BHPian drive2eternity <\/strong>recently shared this with other enthusiasts.<\/p>\n On Thursday, I gave my car for its 9th service, after completion of 8+ years of ownership. I have been absent from this thread for quite some time, due to various reasons. However, sharing my long term ownership experience here.<\/p>\n The below points summarize my experience with my car over the past 7 years:<\/p>\n Breakdowns \/ Part Changes: Mentioned below.<\/strong><\/p>\n 2017<\/strong> – There was a faint ‘kat’kat’ sound coming from the driver’s foot-well. It occurred only when going over rough surfaces and broken roads. Did not occur if I crossed a speed breaker. For this issue, the culprit was identified as the EPS motor. Since the car was in warranty, it was changed free of cost.<\/p>\n 2021<\/strong> – AC cooling was reduced, so took to the car to Advaith Hyundai, the compressor valve (ECV) was found faulty and replaced for about 4000\/- including labour. More details can be found in this thread by VIGSOM: https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/techn…ml#post5061928 (Aircons! Demystifying the car air-conditioning system)<\/p>\n 2022<\/strong> – The front link rods were ‘weak’ as mentioned by the SA and hence I gave a go ahead to change them. Charged about 1500\/- including labour.<\/p>\n Battery Change<\/strong>: There were instances in May 2018, when the crank was taking longer than usual. Got it checked at a battery store and found the Exide battery from the factory was breathing its last.<\/p>\n Hence, got a new Amaron, exchanging the Exide, for 4800\/-. It has now started showing signs of degradation. I will probably get it changed in next few months.<\/p>\n\n