Maintenance and repair of VAZ-2107: I want you to repair me

According to Rosstat, a quarter of the entire vehicle fleet of the Russian Federation is occupied by domestic cars, and every fifth one comes off the assembly line of the Volzhsky Automobile Plant. Car enthusiasts value Ladas for their affordable price, practicality and adaptability to Russian conditions. The latest models have excellent design, spacious interiors and are equipped with modern navigation aids.

As a rule, domestic cars are chosen by people with low incomes. They note another important advantage - inexpensive and trouble-free machine maintenance. Vase repairs are carried out by many technical centers, and there is also no shortage of spare parts. It remains to find among this set one where the car will be repaired efficiently, quickly and at a reasonable price.

Avtoreshenie.ru, a portal with an extensive database of auto repair shops operating in Moscow and the region, will help solve this problem.

Interior improvements on the VAZ 2110

What can you say about the factory interior for the VAZ 2110 model? It is quite reliable, durable, the internal space is well organized, which has a positive effect on capacity.

But the level of comfort here is frankly low. In this regard, many dozens of owners decide to partially or large-scale improve the interior of their car.

Today we will talk about elements that can be improved, and also share ideas and give useful recommendations.

Standard outfit

Basic tips.

When carrying out repairs to the car interior, be especially courteous and patient. A competent approach and confidence in action guarantee the desired result. Before restoring the interior, you can practice on old parts of the interior. Use old chairs to practice. Having gained the necessary experience in small areas, proceed to updating the interior of the car. Minor damage can be easily repaired with your own hands. There is no need to contact the service and overpay for the services of a specialist. Having studied the recommendations in detail, you will successfully restore the interior yourself. When using repair kits or plastic gel, strictly follow the instructions provided.

Good luck in restoring the interior of your favorite car!

What can be improved

In a special table we will tell you which elements can be replaced in the interior of the VAZ 2110, and what their features and advantages are.

If your VAZ 2110 is not designed for the long term, there is no point in investing a lot of money in upgrading the interior. If the car stays with you for several years, it is quite possible to improve the ergonomics and comfort for yourself.

Now let's talk about some aspects of interior refinement in more detail.

Door trim

To change the door trim on your car, you first need to get rid of the old one. For this:

• Unscrew the mounting screws holding the factory trim;
• Remove the latch to access the window lowering handle;
• Remove the panel where the handle for opening the door is held;
• Unscrew the lock button;
• Use a screwdriver to pry up the trim and remove it. It is held on by plastic pistons. If you break them, it's okay. Buying new ones is not a problem.

Changing the upholstery
Next, act at your discretion. You can purchase a completely ready-made kit, or do everything yourself, choose the material you like.

Since you are removing the door trim and planning to install new acoustics, it would be a good idea to improve the standard sound insulation by gluing 1-3 layers of sound insulators.

Seats

Now let's talk about the upholstery, armchairs, and seats. Let's say right away that if you remove the seats to replace the upholstery or install a completely new interior from another car, it is better to take care of the issue of sound insulation. Alas, the factory noise level of the dozen is ineffective, which is why it becomes very noisy inside the car even when driving at low speeds.

Having finished with sound insulation, we decide what to do with the interior.

1. T-shirts, covers. The most budget option that allows you to significantly transform the appearance of the interior. Installation is easy and does not require special knowledge or skills. But the changes will only be external. The level of seating comfort for the driver and passengers will not change.
2. New casing. Not everyone can reupholster the interior with their own hands. But this does not make the procedure impossible. The idea is to remove the old sheathing material and sew on a new one in its place. At the same time, you can replace the foam rubber in places and slightly modify the design. The option is quite heavy in execution, but allows you to create, in fact, a completely new interior.
3. The interior is from another car. The level of ergonomics of standard seats leaves much to be desired. Even if you replace the covering and add several pieces of new foam rubber, you will not be able to significantly change the seating comfort. It’s a completely different matter to install a completely new interior with comfortable armchairs and a sofa. The downside is the high cost and the search for a foreign car interior suitable for dozens. But there is a serious plus - you can transform not only the appearance of the car, but also seriously improve convenience and comfort. It's worth it if the car stays with you for the next 5 years.

Stylish, modern armchairs

Dashboard

Does it make sense to replace the original dashboard with something else? Here opinions differ. But many note that such a modification is relevant if it is planned to install additional equipment, indicators, and sensors on the car. That is, we are talking about fans of not only external, but also technical tuning.

New dashboard

There are several ways to customize your dashboard.

1. Modify the panel with your own hands, using luminescent paints for arrows, notches, and markings on instruments. You can also install LEDs, a tachometer, other “chips,” cover it with a carbon fiber film, and so on.
2. Another option is to purchase ready-made inserts that you simply need to install. Today, for dozens of them, their range is quite extensive.
3. Remove the old instrument panel and put in its place a new, more modern one with arrows or an electronic type.
4. Use a dashboard from another car.

