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Originally Posted by kalpeshc I too was told that if i dont get alignment done with them they will not honour any claims of suspension in the future. I called BS and would do it from outside. When the time comes for warranty claims I'll fight my battles. It's sad that the authorized service centres resort to such petty blackmail.
They still end up charging the 20 rs for windshield spray liquid. They don't realize that this 20 rs is actually denting their brand reputation |
That's rubbish, and just pressure tactics by them to stick to the A.S.S. There are excellent professional centers outside which do a WAY better job than authorised service centers when it comes to alignment/balancing.
Don't worry about your warranty. It will remain solid.
Like
I mentioned in another thread, I was once charged ~Rs 80/- for tightening of all wheel nuts of my previous Creta - Lazarus - during the first free service. Despite my continuous objections, they refused to drop it from the service bill. Can't go any lower than that!
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Originally Posted by iamzeus I was planning on booking the Hyundai Creta SX 1.5 Petrol Manual. I noticed that it has a manual day/night IRVM. I was wondering if anyone here, who has purchased this model previously, had enquired if it's possible to upgrade to the auto dimming IRVM from the SX(O) variant and retain the BlueLink functionalities. Please let me know, as a DIY mirror upgrade to auto dimming IRVM would mean losing the BlueLink functionalities. |
I had asked about this at my A.S.S., and they had said that it was possible. The auto-dimming IRVM of the SX(O) is available as a separate part, and comes with separate wiring, harness & coupler.
Enquire from your nearest dealership too.
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Originally Posted by phaedrus Is there an official review on BHP for the Creta 2020 IVT SX(O) version? Given this review is so comprehensive, I doubt it and I could not find one. |
Nope. I am humbled that my report of the IVT is the unofficial go-to for the Creta IVT in Team-BHP till now.
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Originally Posted by phaedrus I gave mine for servicing, and I seem to remember the engine having a dust cover earlier and now it is not there. The dealer says I am mistaken and only diesel variant has dust cover. So, basically looking for a pic of the SX(O) IVT engine if there is one. |
Your dealer is right. There is
no dust cover above the engine. There's only under-bonnet insulation provided.
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Originally Posted by phaedrus Thanks! And thanks for the amazing review - it helped me take my decision when I was buying the car a year ago. |
I am glad I could help in finalising your car buying decision, my friend.
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It's been a long time since I posted an update on my ownership experience. Between the hassles of a near-fatal medical condition and on the road to gradual recovery + a demanding job which is at it's peak during the first 3 months of the annual year + domestic responsibilities, AND, being the owner of (arguably) the most boring, everyday car that one can lay their hands upon in our market today, there isn't much to report from my previous post.
Crossed the
5,000-kms milestone in the second week of March. Phoenix continues it's lazy, idyllic existence in my garage. Fuss-free, tantrum-free. It is serving well and is aging up well too, except for a few minor irritants - USB drive resetting itself to the default opening song, HU starting off from the FM station even when the USB drive is plugged in, center console creaking while the left leg presses on it, sunroof squeaking slightly while opening/closing, etc. (resolved by the Wurth spray)
Only major issue which popped up during January 2022 was the front passenger side window occasionally not rolling back up when the respective button from the driver-side door panel was pressed (rather, pushed up). It worked fine when the passenger-side door panel button was used. I suspected that that particular button on the driver door panel was iffy (all other buttons were working just fine).
Had called the dealership A.S.S. to schedule a checkup but after spraying the Wurth spray regularly on the window's rubber panels and the glass gap for about a week, the problem stopped. Not sure how that worked - maybe Hyundai has a self-healing system for the buttons inside the car!
Other than that, everything else continues to be butter smooth. I am still annoyed by the creaks from the center console every time my left leg presses against it while resting on the footrest. Not expected from a Hyundai.
Braking is absolutely fine. No nasty surprises yet in my daily runs, whether it be inside the city or on short highway jaunts. Had to go through a few more panic braking scenarios (perks of living in a tier-3 city/
kasba) but I am glad to report that the Creta did well in stopping in a straight line and well in time.
About FE, well it hovered between the 11-12 kmpl mark all through winter (ACC minimally used, and with speeds mostly between 35-45 kmph). I am seeing a dip in these figures since mid-March when the ACC has started doing more duty, and traffic became heavier on the roads as the third wave continued to subside.
Now it's anywhere between 10-11 kmpl. The last Fuelio calculation for a refill came to 10.3 kmpl. Of course, I am driving exclusively in the ECO mode for the past 2,000-odd kms.
(Highest achieved inside the city in close, dense traffic)
The engine and the gearbox are, in one word,
laid-back. Not relaxed laid-back, but
boringly laid-back. This is one engine-gearbox combo which a 90-year-old grandpa, maybe with the slowest reflexes ever, can easily drive on a daily basis! (no disrespect meant to any grandpas worldwide!)
(Please excuse all the dust - it's become a very dusty city lately!)
And, I have to admit that I am really disappointed by the Creta's NCAP score. I expected no less when the Seltos's scores were out, but given the fact that Hyundai advertised the heck out of the structural rigidity and claims of using over 73% high strength steel in it's cabin, a score of 08/17 is disappointingly,
disappointly low. That's not even 50% marks secured in a final examination!
The Creta commands a fantastic resale value though, specially in tier-3 areas like mine. One of my contacts recently commended me on how impeccably I have maintained my Phoenix, and he was willing to give me no less than 13.8 lakhs for my nearly 2-year old petrol automatic - that's a very meagre depreciation of just 1.14 lakhs in 21 months of first-hand ownership!
ODO currently stands at
5,324 kms.