r/MechanicAdviceIndia Jun 12 '24

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r/MechanicAdviceIndia 3h ago

#BikeMaintenance Should I be worried about my chain? [OC]

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Almost 7.5k kms on odo,

I was juggling alot of work hence couldn't take out time to wash the bike plus mumbai rains are weird

I did lube it the last time before July ending if I remember correctly

The main concern is the rust built on the chain. Please suggest


r/MechanicAdviceIndia 4h ago

#Bike-Buy/Sell Selling my Bassmaster B-12 Exhaust for the Shotgun 650 and Super Meteor 650 (OC)

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Hi guys, so I’m selling my barrel bassmaster b-12 exhaust for the shotgun and super meteor since I’m moving to a full system custom exhaust. i purchased this last year in May and I’ve used it since. I’m selling it for 12K INR not including shipping if you’re not from pune. please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.


r/MechanicAdviceIndia 15h ago

#Car-Buy/Sell What should be asking price for toyota corolla [OC]

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This is toyota corolla 9th gen planning to sell this, its an MH passing. Completed around 1 lakh km. What should be the asking price.


r/MechanicAdviceIndia 2h ago

#BikeRepair Brief “dug - dug” sound when trying to select 1st gear while coasting in neutral.

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I have a Honda Unicorn BS6 (2021, Fi) with about 4,500 km on it.

I was coasting in neutral

(I know I shouldn't do it, but I had less petrol in tank and it was a road with good visibility and very low traffic.)

I pulled the clutch in and tried to shift into 1st.

I heard two brief “dug - dug” sounds (roughly a couple of times per second. ) I left the gear shifter > left clutch > pulled the clutch again > pressed the gear shifter was able to shift down.

I wasn't using the throttle and I didn't put extra force on the shifter afterward.


r/MechanicAdviceIndia 7h ago

#CarMaintenance Brezza 20k service cost is high , need advice

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Hi all,

I didn't ask for anything specific to fix

Could you please check if I got scammed ??


r/MechanicAdviceIndia 15h ago

#CarRepair someone crashed my jeep

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planning to buy scratch repair on zepto and try buffing it out, have to get it fixed by evening, based in mumbai, local mechanics are telling me itll take 2 to 4 days, idm the work being super local, have seen reels of dudes on scooters and a toolkit come and fix it within the hour also, dont mind that either, and if im using the scratch repair any suggestions or help or contacts who can help


r/MechanicAdviceIndia 19h ago

#BikeRepair Classic 350 Reborn - Broken cylinder sleeve and bent rod

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I drove my 2024 Classic 350 Reborn into water (I have realised that it was a stupid thing to do) and damaged the engine.

The official service center quoted ₹46K and asked for 20–25 days of waiting time (after keeping the bike for 10 days). I decided not to go ahead with them, paid ₹2,306 for the diagnostic/reassembly charges, and brought the bike to a local engine mechanic.

He gave an initial estimate under ₹20K and will be opening the engine today.
The mechanic mentioned the possibility of using a lathe.

I don't have technical knowledge about motorcycles and want to know what to expect:

Is a damaged cylinder sleeve like this something that can/should be repaired on a lathe, or does it require a full replacement?

How easily available are these parts in the market?

What is a realistic cost for the parts and the overall repair job?

Any advice on what I should ask the mechanic before they start would be really helpful.


r/MechanicAdviceIndia 14h ago

Which frame will fit this OEM Brezza screen in Ignis?

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I’ve installed an OEM 7-inch Brezza infotainment system in my Ignis and now I need a proper frame for it.

I found these options online. Which one will fit properly without gaps or modifications?


r/MechanicAdviceIndia 15h ago

Bike company with good service center

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Hi guys,

I am gonna buy a new bike in the march 2027 and I have a very very bad luck in terms of service center. Pls suggest me which company bike should I buy which has a good after sales servicing experience. I can't ignore this thing cuz whatever I have bought in my entire life I had to go to service center at least 5 times. So please suggest me what company and which bike should I look for while buying bike in Thane.

My budget is around 2.5 lakhs

And my requirements are mileage, upright sitting position, pillion comfort, engine reliability, good torque and lastly high speed performance (not top speed, basically bike stability at 90+ speed


r/MechanicAdviceIndia 16h ago

#CarMaintenance CNG kit Fitment Mechanic Needed

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We have recently started our new venture in Ghaziabad, and we are looking for trained CNG fitting mechanics on an immediate basis. Kindly DM if you have any leads or interested to work with us.


r/MechanicAdviceIndia 19h ago

Honda hybrid vs Diesel used

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Hey all, I am looking to buy Honda City diesel or Honda hybrid used cars. Definitely from trusted sellers with background service verification and mechanic verification.

So the technical aspects are taken care.

But the practical aspects are confusing me where few hybrid users are saying there is a huge drop in mileage recently from 24 kmpl to 14-17 kmpl.

Whereas the diesel is discontinued technically.

