Is that resolved in a later model? Have 2015 i10 1.2 auto. No issues yet

I'm sure CK91437 will be very interested in this one!

Hi all, thanks for the response.

First of all the car is the new shape i10 64 reg

I was assurred that there were no faults in the braking system after it was returned for a check up. I was told that it was due to the damp weather causing the pads to stick on the disc and once the car was on themove it would be ok.

Obviously this has not been the case as the MOT inspector warned me to get it checked over due to excessive wear on the discs and pads.

Why did I pay the bubble, well if I gave the car back it would have cost me £7340 for which I would have nothing to show for. I don't have loads of money to buy a new car and don't want to keep paying out monthly. It's a case of economics. I might have a crap car but it is now paid for.

I emailed the dealer principle on the 13th Dec 2017 (Hutchings Pontypridd) he told me he would get back to me with a solution. I emailed him again yesterday 9th jan 2018, and phoned this morning, he was in a meeting of course and has not replied as yet to my email.

I have notified Hyundai of my dissapointment of the service

*as I write this the phone has rang, the dealer is collecting the car tommorow and will return it on Friday all fixed!!!! I will let you know what happens!

Who is CK91437?

He (presumably) is a 'member' of this forum who, in my view (and it seems, of many others) likes to trash all things KIA (Hyundai's sister firm and wholy owned by them - the Picanto is essentially the same car underneath as the i10) for spurious/tenuous reasons, probably because he had a bad experience that didn't end well for him as it has yourself thus far. I also think he is very bitter and, after making a big thing originally to say he had 'no experience with cars' now likes to spout his opinions as if he now is an expert, only after a few months.

In my opinion, if you want an unbiased, reasoned opinion on your issue, then I'd personally ignore anything he says, listening to those already who have posted on this thread (check out other threads to see why) who are far more knowledgeable/experienced and don't have an axe to grind, even if you may find what some of them say rather blunt and critical of your own actions thus far.

I won't add to the previous comments as they essentially echo what I think. Best of luck though in resolving the problem.

There is a rather bullying tone in the posts re CKetc.

He's entitled to his opinions and not to be sniped at when he hasn't even posted.

Isn't it enough to express disagreement with what he says without pouring scorn?

Yes, he IS entitle to his opinion - the problem is that, in my view (and again, of many notable contributors) he's a hypocrite and is actively pursuing a personal vendetta (bring up any and all negative reports, often unrelated to the UK market, as others have said) against KIA and pretending he is 'giving advice' as if he were an expert when he admitted in his original post on the site (when he first started his [IMHO] tirade against Kia) that he knew VERY LITTLE about cars.

He also has been making very offensive statements on other threads, one of which the moderator had to step in to get him to retract and warned him about going after KIA in the way he did. All I and others are doing is warning new members who don't know of him to be wary of his assertions, as they could be taken as fact when they are likely to not be. All the OP (and any other new member) needs to do to prove this is to do a search of the forum (easy enough) and of ANYONE having an opinion they may wish to rely on (including my own - I have no problem on that score, and state whenever I am guessing, in the wrong or acknoweldege others if they put me right on an issue, unlike CK who stays slient).

Harrassing/persecuting people is one thing - calling them out for repeated inaccuracies (and worse) and unjustified vendettas and generalisations is a vital function of a discussion forum. I am not bullying CK at all - there is a difference in being blunt, and, in my opinion, truthful about an individual, and being a bully. If someone gave an opinion I thought was just wrong (with no 'agenda behind it), then I would just say so and why. In my view, and respectfully, there is a significant difference.

Edited by Engineer Andy on 10/01/2018 at 14:36

Fair enough - if my criticism has been seen to be unwarranted or perhaps premature, as CK hasn't commented yet, then I apologise.

oooh! I see red mist..............

Have I intruded?

Thanks to AVANT for your input.

Barney100 As the problem was evident from new, I would assume that it is non lubrication of the brake caliper sliders when assembled at the factory. Of course I could have whipped the wheel off and checked the slider pins myself but that would mean breaking the manufacturer seal (the blue paste) and invalidating the warranty. The dealer should have done this as part of the check, but it appears that they have only jacked up the car and spun the wheel to evaluate the problem.

Throughout the 70's I worked in the trade at Nash of Cardiff (Vauxhaul dealer) in the stores department. Over time I have rebuilt many Honda 4 engines and restored several early japanese motorcycles to concours quality. I also own and maintain a 21 year old Mercedes 312d Sprinter motor home and a Yamaha 900 Shaft drive tourer. I am not afraid to put on the overalls and get the job done. I could have easily sorted this problem out myself. But why should I do that?

As for the little Hyundai. I bought this as I approached retirement to have a car that required no home maintenance, ie dealer service plan. As one of the contributors above stated it is probably my fault for not being tough enough with the dealer. I suppose I should have stomped in there and demanded to speak with the gaffa and made a fuss. As it happens I did have two disagreements with the service rep on this issue but she clearly has her own agenda on how to deal with cuastomers. She certainly is not helping the dealer create a database of happy cuatomers.

The car was taken to the dealer on the back of a truck this morning at 10.30. As I have the choice of the Sprinter or my Yamaha 900 shaft drive tourer to play with I have told them not to bring it back until they are certain they have sorted the proplem out. I intend to check the work once it is returned as I have little faith in their ability to function.

I will llet you know what happens. In the meantime I am going to calm down by playing 'Julia Florida' by Barrios on my classical guitar.

talk soon!