r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 1h ago

Planning to buy a pre owned 2021 Renault Kwid RXL AMT; Need suggestions on what all details I need to check :)

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Hi members,

I am planning to buy a pre owned 2021 Renault Kwid RXL AMT (~63000KM, 1St Owner) for my daily commute in Bangalore.

What all details I need to check?

I heard this car had a front collision with a bike earlier in which its front bumper and headlights had been replaced in Renault service centre.

Owner is asking for 325000.


r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 2h ago

Tata Altroz 2021 Petrol exhaust/silencer replacement : local pipe vs. OEM?

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I own a 2021 Tata Altroz petrol, and I need to replace its exhaust pipe/silencer. My mechanic has offered me two options:

  1. Local/aftermarket pipe: ₹3,000

  2. Genuine Tata OEM pipe: ₹6,000–₹7,000

The mechanic says there's no guarantee or warranty with either option.

I'm confused about whether it's worth spending almost double on the original Tata part or whether a local aftermarket pipe would be good enough.

* Is the genuine Tata exhaust significantly better in terms of durability and quality?

* How reliable are local/aftermarket exhaust pipes? How long do they generally last?

* Is the OEM part worth the extra ₹3,000–₹4,000, especially when neither option comes with a guarantee?

* Is there anything specific I should check before getting the exhaust replaced?


r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 4h ago

#Miscellaneous Hi am new member here, i want to ask you guys about authenticity of engine oil, i recently purchased mobil super 5w40 frm amzon miss coupon

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r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 8h ago

Driver put diesel in BMW 530 li Petrol car ! Advice on next steps

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r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 11h ago

Hi am new member here, i want to ask you guys about authenticity of engine oil, i recently purchased mobil super 5w40 frm amzon miss coupon

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r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 16h ago

#Car-Buy/Sell Looking to buy this BMW E60 530i as a weekend car. What should I pay?

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It's a one owner car, registered in 2011.

What should I lookout for and how's the spare parts availability?


r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 23h ago

Led interior lights issue

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Hi everyone,
I changed the two roof lights in my 2014 Toyota Innova to 5W LED bulbs. They worked fine initially, but suddenly all interior lights stopped working. The high-beam and door-open indicators on the dashboard also stopped working.
I found that a fuse had blown. The same issue happened once before, after installing LEDs.
The replacement LEDs also have slight blinking, so I’m planning to switch back to the original halogen bulbs.
My questions:
● Can LED bulbs cause fuses to blow?
● Could my car’s small battery be the reason?
● Is it better to stick with the original halogen bulbs?
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!


r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 23h ago

#BikeRepair Access 125 front disc gets locked making it impossible to move bike.

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The front disc brake of my access 125 gets locked quite frequently and I am unable to move the bike. It gets jammed. I have to wait for it to cool down and then continue riding.
I showed it to a few local mechanics but none were able to resolve the issue only temporary fixes that last a month or two or until the temperatures rise.

Has anyone faced this? How to resolve or what’s the issue?

Please help and thank you.


r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 22h ago

Bike service(Activa)

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Went for 1st year service (3rd free service),
Service advisor went for a small ride within the service floor, can back and said,

BIKE HAVING FULL BODY VIBRATIONS.

I don’t feel any new vibration, it’s same as the new one, very less driven 2500km in a year.

He was persistent on the full body alignment, I didn’t knew that existed for bikes. I refused to do it.
Cost: ₹800

Later he added ₹650 for tyre puncture liquid refill.
I refused it as well.

Should I be worried?

Noob here, should I change service center next time??

Thank You.☺️


r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 1d ago

#Car-Buy/Sell selling a rare car

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r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 1d ago

S-Cross 1.3 DDiS: Need front lower bumper garnish stock & brake pad recommendations in North Bangalore!

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I drive a Maruti S-Cross 1.3 DDiS and need to get a couple of things fixed:

Front Lower Bumper (Lower Garnish): The Yelahanka Nexa/Maruti showroom says it's out of stock. Has anyone recently sourced S-Cross body parts around North Bangalore, or know a Maruti Service Center / MGP outlet nearby that actually keeps body inventory?

Brake Pads & Noise: Getting some squealing/braking noise and it’s time for a pad replacement.

Should I stick to OEM (TVS Girling/MGP), or are there better aftermarket alternatives like EBC, Brembo, or Bosch for better bite?

Pro-tip check: Has anyone used Baleno RS pads for the rear, or TVS Girling HD pads up front?

Garage Recommendations: Any reliable independent garages or honest Maruti Authorised Service Stations (MASS) around Yelahanka, Sahakarnagar, Vidyaranyapura, or Hebbal? Looking for places that won't try to pad the bill with random add-ons.


r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 23h ago

Toyota Innova 2014 interior LED issue

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r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 23h ago

#CarRepair Tata manza 2lakh odometer

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Hey guys,

I have a tata manza diesel 200,000+ on odometer

It is showing some issues now

  1. Pickup issues

  2. Engine noise

  3. Basic steering issue

Is it worth it to repair it, if yes how many more city miles can I get on the car


r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 1d ago

Self start problem in ns 200

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Hey guys!

I've completed 17k kms on My ns200 bs6 phase 2 variant. Never had any battery issues earlier but today my self start failed. Horn and indicators are working but as soon as i press the self start the display goes black. What's the issue and solution?


r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 1d ago

#BikeRepair Scooty stalling mid ride

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Scooty stalling mid ride...

Okay, so since last one month, my scooty (Burgman) is stalling both at high speed and while I stop at signal. I got it checked at both authorised service center and local mechanic, and after changing the coil, spark plug, fuel filter cleaned and general servicing done, problem still persist and right now I don't know what else am I supposed to do anymore. I bought it 3 years ago,so it's E20 compliant, so fuel may not be the problem, and my commute is pretty simple 15 minutes in the morning to my work place, and then back to my place in evening, and some odd days, mostly on weekends I used it to go to market, so I've hardly rode over 6500 km, and never drove roughly. If anyone knows what could be the potential problem, plz help me out 🙏


r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 1d ago

Ns 200 battery/ self start issue

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This is happening after completing 17 k kms on my ns 200. Horn and indicators are working but as soon as i press the self start the display goes black.


r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 1d ago

Please help

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Like I bought this 2 weeks back
Tvs Wego 2014 model
And i heard this noise today
Bhai iska engine bhi khula lgta hai .
Ye theek hai ya mechanic k pass jana pde ga ?

Like this sound only happens when i press brakes and accelerate. When i start driving it goes off.

Please help guys


r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 1d ago

Skoda Rapid 1.6 MPI repair estimate - Are these labour charges justified, or am I being overcharged?

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r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 1d ago

2023 TVS Raider model experiencing issues with gear shift and chain

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r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 1d ago

#CarRepair Hyundai Venue side cladding broken — can it be repaired?

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I own a 2025 Hyundai Venue SX(O) Turbo DCT. While cleaning the roof, I accidentally stood on the left rear door’s lower side cladding, and its mounting points seem to have broken. The cladding has come loose, as shown in the photos.
Can the mounting clips/tabs be repaired, or does the entire cladding need replacement?
What would be the approximate cost at a local garage vs. Hyundai’s authorised service centre?
Is plastic welding a reliable fix?
Would appreciate any advice. Thanks!


r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 1d ago

Guys please do tell me is it okay ?

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r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 1d ago

Kick start vs ABS ?

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r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 1d ago

#BikeMaintenance Activa engine oil and gear oil grade confusion ?

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r/MechanicAdviceIndia • • 1d ago

How important is it , to get serviced at dealership ?? What's the pros and cons

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