When replacing the dashboard with equipment from another car, you will have to modify, adjust everything, solve the issue of wiring, connecting sensors, etc. This is not an easy task; it is better to do it at specialized car services.

Accessories

Using all kinds of accessories and tuning elements, you can modify your standard interior without major investments and make it stand out from the other dozens.

Let's talk about some accessory options.

1. Pads on the pedals. They are not expensive, but they significantly transform standard, far from beautiful pedals.
2. Stickers imitating carbon, metal, wood. They are usually stuck on the glove compartment, center console, and doors. Such films are cheap, but they seriously change the appearance of the car's interior.
3. Steering wheel. By using a new steering wheel to replace the old one, you will increase the level of comfort and ensure easier driving. You can either completely replace the steering wheel, or remake the old one, or make the upholstery made of leather or leatherette. The main thing is that the material does not slip in your hands.
4. LEDs. Lighting elements that can be mounted anywhere. They consume a minimum of electricity, so there is no need to worry about a quickly discharging battery. LEDs are used to illuminate the interior, pedals, glove compartment, etc.
5. Rugs. The simplest accessory that performs two functions - collecting dirt so that it does not accumulate on the floor, and external decoration.
6. Electronics. Although the VAZ 2110 is a budget car, no one bothers to modify the interior by installing high-quality navigation equipment, a useful video recorder, a monitor on the ceiling, modern acoustics, etc.

How can you use LEDs?

When installing volatile equipment, take into account that it will affect the battery life and the reliability of standard wiring. With such modifications, it is better to take care of installing a more powerful battery, as well as replacing wires whose parameters are not designed for this level of consumption.

Salon tens has its advantages and positive qualities. Therefore, modification is a personal choice for everyone. We have listed the available improvement options for you, so choose and get to work.

Ownership of salons by year of production (1987-2004)

It was evening, there was nothing to do, and suddenly, out of the blue, it hit my head: I should write about the salons, figure out how many salons the first chisel family visited? What happened and when, what shades and colors are inherent in this or that year, etc.

Let's first look at the very first years of production of the VAZ-2109 model. Go:

1987-1988

Coming out after 2108, “Nine” received a light brown interior, or in common parlance, a “brown” interior. According to my observations, the color of the seats themselves could be a regular light brown color, like this:

The door cards and seats are matching, but the steering wheel is dark brown, not matching the entire panel

Or a little yellowish, like in this photo:

And here you can see that the panel and steering wheel are almost the same color

The color of the door cards did not differ from the color of the seats, everything was the same color. The panel elements were also monochromatic, but the steering wheel could be either the same color as the panel, or dark-dark brown, almost like chocolate. The interior plastic was also brown, with the exception of the sill trim and rear shelves. Now we all ooh and ahh over brown interiors, but thirty years ago in the magazine “Behind the Wheel,” and most of the Soviet motorists thought differently:

Excerpt from the article VAZ-2109: First impressions. Magazine Behind the Wheel, January 1988

1989-1990

The introduction of a gray interior and a dark dashboard finally satisfied the needs of those who resented the “dirty brown shades”. It was in 1989 that the so-called “Grey Salon” began to appear. This definition, as it were, “crushes” a different range of gray colors, for example, here is one example of a dark gray interior:

1989 Dark gray interior, dark gray dashboard

And here is another gray interior, but this time a light gray color:

And one more, but with a slight tint of blue in the door cards:

Also, in addition to gray, there were other more pleasant colors, red (raspberry), dark blue, but unfortunately these interiors were installed for essentially a year and not on all cars.

The panel could be either dark gray, plain, the steering wheel was mostly the same color as the panel, although a couple of times I noticed advertisements for the new nines from 1989, and a dark brown steering wheel was installed there. I suspect that there were slight interruptions in the supply of new steering wheels. In 90-91, you could get a car with a completely black panel, a black steering wheel, and could have either a dark or light gray interior.

1990-1993

During this period of time, in principle, no special changes occurred in the interior of the 09 family, but there are some points that I would like to focus on.

At the very beginning of the 90s, they were preparing for release of a new and updated model: VAZ-21099 and VAZ-21093.

It was supposed to install a high panel, along with an electronic combination, trip computer, MPSZ, etc. This topic also affected the salon. New interior color schemes were created, which also did not go to the masses due to the beginning of turning points both in the history and in the economy of the former USSR and the new Russia. Here's an example:

Definitely this whole thing was supposed to have a high panel, but... This salon is called Graphite

But on the other hand, here is the interior of a 1992 car:

Same gray as in '89

Also noticed in the advertisements was an interesting color of the seats, a car from 1993:

And you can’t call it purple, and not blue, and at the same time not common. But again, a simple interior, without inserts in the door cards.

1994-1998

These years everything seemed to fall into place. Production continued, and salons began to sew the same colors, but again changing them over the years. We have already begun to install fabric inserts in door cards more often. The door cards themselves became the same color: dark gray with a slight hint of blue. If we talk about the panels, then some parts began to be made from low-quality material, which over time faded greatly in the sun and became disgusting green; they got rid of this sore only closer to 1999-2000.

