r/MechanicAdviceIndia

I came across this i20 asta optional 2021 which is driven 13.5k kms and the asking price for it is 6.40 lakhs including name transfer etc. My real concern here is will the new e20 petrol damage the car’s engine really bad? I need opinions on that is it worth considering as I only need the car for commute around my house within the city. Or should I skip it because of the e20 fuel overall?

Was talking on a good deal about a A8L W12 to buy as second hand, the car is in Delhi and I’m in Tamil Nadu, when I enquired about the taxes, the reregistration will roughly cost about 20-28L depending on the original invoice of the car, what the hell!!, why are the taxes on old second hand cars soo high, I’m spending roughly 25L for the car and 28L for taxes!!! This is unfair man come on

In July I bought vstrom 250sx and clocked 6000 kms with this. Past 15 days I have been trying to accelerate it to its limit but the rpm is stuck at 9k resulting in max speed of 135-38 kmph while at first I clocked 155 kmph in it.

Ps - 2nd service was done. I asked the Suzuki dealership owner about it and he said it might have a throttle response issue.

Rpm issue is in 6th gear only.

Kindly guide me on what could be the possible reason for this situation and how I should handle it in the service centre?

So I have a Tiago and I get it serviced at local mechanic because frankly official service is a sham and expensive on top of it. The mechanic does a decent job however he puts this "Eni's i-sint" engine oil which is also fully synthetic. However recently noise in my engine and dashboard has increased and I want to try a new engine oil. Is Shell's Helix Extra HX8 a good option or should I go for something else? Please advise on it and or other option.

My mechanic also advised not to buy it online and I was indeed considering to buy it from Amazon (seller Kay Kay Enterprises)? Is that risky?

Thank you.

My 2026 (aug) Baleno (only ~1600 km driven) was hit from the side by a tempo. The tempo driver accepted fault. I have ICICI Lombard Zero Dep insurance.The door has dents, deep scratches and paint damage ,photos attached. Should I ask the authorised Maruti service centre for genuine door panel replacement, or is proper denting + repainting better?

I want the car restored as close to new/factory condition as possible.What would you guys recommend based on the damage? Also, any experience with insurance approving door replacement?

it's a second hand i20.Hit a cement electric pole while turning, panicked and dragged the car against the pole. major dent in on left back panel. Doors aren't jammed. No first party insurance. How much it might cost

What is M/C kit R & R and why it is in service details.

I have a 2013 Honda Civic Touring with about 190,000 km on it.

Last Tuesday, the front of my car went up and came down pretty hard on a curb. I drove it again on Thursday and everything seemed completely normal.

Today I drove it and noticed a pretty bad/loud noise coming from the engine area. The noise is also there when the car is completely stationary and idling, so I don’t think it’s coming from the wheel itself.

It seems to be coming from the area where the serpentine belt is. The belt itself looks intact, so I’m wondering if it could be one of the pulleys, belt tensioner, alternator bearing, A/C compressor pulley, etc.

I’m attaching a video of the sound.

Does anyone recognize this noise or have an idea what is most likely causing it? Could the curb impact have caused this, or is it more likely something that was already wearing out given the mileage?

Also wondering whether this is safe to drive to a mechanic or if I should avoid driving it altogether.

Thanks!

I own a 2013 Polo TDI Highline 1.2L

The limp mode light flashes sometimes and once I restart the car it goes away, but today after starting the car, the check engine sign appeared as well.

Need a Reliable Independent Mechanic good with Germans, in/close to HSR Layout. Please drop your best suggestions with experience.

(Had a bad experience in HSR earlier, that guy charged for every scan 1800 and eventually billed me 5.5k for nothing)