Car check up Hi, I have completed 3200 kms on my Santro. First servicing is done. Second servicing is due at around 5k kms. Thing is I am going on a long drive from Hyderabad to Pune and back this weekend. After first servicing I have already done couple of long drives (500 kms, 300 kms). As Pune trip will consume almost 1300 kms, I want to get my car checked before I embark on my Pune trip. - Shall I go for 2nd free servicing instead of check up ? - Will Service Center allow this ? - If I go for check up only, then will they charge for it ? I just want to ensure that my car is in proper shape to take this trip. And if oil change etc is required then its better to go for servicing. I have done some DIY check ups for various oil/fluid levels and they look ok to me. Please help me on this so that I can talk to the service person accordingly. Mods - If this is not proper place to put this question, then move it to appropriate place. Thanks.
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5th February 2008, 17:02	#2
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	I would suggest you for a normal check up with the local mechanic. Basically all the functional parts & electricals should be checked. After you come back from the trip you can consider for giving for servicing. OR better just give the vehicle for a check up the above parts mentioned at A** and after you return, give it for servicing.
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5th February 2008, 17:02	#3
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,387 Thanked: 13,301 Times	I think if you have manually done the checks and the car is running fine, then you can go ahead with the drive before the service. Come back from the drive and get your car serviced, cleaned, topped up and all.
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5th February 2008, 17:03	#4
dadu Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,803 Thanked: 462 Times View My Garage	As a rule dont get anything changed immediately before your long drive. You can do a normal checkup yourself like Engine/brake Oil level, Coolant level, Horn working, check headlamps and indicators for fuses, water in wiper tank, A/C working. Any signs of oil/ fuel leakage in the engine bay. That should be good enough for your drive and before your next servicing.
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6th February 2008, 10:50	#5
naughtyfaction BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 116 Thanked: 14 Times	Thanks for your inputs. Checked the manual. 2nd servicing is at 9k-10k mark. So no point in going for servicing. I will do the routine checkups and will ensure that everything is alright.
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6th February 2008, 15:29	#6
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,529 Thanked: 300,723 Times View My Garage	Since you are going to be out on a long drive, Samurais Road Trip Article should be a must read!
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6th February 2008, 15:48	#7
naughtyfaction BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 116 Thanked: 14 Times	Thanks GTO. I have already read it. Theres lot of useful tips there. Will sure help me a lot in my preparations.
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6th February 2008, 17:02	#8
cyneverdie BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: bombay Posts: 440 Thanked: 6 Times	hey man , with out a doubt i would get the service done early as opposed to a "check up"
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