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Hi guys, i was waiting to buy a new car (probably a toyota vitz) but with this increase in vehicle duty i feel like its worth buying Honda insight instead of a non hybrid car. What are your views on this and this increase in duty? Thanks in advance...

That's why i wanted to know about whats happening in alto. I have heard both systems.

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Thanks guys for ur replies.. but nobody answered my question. It may not be rocket science but if anybody has an accurate answer based on correct technical knowledge pls post.

Any idea Pls...

Im using Brand new Maruti Alto. My doubt is that should we always use the AC temperature regulator knob in the maximum coolest position even we dont want that much cool inside the car? When we fix it some way between the coolest and hottest position is that mean the AC compressor is working for much lesser time or just mixing hot air from the heater with cool air without affecting the compressor running time?

I own a brand new maruti alto. I have heard that maruti has no undercoating layer as Japanese does and need undercoating. my question is, do Japanese vehicles really have a such layer? i have not applied any undercoating to my car and just did the regular services. I think they have applied oil on the undercarriage. So is it ok even not to apply oil in a car like alto where its said that the undercarriage is easily corrosive? Guys who use maruti, pls share your experiences. Thanks in advance

How can we asses the quality of a microfiber towel? I recently bought 4 pieces pack from Sunl**ka just for Rs 275/=. Is that the usual price or are they cheap in quality? I guess quality one may bit expensive and if so where can i buy them?

Check this out (FAQ no 15) http://www.police.lk/index.php/traffic-police/55

Minister again comes with new numbers..will see how it goes..Check this http://sinhala.news.lk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24123&catid=35&Itemid=50

These numbers are just same as this petrol stock Check this out http://www.lankatruth.com/index.php/news/local-news/9238-no-response-from-the-phone-nos-on-petroleum-complaints

Can you remember the topic? I searched but not found

I have heard some people say that regular use of car wash is not good to the body paint. What are your thoughts on this? And what's the best car wash in SL market?

Thanks bro..

Initially i also thought that my situation is an exceptional. But its sad to say that i met no of customers who faced various problems with these cars within few months of use during my stays at those garages and workshop. One had to replace front shock absorber of a Brand new A-Star car which was only one week old. (actually he has noticed a noise when he take the car from the shop at the very first day)Another one with alto had a inactive AC thermostat after 2 months of use. Another disappointed customer came with front noise in a one month old alto and found to have destructed some bushes at front wheels. So if i stayed some more hours there i could have found hundreds like this. ya, its may be true that these cars are targeted for low income groups. but my point is that Maruti should not cheat people by manufacturing cars with lot of production errors. BTW i see lot of doctors use indian cars; I don't think they are in low income group

No its not pitstop but 'Maruti workshop and body repair center' behind pitstop. They do warranty jobs.

dilku, Do you ever expect to go to a garage several times and spend your valuable time (also replacing shock absorbers and mounts etc) during first few months of use of a brand new car? Do you think replacing a shock absorber is a little thing? i should say that i had to replace the shock at that time was due to a seperate problem (because of a play of shock)and this is a new noise. I'm from Galle, there is no authorized re pare place at galle (but in Matara). So last time i had to go to Matara and they identified the prob. But the problem with them is that they can't replace parts at the same time in a car with in warranty priod. Instead they send a request to A*w and get spare parts later. Last time there was a much delay due to this bl--dy process. Thats why this time i directly went all the way to A*W in borella to get every thing fixed at once. but hopeless. (And other fact is that you cant go to a garage you want during the warranty period) By the way guys today i again went to Matara. They identified that the other shock absorber is also gone and need replacement (as Ripper guessed). So i'm awaiting another replacement. I used this car very care fully;never overloaded; most of the time only two are in the car. All these are production faults due to cheap parts. sucks dilku, my fault is buying a brand new Indian car thinking that it will be trouble free at least during 1st one year.

Thanks for replies guys, This noise is like "daka daka" (like body is not tightly fixed to chassie)while riding on slightly bumpy roads. Actually within 1st month i had to replace right front shock absorber due to a noise. later both shock mounts were replaced. This time i told A*w fellows about previous shock absorber problems. They denied this noise is due to shock absorber problems. But as you guys say i cant trust them. Last time i got the car checked from a local dealer garage. Previously i used Nissan FB13, Truly speaking i didn't have this much problems with it even though its 15 years old than this so called BRAND NEW car. Im really disappointed.

I purchased a brand new alto from a*w six months back. After about one month careful use it gives lot of noise from rear when it is driven in a slightly bumpy road. It seems that noise coming under the body or rear suspension system. I have taken the car to A*W workshop at borella and consulted their team. They inspected every part of vehicle and said no abnormalities can be noticed. But still that noise is there. Is this normal for Indian alto? (obviously because of bad finish?) Guys who use Indian alto, pls share your experience about this noisy rides

How is the second hand market of viva?

Is A*w providing indian alloy wheel set or japaneese?