Mileage is a factor since I will do 2k /month

I found 2 cars

Diesel, 72k , well-maintained, complete service record. 2 times dpf cleaned due to warning issues. 10L final price. 2022 mid, zx variant. Serviced and ready.

Honda hybrid, 39k, little modified with big tyres etc, warranty extended till 2028 and battery warranty till 2031. Bought in 2023 mid. At 15L final price.

Have to service immediately by September end. Agreed to take to Honda service center to do a pre purchase check too.

Am confused between these 2, help me navigate through this mess.

I personally liked the spaciousness of honda, and the balance of handling is good too. I want a sedan with good mileage.


r/MechanicAdviceIndia 20h ago

#CarMaintenance ALTO K10 VXI headlamp vision

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Guys I am using a 2026 Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 VXI, and I am not satisfied with the amount of light produced by the stock halogen headlamps of 55 watt. Since the Alto K10 does not have a factory fog-lamp provision in my variant, and its headlamp uses a reflector-type housing rather than a projector setup, I am considering replacing the stock halogen bulbs with higher-wattage 90/100W halogen bulbs instead of LED bulbs, because I feel that halogen light would be more suitable for foggy conditions. However, I am concerned about whether using 90/100W bulbs could generate excessive heat and damage or melt the reflector housing, reflective coating, bulb socket, wiring, or other components of the headlamp assembly, as I have seen people discussing this issue on YouTube. I would therefore like to know whether installing 90/100W halogen bulbs in the Alto K10's existing reflector-type headlamp is technically safe, and if it is possible to install them safely, what precautions should be taken regarding the installation of the bulb. I would also like to know whether such a 90/100W halogen setup is legally permitted in India under the applicable Central Motor Vehicle Rules, or not. If 90/100W bulbs are not advisable or legal, please suggest the safest way to improve the Alto K10's headlight performance while retaining halogen bulbs rather than converting to LED.


r/MechanicAdviceIndia 1d ago

#CarMaintenance I am planning to buy used Renault Duster as my first car.

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Hey guys I’m planning to buy a used Renault duster as my first car. Thinking of going for something 2019 or after.

Need opinions from people who know about Duster or have owned one.

Reason for duster is because my dad is tall and we want decent legroom and a good SUV that can do basic off-road and long drives. I also have been fascinated by it since childhood.

Please let me know if there’s something I should be concerned of or if I should go for some other car instead. Cars I’ve seen so far range between 5-7L 1st owner top variants. Any information about ownership and servicing costs would be appreciated too.


r/MechanicAdviceIndia 1d ago

Interceptor 650 BS4 misfiring on right cylinder + random RPM hanging. Been dealing with this for 3 months

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Guys, I genuinely need some help because I’m completely fed up with this bike and the service centre at this point.

I have a BS4 Interceptor 650 and this whole mess started after I got the bike painted and also got the engine buffed.

The original problem was mainly when the bike got extremely hot, especially in scorching sunlight. It would start losing power, eventually stall, and then I’d have to wait for a couple of minutes and give it a hard throttle while starting to get it moving again. Even after starting, it wouldn’t rev beyond around 3k rpm.

The bike went through multiple checks and parts have been changed since then.

The service centre has:

Changed the fuel pump

Checked/replaced the magnet coil

Replaced the ignition coil

Replaced the O2 sensor (multiple times)

Replaced the fuel injector

Replaced the throttle body

Replaced RR unit

The throttle body situation is where things got interesting.

The original throttle body was removed for cleaning. But while reassembling it, the stopper screw was found to be rusty/faulty and apparently couldn’t be properly reused/adjusted. Because of that, they ended up replacing the entire throttle body.

The new problems started after this throttle body replacement.

Now the right cylinder is clearly misfiring.

On a cold start, the right exhaust/header is noticeably cooler than the left and the exhaust pulse is weaker. Once the bike warms up, both sides become more similar, but every now and then the right cylinder still misses a pulse.

During one test ride, the right exhaust actually went almost completely silent while the left cylinder was still running.

On top of that, the RPM randomly hangs after I give the throttle. It can get stuck around 3-4k rpm or sometimes at other RPMs. There’s no fixed pattern at all. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn’t. If I roll off and give another throttle input, it can suddenly go past that point.

The initial throttle response is also terrible compared to how the bike used to be.

The bike has also been dyno tuned at some point. AFR was changed and pops were added around 4k rpm, so I’m also wondering if the tune could be contributing to some of this.

The really frustrating part is the service centre situation.

It’s been around 3 months since they started looking into my bike. They don’t even work on it continuously. They’ll take the bike for a week, then basically nothing happens, then I get some vague answer. Sometimes they take it once in a week and keep it for another week.

I’ve been getting different explanations and parts being changed, but nobody seems to be able to actually tell me what the root cause is.

At this point it feels like they’re just doing trial and error with my money.

I’ve been patient with them for months, but I’m honestly tired of hearing “we’ll check it” and then getting the bike back with the same problem.

So I’m hoping someone here who actually knows the 650 engine can help me figure out what I should be looking at.

If the right cylinder is still misfiring after the injector, ignition coil, O2 sensor, fuel pump, magnet coil and throttle body have been checked/replaced, what would you check next?

