Used Honda Amaze in Kochi

— Honda's CVT in the Amaze is generally reliable, but units with poor maintenance (not changing CVT fluid at 40,000 km intervals) can develop a judder or slipping sensation, especially when accelerating from standstill. Drive the car in stop-and-go traffic for at least 15 minutes — if you feel a shudder when the CVT engages from a stop, or if there's a delay before the car moves, the CVT may need a fluid change (₹4,000-6,000) or worse, a torque converter replacement. A new CVT assembly costs ₹80,000-1,20,000 — this is a walk-away issue.

— The 1.5L i-DTEC diesel can develop injector issues after 60,000-70,000 km, particularly if poor-quality diesel was used. Symptoms include a loud knocking sound (louder than normal diesel clatter), rough idle, and black smoke from the exhaust. A single injector replacement at Honda authorized costs ₹10,000-14,000, and often multiple injectors fail together. Listen carefully with the bonnet open — there's a difference between normal diesel clatter and injector knock.

— A known issue on 2018-2020 Amaze models — the AC compressor can seize, especially in cars driven in extreme heat without regular AC use. If the AC blows warm air and you hear a loud clunk or grinding when the AC is switched on, the compressor is likely seized. Honda genuine compressors are expensive. Check AC performance at idle in hot conditions — a working AC should cool the cabin within 3-4 minutes.