o-zon8 Neutral Newbie March 27, 2018 Share March 27, 2018 it could be as simple as something loose in the cabin causing the humming sound due to transmission or worn engine mounts. Ok I verified the vibrations (likely causing the humming sound). It happens in a cyclic way and only when the car is idle. Like suddenly will earthquake, then go back to less again and repeat. When I switch off the a/c, let car idle, the vibration is very much reduced! ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACH Supersonic March 27, 2018 Share March 27, 2018 Ok I verified the vibrations (likely causing the humming sound). It happens in a cyclic way and only when the car is idle. Like suddenly will earthquake, then go back to less again and repeat. When I switch off the a/c, let car idle, the vibration is very much reduced! Timing belt problem? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beehive3783 Turbocharged March 28, 2018 Share March 28, 2018 Aircon compressor cutting in and out. Japanese car right? Ok I verified the vibrations (likely causing the humming sound). It happens in a cyclic way and only when the car is idle. Like suddenly will earthquake, then go back to less again and repeat. When I switch off the a/c, let car idle, the vibration is very much reduced! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-zon8 Neutral Newbie March 28, 2018 Share March 28, 2018 Aircon compressor cutting in and out. Japanese car right? Yes, indeed. Suzuki make. If engine mount, timing belt issues, i think just replaced them should be fine hor? If aircon compressor, does it mean no need to fixed? (Unless change whole compressor due to being over annoyed by vibrations?) Hahah.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beehive3783 Turbocharged March 28, 2018 Share March 28, 2018 If the car vibrates badly in neutral gear or D when stationary, then check engine mounts. For timing belt, do a visual check to determine if it needs to be changed. Signs are cracks or fraying at the edges. For the aircon compressor, you can leave it unless the aircon is not cold. It could be the aircon compressor bearing making the humming noise. Better to get it checked by a car aircon workshop. Yes, indeed. Suzuki make. If engine mount, timing belt issues, i think just replaced them should be fine hor? If aircon compressor, does it mean no need to fixed? (Unless change whole compressor due to being over annoyed by vibrations?) Hahah.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazerath Turbocharged March 28, 2018 Share March 28, 2018 Hi anyone know where does those pre coe renewal check. A while back I read comfort engineering does it? I have been last time to aa or something like that. Their accessmeant very vague. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santafe 1st Gear April 26, 2018 Share April 26, 2018 A 2017 car graded by STA grade B means what? Seller claims is accident free but why grade B for a less than one year old car? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewyewkc 5th Gear April 26, 2018 Share April 26, 2018 Can the grating tell the car last time got accident before? Haha, once I read this case. A car was graded B but later the buyer sent it for further checks, he found that the car was actually 2 halves of 2 cars welded together to make one car. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueray Hypersonic April 26, 2018 Share April 26, 2018 Hi anyone know where does those pre coe renewal check. A while back I read comfort engineering does it? I have been last time to aa or something like that. Their accessmeant very vague. I had my car inspected by AA before purchase. quite satisfied with their service. think for COE renewal advice maybe your regular mechanic would be able to furnish some input as well ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazerath Turbocharged April 26, 2018 Share April 26, 2018 I had my car inspected by AA before purchase. quite satisfied with their service. think for COE renewal advice maybe your regular mechanic would be able to furnish some input as well ? Mechanics sure say can coz if I scrap the car and get a new car, they won’t get to earn. Anyway I went to 1 check center, full of rubbish, told me spark plug need to change, transmission fluid dirty, power steering dirty, air filter dirty, impossible coz I did these myself not long ago. I thought they could do better than that. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueray Hypersonic April 26, 2018 Share April 26, 2018 Mechanics sure say can coz if I scrap the car and get a new car, they won’t get to earn. Anyway I went to 1 check center, full of rubbish, told me spark plug need to change, transmission fluid dirty, power steering dirty, air filter dirty, impossible coz I did these myself not long ago. I thought they could do better than that. I would suggest you consider AA again. If your car has been relatively problem free then the option to renew is certainly there. Then the inspection is more for piece of mind for your decision. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazerath Turbocharged April 26, 2018 Share April 26, 2018 thanks I will send to them when I get a high risk car. My neighbour works in 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueray Hypersonic April 26, 2018 Share April 26, 2018 I reckon some mechanics may not want to stick their neck out and advise whether to renew or not to renew. So just ask if wanna renew what needs to be done and how much. And assess from there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimgam Neutral Newbie April 27, 2018 Share April 27, 2018 STA Evaluation came back with the results. Everything normal except the car is fitted with HID Ballast. Leave it or change it? Who should bear the cost to change? Thanks in advance. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewyewkc 5th Gear April 30, 2018 Share April 30, 2018 I would suggest you consider AA again. If your car has been relatively problem free then the option to renew is certainly there. Then the inspection is more for piece of mind for your decision. AA did a very professional job when I sent a car in for inspection. The previous owner rectified most of the items that AA found at his own cost. I only paid for the AA inspection. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themuseofepicpoetry Clutched June 8, 2018 Share June 8, 2018 Bumping this old thread to ask a question. If I go for a test drive tomorrow morning, find that the car is satisfactory, and ask the dealer to send the car to STA/Vicom for inspection tomorrow afternoon itself, would that be unreasonable? Wondering if it would be unreasonable if I ask for the inspection to be on the same day as the day I go and test drive the car. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
song77 2nd Gear June 8, 2018 Share June 8, 2018 (edited) Don't trust STA reports. They might issue B, but it doesn't meant odometer not tampered, or the vehicle wasn't touched up professionally post accident. http://www.mycarforum.com/topic/2710266-guide-getting-a-preowned-2nd-hand-car/ Edited June 8, 2018 by song77 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comage 5th Gear July 1, 2018 Share July 1, 2018 Hi guys, just wanted to ask a question regarding sending used cars for inspections - I did hear from the people around here saying, that if the STA grade comes back as 'A' or 'B' , then the buyer pays for the inspection. If anything lower, make the dealer pay for it. Is this an accepted practice? Also, if I want to send to my trusted workshop to do this pre-purchase evaluation, and there is probably no "grading" result from the workshop inspection - so how should I negotiate with the used car dealer on who should pay for the inspection costs? ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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