What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
Hyundai i10 causing strange smell - what is it?
My wife owns a 2008 Hyundai i10 and is very happy with it. However, it has a hot smell outside when you get out of the car after a relatively short run of five miles or so. It has been back to the dealer two or three times, but they can find nothing amiss, do you have any thoughts on what may be causing this?
Asked on 16 October 2013 by gord
Answered by
Honest John
Probably no more than the catalytic converter cooling down. That can get very hot and can emit unusual odours.
Looking for a garage you can trust? Honest John's Good Garage Guide has thousands of reader recommended garages, plus how-to guides and tips on servicing.
The Good Garage GuideSimilar questions
I own a 2005 Ford Fusion 1.4 manual petrol. It keeps losing power in second gear, accompanied by a burning smell. I heard two loud bangs in the rear of car as well.
What should the cost be for a new catalytic converter for a 2003 Peugeot 206 CC?
Our car, an S-Max 2L petrol (2009), seems to have developed a fault but the garage’s diagnostics are far from clear.
About 2 months ago the engine warning light came on and the local Ford garage traced...
Related models
.jpg?width=115&height=75&rmode=crop)
Cheap to own. All models have airc on, five seatbelts and flat folding rear seats. Rides and handles quite well for its size. 99g/km Blue model from early 2011.
Elsewhere on 
.jpg)
