After the engine mount replacement, I’m happy to report that the heavy jerks during start-ups are completely gone.
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On 25th Jun, I took my Jeep Compass for its scheduled service (5th year or 75k kms service) because it had been jerking a lot during the initial start-up. It still had 30 days left for service, but only 186 kms till I hit the 15,000 kms milestone since the last service.
Booked an appointment via the Jeep Life app at Mody Jeep (Moosapet). Handed over the vehicle at 10:30 AM. The only issue I was facing was the initial start-up jerks with loud noise. The service advisor informed me that the engine mount needed to be replaced, which would cost ₹15,000. He mentioned that it is normal in Compass which is 5 years old (someone please confirm), the engine mount has a rubber inside which hardens and then breaks as it ages, design flaw? The initial estimate was ₹46,000, including general service and timing belt changes.
I recalled that I received a Whatsapp message from them that they were offering a 20% discount on WA and WB, 10% on labor charges and 5% on spares.
The SA obliged, but the discounts will be applicable only at the end and not during estimation. I was fine with that and asked them to remove fumigation and AC cleaning charges which were like 1,500 bucks. I handed over the vehicle, and SA confirmed that timing belt changes need a lot of time and delivery can be made the next day only. I handed over the vehicle and left.
After an hour I got the initial estimates, and I approved it. During the service, they also found that the front disc pads were nearing the end of their life and needed to be replaced, which cost an additional ₹9,500. I asked for photos, and to my surprise they sent me a link, when I clicked on that link it routed me to the below page. Nice utilization of AWS services from Amazon.
I felt like there was some life left on the brake pads, posted the pictures in my Jeep Whatsapp group and a few confirmed that it still had 4 to 5k kms life left. I was not comfortable driving it like that, hence went ahead with break pad changes as well.
Later received another link for engine mount charges, and approved that as well. Next day got a call from SA that the vehicle was ready and I could collect it. Went and verified the bill, made the payment and left. I need to get used to the new brake pads, they are biting quickly.
Along with the engine mount changes, the final bill came to ₹69,000, but after a discount, it was reduced to ₹66,000.
I’m happy to report that the heavy jerks during start-ups are completely gone now!
The SA also mentioned that the battery may need to be changed soon, upon checking the volts it was showing a healthy 14.2v on running. I was not sure, need to get it checked with an expert. The battery was 2 years old.
Next up is tyres, I have my heart locked on Goodyear AT tyres, but my brain says to go with Yokohoma HT. The cost is the same for both. Another 44k plus TPMS another 3k.
PS: My wife is pissed at me because I did not get her a new iPhone, but spent a bomb on my Compass. She even said that her iPhone would have cost a lot cheaper.
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