Maruti-Suzuki SX4 Zxi: Running Report

extreme_torque · 29th April 2009, 12:06

@amit.... omg! another one! this one looks bad! Give MASS a visit and see what they have to say about damages and then take a decision.

amit · 29th April 2009, 12:32

The local garage has taken the car. Here is what they say:

- Car needs a new bumper. I know that but asked them to try and restore the current one. There is a slight dent under the passenger side headlight. Rest are scratches.

- New grille and Suzuki logo. Thinking of buying them from the local shop.

- The bonnet is okay. It's the fenders that have been pushed back. Both fenders will have to be pushed back into place which will require a minor portion to be painted again. The driver's side fender is brand new!

Will be visiting them at about 2.30 pm to take a look. I have asked them not to proceed till I come and give them the go ahead. Right now, there are no damages visible to the engine bay or the chassis. The speeds were too slow to cause any damage to the structure and engine parts but once the bumper is off we can take a look at any serious damage. I have given them clear instructions not to proceed if they spot any damage to the engine componants and / or chassis.

HappyWheels · 29th April 2009, 12:58

Amit,

Is it just or everyone else! Poor you man!

One after another. When you get your car back, go and do the lemon & chille hanging exercise first! Seems like the evil eye of the entire block's (of the place you stay) is on your ride!

Drive safe!

ImmortalZ · 29th April 2009, 13:43

Ouch man, that is rotten luck. I know how it feels. Hopefully, it's just a phase and will pass. Bumper replacement + painting will cost you a pretty penny. If I were you, I'd make sure the radiator and associated piping is okay. You really don't want a coolant system failure when driving.

Good luck.

Meer · 29th April 2009, 13:58

Bad luck Amit, this is happening in quick succession and each incident would be a big hit on your heart :(
I hope car regains its glory pretty soon without pinching your wallet too much..

One of my friend's car had a series of accidents and his mother put Godly inscriptions in his as well as my car to ward off any evil spirits..

mtnrajdeep · 29th April 2009, 14:44

Oops! 3 in a row! hope the car is repaired back to its original state!

Check if the fender just before the radiator is hit or not. If this is bent, any such impacts in the future may bend it enough to damage the radiators!

M124 · 29th April 2009, 15:01

like MASS local garages too will try to remould the bumper, which won't look like original. perform a small pooja for your car when it gets repaired.

amit · 29th April 2009, 15:49

Just back from the garage. As expected, there are no damages to engine componants or chassis. Also, drove the car to work today morning and mechanically, it was flawless. Car is expected back on Saturday evening.

Technocrat · 29th April 2009, 16:03

Nice to know that the damage is not much.

Quote:

Also, drove the car to work today morning and mechanically, it was flawless.

Finally

sharma_sanjeevi · 29th April 2009, 16:16

@Amit,

Man, 3 hits in a row, suggest you perform a pooja for your car

Take care of her & Drive Safe.

gt_bhp · 29th April 2009, 16:23

Sorry to see this happening. Once is painful, thrice in a row is unimaginable pain. Get her in shape and don't think too much about it. On a lighter note, guess you should author "Amit's SX4:A Series of Unfortunate shunts"

SamtheLeo · 29th April 2009, 16:30

Yes Amit. you are right about the cost but claiming the insurance will get you new spared as in new bumper etc however getting it locally done will repair this, Gauge the damage & see if you feel it is nothing on the inside (material) then you can go for local garage.

Also this is the 3rd time. either get a Pooja done for you & your car or something which you belive in.

VBV · 1st May 2009, 14:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by amit

The local garage has taken the car. Here is what they say:

- Car needs a new bumper. I know that but asked them to try and restore the current one. There is a slight dent under the passenger side headlight. Rest are scratches.

- New grille and Suzuki logo. Thinking of buying them from the local shop.

- The bonnet is okay. It's the fenders that have been pushed back. Both fenders will have to be pushed back into place which will require a minor portion to be painted again. The driver's side fender is brand new!

Will be visiting them at about 2.30 pm to take a look. I have asked them not to proceed till I come and give them the go ahead. Right now, there are no damages visible to the engine bay or the chassis. The speeds were too slow to cause any damage to the structure and engine parts but once the bumper is off we can take a look at any serious damage. I have given them clear instructions not to proceed if they spot any damage to the engine componants and / or chassis.

