Many people are passionate about cars—and I’m no different. I’ve always loved sporty hatchbacks. Whenever we talk about sporty hatchbacks in India, two names instantly come to mind: Hyundai i20 and Volkswagen Polo.
I had been planning to buy one for a long time. I really liked the Polo, but I was told that its maintenance is a bit expensive. That’s why I finally decided to go with a used Hyundai i20.
In the beginning, everything felt great. But slowly, I started facing multiple issues. These problems kept troubling me for the next two years. Eventually, I had no choice but to sell my car.
Today, I’m going to share the real reasons behind that decision.
Why Did I Sale My Car In Just 2 Years ?
1. I Couldn’t Properly Check the AC While Buying the Car
When I bought the car, it was winter season. During winters, it’s difficult to properly test the AC performance.
I did turn it on, and it was blowing slightly cool air. I assumed everything was fine—and that’s where I made my biggest mistake.
As soon as summer arrived, the reality came out.
The AC wasn’t cooling properly at all. I immediately took the car to a Hyundai service center. After inspection, they told me that the AC compressor was faulty.
This came as a big shock because replacing it cost me around ₹35,000.
That’s when I first felt that maybe I rushed while buying a used car.
2. Steering Suddenly Became Very Tight
About a month after buying the car, I faced another issue.
I was driving somewhere when suddenly the steering became extremely tight. It felt like I was driving a heavy truck. I got a bit nervous.
Somehow, I managed to reach a nearby mechanic. After inspection, the real issue came out.
The dealer I bought the car from hadn’t serviced it properly. As a result:
- The hydraulic oil was almost finished
- The hydraulic motor was damaged
This was another big shock because the repair cost was again quite high.
That’s when I realized how important it is to check the service history before buying a used car.
3. Dealer Cheated Me Regarding RC Transfer
At the time of purchase, the dealer promised that he would handle the RC transfer for free. He just asked for one month.
Initially, it sounded reasonable. But as soon as one month passed, he backed out of his promise.
Now he demanded ₹10,000 for the RC transfer.
I was really frustrated because he never mentioned this earlier.
Eventually, I got the RC transferred through an RTO agent at a lower cost. But the whole process wasted a lot of my time and energy.
4. Driving Experience Was Fun, But Then Came a Big Shock
Even today, I agree that the Hyundai i20 is fun to drive. It feels stable and offers a sporty driving experience.
Once, I drove it above 140 km/h on the highway. The car felt very stable. But when I downshifted, I heard a strange noise.
After that, the 2nd gear stopped working.
I immediately took the car to a mechanic. After checking, he said the gearbox was damaged.
This was really stressful because gearbox repairs are quite expensive.
5. Finally, I Had to Sell the Car
After facing continuous issues, I was completely exhausted.
- AC compressor failure
- Steering repair
- RC transfer issues
- Gearbox problem
All of these problems drained me mentally and financially. Finally, I decided that the best option was to sell the car. And honestly, after selling it, I felt a huge sense of relief.
What I Learned from This Experience
These two years taught me some important lessons.
If you’re planning to buy a used car, make sure you:
- Properly test the AC and electronics
- Always check the service history
- Clearly confirm RC transfer terms in advance
- Buy only from a trusted seller
- Get the car inspected by a mechanic
If I had done all these things earlier, I might not have faced so many problems.
