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Thanks a lot Davy. Your advises are very helpful and highly appreciated. I am thinking about buying a 2009 Demio vs 2016 Axia / 2016 Picanto. I prefer Demio than other two options although its a lil bit older. Gave up Axia because of its Indian build up quality. I like the Picanto, but when considering the 2nd hand market in Sri Lanka, I think demio still leads. So I made my mind to go for a Demio. Any suggestions?? Thanks.

Hi Guys, Looking for a Demio for my wife. While researching these days, I heard that there's a common problem in power steering rack in demios. Heard that it's bit expensive to replace it also. Is it true? Experts, please advice. Thanks.

Hi, I'm using a 2010 made Honda Insight. It's given to me and maintained by my company. mileage exceeded 275 K. Recently I noticed, while I'm driving, odometer display indicate " Integrated Motor Assist". Then I stopped the engine and switched on after abt 2-3 minutes. Then the display was back to normal. This happened to me several times. Is this a warning message? What's the meaning of IMA? Please give an advise.

Starlet Hybrid.......................

Thanks tiv for the response. As I've described initially, coolant level in power control unit coolant reservoir has not dropped by even 1mm. Followings are the snaps of visible coolant leakages.

Hi guys, Got repaired the leakage from a garage. He just applied a glue and fixed the rubber hose to the steel hose joint. Not succeeded. Still the leakge is there. Could you please let me know a reliable spot around Kandy to check the system and repair this. Thanks

Thanks guys for valuable advises. Couldn't update cos being busy last few days. I checked for leakages in coolant containers and hoses. Finally found a leak from a hose connection. its an unreachable area so difficult to repair it my self. Could you please let me know a reliable spot around Kandy to repair this. I hope to do the periodical services and maintenance from a reliable place. So it's better if someone let me know such a place. Thank You.

Thank you for your immediate replies. When I noticed it for the first time, it was below the LOW level. I top up it to just below the HIGH level. It gradually reduced during last one month. today morning I just filled it up before reaching to LOW level. Mileage when buying was 21K and now almost 24K. Couldn't notice any oil flows in the garage. I'll check for the leakages and let you know guys. Thanks in advance.

Hi guys, I think the seniors will not harsh on me cos it's a lil deviation of the topic. I think gayanath or any aqua user can give me an advice. I got an unregistered 2013 aqua abt 2 months before. after abt 2-3 days I noticed the coolant level in engine coolant reservoir is well below the "LOW" level indicator. So I refilled it with Wurth coolant without diluting it with water. (While purchasing it I couldn't check the coolant level). But the coolant level in power control unit coolant reservoir is ok. After driving car abt 4-5 days, I noticed the coolant level of engine coolant reservoir has dropped by a considerable amount. Before going to get checked it by a mechanic, I thought to get an advice from you. Could it be happened due to a leakage or any other reason ? Thank You.

Hey, At last you've changed your mind to go for an allion eh...?? Can you remember what I said in your previous thread...? To go for an allion over Vios? Anyhow you've extended your budget ne? Anyway Good luck..........!!! I also faced that problem. Only thing I did was, removed the chinese crap and replaced a Kenwood player

Hi guys, Could anyone please mention some TL service spots around KANDY for service of hybrid cars........

Find some more Buks and go for a well maintained 240 buddy(as my one ). You'll definetely feel the difference...!! Vios owners, just dont get angry with me. Thats just my personal opinion.

I used genuine parts on repairs and in perodical maintenance while I was using my one. And did the services on time. Therefore she didn't give me any major issue. Considering mechanical problems, Allion & Vios are same as per my experience. If you maintain it well, there's no major issue. Spare part prices of Allion, 121, Vios are almost same.

I used an 2002 Allion 240 for past 3.5 years and sold it abt. 3 weeks back. Also I'd driven a 2004 vios earlier. My personal experience is Allion is well ahead than Vios although its older than vios.(considering comfortability, driving pleasure, appearence etc.). If you got a well maintained 240, I think it may be the best. I think fuel consumption is almost the same of Vios and Allion 240. However the available budget matters. 2002 Allion 240 is more expensive than 2004 Vios as everyone knows.

I couldn't update cos of busy in serching vehicles. Just the day before publishing the increments of prices, got an aqua G for the old price from a car sale in Kandy. SURVIVED in the last moment, cos I've payed an advance payment in last minute. If I've postponed it for the next day, would not be able to purchase it for that value. Thanks guys for the support....!!!

Thanks rumesh. That sounds like its better to keep additional 2-3 lacks on hand.

Hi guys, I sold my car last week and hope to buy a car through a direct importer. Hope to open LC by t'moro or day after t'moro. In the current situation, would I have to bear the additional tax increment? Even If the shipment clearing done before the budjet, will that tax increment affect to the price? Answers to above may be probabilities, but important facts to me. Anyone with clear idea on that, please.... Thanks.

Thanks a lot mate. Highly appreciate your support. I'll go through the link.

Thanks gayanath for your explanation. That means it's safe to not to purchase such vehicle (not having an auction grade), cos there's a high possibility of the vehicle being a R graded. I checked the vehicle prices from several car sales and observed that the auction graded vehicle prices are significantly higher than those not graded. But, how on this earth we can believe that these guys are not editing such auction sheets fraudly here... is there a way to check them online.....?

Thanks for the advice matroska. If there's anyone who got experience on the whole proccess, please be kind enough to share it. Thanks.

Hi, I'm also going to purchase a Fit GP5 from a car sale or through a direct importer. Once when I checked the veritas beuro certificate of a GP5, infront of "Auction Grade", it was mentioned "Not Applicable". Previously I heard that an unregistered car should be imported through an auction, with a auction grading. When i asked from the seller, he told that they import cars from a car dealer there in Japan and no need to bring through auctions. Colud you please guys let me know the proccess? Is the car seller telling the truth or not? Buying a car without an auction grade suitable or not? Your advice is highly appreciated. Thanks.

Hi Guys, I'm also interested in KIA sportage Diesel 2007/2008 SUV. As crosswind mentioned, this topic may be discussed earlier. I searched through out the forum. But couldn't find specific answers to each points that chathuu raised. Could anyone please state the threads, that providing answers to each point mentioned below. 1. Fuel Consumption 2. Maintain cost 3. Availability of spares 4. Resale market 5. Other similar options or ideas Thanks.

I did an alignment to my allion 240 a few months back. My tyres are directional (rotation tyres). I swapped the tyres due to wearing of my back tyres inner sides. That guy did the alignment and advised me to bring the car back after running abt 1000 kms to do a permanent adjustment. According to him, cars like allion,vios etc. are having such alignment problem and there's a permanent solution for it costs abt 5K. I couldn't get his explanation cos I don't have a knowledge abt it. Can anyone give a clear explanation please.

@ Crosswind: No words to say how detailed & descriptive explanation you have given. This is why experts advices are really helpful for ppl who have less knowledge abt vehicles. I actually believed that Johnway has made by Dihatsu as mentioned in the AL ad.Thanks a lot crosswind. @Muditha420/Kawz/Nishan.dj/wolseley: thanks for sharing your valuble information. As Nishan.dj says, it's better to ask from woseley's friend to share his experience on that scrap.