Could it be:

Wiring/connector issue?

Intake leak?

Valve clearance?

Compression?

Throttle body/TPS calibration?

ECU/tune?

Something mechanical?

And has anyone experienced a similar intermittent one-cylinder misfire + random RPM hanging on an Interceptor 650?

I’m honestly just looking for some direction because the service centre guys seem to be going around in circles.


r/MechanicAdviceIndia 1d ago

#CarMaintenance Is this a good match

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I have attached my old tyre pic


r/MechanicAdviceIndia 1d ago

#Bike-Buy/Sell How much can I expect to sell my 2025 Yezdi roadster for?

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r/MechanicAdviceIndia 1d ago

#CarMaintenance 3.5k for headlight restoration

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Mechanic asking 3.5k for restoring both headlights, they have lost clarity like the outer shell so he said he would buff it up inside and out and restore it to original condition. Let me know guys. Location Bengaluru


r/MechanicAdviceIndia 1d ago

Need to transport a non-running vintage Ford GPW from Madhya Pradesh to Jaipur — advice needed

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Hi everyone,

I need some advice regarding transporting a very old vehicle from a town near Panna, Madhya Pradesh to Jaipur, Rajasthan.

I have a Ford GPW WWII-era Jeep that is in extremely poor condition at the moment. It is a personal/family vehicle and I want to send it to Jaipur for a complete, historically accurate restoration. My intention is to preserve it as close to its original specification as possible — not modify it into a modern/modified Jeep.

The problem is transportation.

The Jeep is currently not roadworthy / not in running condition, so driving it to Jaipur is obviously not an option. I am looking for the safest way to transport it, preferably on a proper flatbed truck, open or closed truck, enclosed vehicle carrier, or any other suitable transport vehicle that can safely handle a non-running vintage vehicle.

I tried looking at vehicle transport companies such as WheelsEye, but I’m running into an issue because some of these platforms are asking for GST-related information/certifications. This is not a commercial vehicle or business shipment — I’m simply moving my own personal vintage vehicle to a restoration workshop.

So I have a few questions:

  1. What would be the best way to transport a non-running vintage Jeep from rural Madhya Pradesh to Jaipur?
  2. Would a proper flatbed truck, open/closed truck, enclosed vehicle carrier, or some other type of truck/trailer be the safest option? What would you recommend for a vehicle in extremely poor, non-running condition?
  3. Since the Jeep may not be able to roll/steer/brake properly, what should I specifically tell the transporter before booking?
  4. Are there any Indian transport companies that people here have personally used for transporting non-running/restoration/project cars?
  5. What documents would I normally need to transport my own old vehicle interstate? RC, insurance, ID/address proof, etc.?
  6. Is GST registration actually required for an individual transporting their own personal vehicle, or are these platforms simply asking for it because of the way their booking system works?
  7. Would it be better to deal directly with a local transporter/truck owner rather than using an online vehicle-shipping platform?
  8. What precautions should I take before handing over a very old/restoration vehicle to a transporter? Photos, inventory, chassis/engine numbers, written condition report, insurance, etc.?
  9. How should a vehicle this old be safely loaded and secured without damaging the frame, body, suspension or other original components?

The vehicle has a lot of sentimental value, so I’m much more concerned about it arriving safely than saving a few thousand rupees.

If anyone has transported a similar non-running vintage vehicle/project car across Indian states, I’d really appreciate hearing exactly how you did it, what documents you needed, what type of truck/trailer you used, and what you would do differently.

I can also upload photos of the Jeep if that helps.

Thanks!


r/MechanicAdviceIndia 1d ago

#Car-Buy/Sell Suggestion needed for quotations for HONDA ELEVATE

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Elevate v/vx CVT received quotations from the dealership for DELHI on road pricing. Any suggestions on discount?


r/MechanicAdviceIndia 1d ago

Is this normal - things poping up on meter display even after turning off ignition

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r/MechanicAdviceIndia 1d ago

Car under 8 lac used or new

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I am planning to buy a car under 8 lac budget and i really like to drive a diesel engine as my current car is Fiesta 2015 to not compromise on that i was looking at used car market and bolero neo is the car that i am getting offered in the budget about 2023 make i would like to know what people think about it or suggest something better keeping in view the budget as i drive my car alot about 2500 to 3000 in a month and to far off sites for my business.


r/MechanicAdviceIndia 1d ago

Stay away from CARXTREME online portal !

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r/MechanicAdviceIndia 1d ago

Pulsar 150, 2013 model (Keep or Sell)

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r/MechanicAdviceIndia 1d ago

#BikeRepair Need help in Braking Experience Upgrade

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As mentioned in the title!

Right now my bike has garbage braking... It doesn't stop sooner, always ABS engage and pulses the levers... And tyres have 0 grip when there is even slightest of sand.. but feels super on tarmac..

Things I have planned..

  1. Upgrade to Apollo Alpha tyres

  2. Get sintered brake pads

Anything else should be done to improve?

Thank You,