Update on a few issues with my Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport

They pointed out that the link rods had been subjected to yet another recall, and replaced them free of cost.

BHPian naadopaasaka recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Issue 1

I heard the problematic clicking noise from the front right suspension that would suggest a link rod issue. I heard it for a couple of days when I was driving in the hills in the Nilgiris. And then the sound just stopped. The last time the sound stopped, I was also in the hills, a little North of the Nilgiris, and it turned out that the link road had completely come off!

Details of what happened then are here in para 12.

Wiser for the experience, I took the car to India Garage, ITPL Road (near Prestige Shantiniketan and Aster Hospital) today.

They informed me that the suspension was otherwise fine, but that they would (and did, apparently) re-torque the suspension. They pointed out that the link rods had been subjected to yet another recall, and replaced them free of cost. The part number of the new link rods is 0401BBC01502N. This, happily, matches the part number on subramanyam84’s post on this thread.

Minor Issue 2

My car is being kind to me in ways I did not anticipate: This morning, as I started the car to take it out, it told me that my key’s battery was weak. India Garage replaced it at ₹100.

Minor Issue 3

The clip on the right side AC vent to the right of the steering wheel used to move the vent from left to right, and up and down simply came off with my hand one day. India Garage said they didn’t have the part, but that it would be covered by warranty, and that they’d call me when they got the part. They said they’d order it today. Pictures below.

Desirable Thing (D)one

I’d heard the folks on Motorinc say that rain visors on the windows were a good idea as you could drive at highway speeds with the windows open a crack and the AC turned off, and there wouldn’t be as much wind noise. I asked India Garage about the rain visors and installed them. They cost me about ₹2,715. Pictures below. I don’t like the blue streak. But I don’t strongly dislike it either. Let’s see how I feel about it in a few months.

Happy Coincidence

Seated in the customers’ lounge at India Garage, I heard somebody say “team-bhp” when I was lost in my laptop and my work. I promptly enquired as to whether the speaker of those holy words was a member of team-bhp. Turns out that it was distinguished bhpian Red Liner (link here). He had some work to be done on his Thar CRDe’s 4WD system. It was nice to have run into him.

Conclusion

India Garage ITPL offered a surprisingly pleasant experience. Not too crowded, courteous service advisor (mine was Vishnu), generally efficient service, clean ambience, generally pleasant staff, a quick appointment, etc. PPS Thanisandra’s next available appointment was a week away.

The car itself is doing just fine. It is doing rather well, actually. I am enjoying it as much as I did in the beginning. Some tiny little rattles have begun. But I am not particularly concerned. I learn more about it with each drive, and our relationship is stronger than ever.

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