Please ask them to check the AC compressor/radiator. I had a very small accident, nothing on the bumper, but could not open the bonnet. It turned out the compressor had been touched. Fortunately nothing had happened. Still its worth getting that checked, so that you avoid multiple insurance claims.

VBV

amit · 18th July 2009, 15:13

The car has started jerking from start off again!

Even after I shift into second gear the car jerks and moves. I am just fed up of this piece of crap from Maruti.

neotraveller · 18th July 2009, 16:41

Timing-belt gone bust or what?

29th April 2009, 12:06	#451
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,377 Thanked: 5,105 Times	@amit.... omg! another one! this one looks bad! Give MASS a visit and see what they have to say about damages and then take a decision.
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29th April 2009, 12:32	#452
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	The local garage has taken the car. Here is what they say: - Car needs a new bumper. I know that but asked them to try and restore the current one. There is a slight dent under the passenger side headlight. Rest are scratches. - New grille and Suzuki logo. Thinking of buying them from the local shop. - The bonnet is okay. It's the fenders that have been pushed back. Both fenders will have to be pushed back into place which will require a minor portion to be painted again. The driver's side fender is brand new! Will be visiting them at about 2.30 pm to take a look. I have asked them not to proceed till I come and give them the go ahead. Right now, there are no damages visible to the engine bay or the chassis. The speeds were too slow to cause any damage to the structure and engine parts but once the bumper is off we can take a look at any serious damage. I have given them clear instructions not to proceed if they spot any damage to the engine componants and / or chassis.
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29th April 2009, 12:58	#453
HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,106 Thanked: 537 Times	Amit, Is it just or everyone else! Poor you man! One after another. When you get your car back, go and do the lemon & chille hanging exercise first! Seems like the evil eye of the entire block's (of the place you stay) is on your ride! Drive safe!
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29th April 2009, 13:43	#454
ImmortalZ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,179 Thanked: 488 Times View My Garage	Ouch man, that is rotten luck. I know how it feels. Hopefully, it's just a phase and will pass. Bumper replacement + painting will cost you a pretty penny. If I were you, I'd make sure the radiator and associated piping is okay. You really don't want a coolant system failure when driving. Good luck.
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29th April 2009, 13:58	#455
Meer BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 264 Thanked: 189 Times View My Garage	Bad luck Amit, this is happening in quick succession and each incident would be a big hit on your heart :( I hope car regains its glory pretty soon without pinching your wallet too much.. One of my friend's car had a series of accidents and his mother put Godly inscriptions in his as well as my car to ward off any evil spirits..
	() Thanks

29th April 2009, 14:44	#456
mtnrajdeep BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 904 Thanked: 338 Times View My Garage	Oops! 3 in a row! hope the car is repaired back to its original state! Check if the fender just before the radiator is hit or not. If this is bent, any such impacts in the future may bend it enough to damage the radiators!
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29th April 2009, 15:01	#457
M124 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 145 Thanked: 35 Times	like MASS local garages too will try to remould the bumper, which won't look like original. perform a small pooja for your car when it gets repaired.
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29th April 2009, 15:49	#458
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	Just back from the garage. As expected, there are no damages to engine componants or chassis. Also, drove the car to work today morning and mechanically, it was flawless. Car is expected back on Saturday evening.
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29th April 2009, 16:16	#460
sharma_sanjeevi BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 598 Thanked: 113 Times	@Amit, Man, 3 hits in a row, suggest you perform a pooja for your car Take care of her & Drive Safe.
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29th April 2009, 16:23	#461
gt_bhp BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 122 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Sorry to see this happening. Once is painful, thrice in a row is unimaginable pain. Get her in shape and don't think too much about it. On a lighter note, guess you should author "Amit's SX4:A Series of Unfortunate shunts"
	() Thanks

29th April 2009, 16:30	#462
SamtheLeo BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 451 Thanked: 26 Times	Yes Amit. you are right about the cost but claiming the insurance will get you new spared as in new bumper etc however getting it locally done will repair this, Gauge the damage & see if you feel it is nothing on the inside (material) then you can go for local garage. Also this is the 3rd time. either get a Pooja done for you & your car or something which you belive in.
	() Thanks

18th July 2009, 15:13	#464
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	The car has started jerking from start off again! Even after I shift into second gear the car jerks and moves. I am just fed up of this piece of crap from Maruti.
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18th July 2009, 16:41	#465
neotraveller BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 739 Thanked: 0 Times	Timing-belt gone bust or what?
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