[raisonar]

Originally Posted by Mortis

Get it done from Tufkote in Jogeshwari instead. They will be more thorough and should be under 10k for antirust and silencer coating

Will surely explore them. But are these costing really required for new cars?

after researching about it a bit, I am a bit sceptical now.

[Mortis]

Originally Posted by raisonar

Will surely explore them. But are these costing really required for new cars?

after researching about it a bit, I am a bit sceptical now.

Generally it's not required atleast for the first couple of years but it's better to get it done early to prevent future rust.
Plus Mumbai is coastal so chances of rusting are a bit higher and if you are like me and live right on the seaside and have open parking, it's even higher.

I would say get it done after a year. Enjoy the new car smell !!
Maybe get it done before the second monsoon

[Vanquish108]

So do we have a verdict on underbody coating? From this forum I see most are saying it's not worth it unless you are in a coastal area. I'm taking delivery of a Sonet soon in Goa. Being a coastal area and having already seen small rust spots on my older car I am wondering if some kind of paint protection is also needed. I would like to assume that modern cars have enough protection but you know what they say about assuming!

[mpksuhas]

Originally Posted by Vanquish108

I would like to assume that modern cars have enough protection but you know what they say about assuming!

Yes. Also, don't think its of any value to do it immediately in new car, when the paint is fresh. Maybe you can consider after few years of ownership, when the underbody paint may have chipped off due to regular wear and tear.