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1999-2004

In 1999, that same “popular” pattern of seats and inserts appeared, and according to my observations, about 70% of all late 08/09 have this interior. This is what the most common late salon looks like:

Lateness of all times and peoples in the literal sense

There were also variations of all sorts of different designs, I’ll show only a part, because you’ll get tired of collecting the rest, there were a lot of them:

Comparing the early salons, the salons of the 90s and these, you get the feeling that the designs for the later seats were created looking at some wallpaper, pictures, in a word, complete bad taste, a feeling that they were made according to the principle: Are you sitting? Are you going? and it’s already good.

Returning to the unflattering statement from the magazine “Behind the Wheel,” how would its editors and test drivers react if they saw such an interior and such a design in ’87? I'm interested.

Tuning the interior of a VAZ 2110 - the theory of comfort in practice

Ten VAZs under the code name

External appearance of the “Tens”

or
the VAZ-2110
is essentially not picky enough.
Quite modern streamlining and roundness of shape, making it clear that the car does not come from the mid-50s of the last century. There is no classic flashy quadrature in all design elements. Fact or fiction, but many car enthusiasts argue about this, saying that the more rounded the shape, the better the aerodynamics. In a trendy coloring
Accordingly, this body architecture is perfect for modern tuning. To achieve a visible effect, you do not need to smooth out the contours; it is enough to adjust spoilers, body kits, wheels and other external elements. But with regard to the interior, it is already clear from the front entrance that a banal replacement of rugs will not save the situation. Of course, if you need a car only to come to work at a factory and go home straight to bed without changing clothes, then it is not recommended to make changes to the interior ambience.

I wish I had these at home

In other cases, owning a car should definitely make you proud. So that the interior emphasizes the driver’s individuality, and not “come into my barn, sit down on those bags of potatoes.” Yes, not a Mercedes or even a French-cardboard Renault, but if you have the hands and the desire, you can do better. It’s worth mentioning right away that tuning the interior, depending on the scale of the work, can cost a decent amount. One thing is reassuring: you still won’t be able to buy a new car with the money spent.

The steering wheel is flattened?!

Current trends include red and black tones in the trim and other interior elements. Also, the neon-blue illumination of the lower part of the cabin actually hides some manufacturing flaws. With good and thorough tuning, the interior is reupholstered in leather, seats are changed, and experiments are done with the dashboard. A more economical option is to get creative with decorative overlays, LED strip, steering wheel braid and unusual fittings.

Neon night

In any case, the main thing is that the salon does not look like a home-like collective farm. It is not recommended to cover it with leopard felt. Believe me, it will look worse than a cheap pimp from American films in a leopard print cape. We do everything within the limits of adequacy, but without snobbery. And as a result, you yourself are pleasant and comfortable, and you’re not ashamed to invite guests.

DO NOT DO THIS!!!

Maintenance and repair of VAZ-2107: I want you to repair me

A little bit of history

By and large, the “seven” is the result of the sluggish evolution of the first model Zhiguli, the VAZ-2101. The idea was not bad - to restyle the VAZ-2105, but it somehow didn’t turn out very well. Externally, the shape of the hood, trim, and slightly of the trunk lid were changed, and new front and rear bumpers appeared. The interior was modernized a little more: the driver and front passenger seats received backrests made integral with the headrests, and the interior trim changed. The main difference lies in the new instrument panel and dashboard. The power units were also updated: at the time of the release of the first VAZ-2107, it could be equipped with a new carburetor engine with a capacity of 77 hp. This was in 1982, and from that moment until the end of production in 2012 in Russia (they were assembled in Egypt until last year), the “seven” tried many engines. Among them were weak “five” engines with a volume of 1.3 liters, there were 1.6-liter injection engines, and the apotheosis of progress was a “spit” in the direction of Mazda engineers: a 140-horsepower rotary piston engine of its own design. But such cars are practically impossible to find, so we won’t talk about them for now.

In 2001, VAZ began offering three trim levels of the “Seven”: “standard”, “norm” and “luxury”. It’s a pity that the series never included the designers’ interesting proposal to build a mini-fridge under the rear shelf: the selection committee considered it too chic, so there were no such configurations. And it’s good: otherwise the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 would have a heart attack from the sight of the “luxury” VAZ-2107, and even with a mini-fridge. In total, there are ten different modifications of the “seven”. She held on until the last, only Granta was able to remove her from the assembly line, which in itself is very good. The cost of the simplest VAZ-2107 at that time was just under two hundred thousand rubles. Now this seems like a ridiculous amount (thanks to inflation), and even then it was the most affordable car in this class.

Today, the “seven” of the last years of production can be bought for 100-180 thousand, depending on the condition and adequacy of the owner, and cars of the early 80s can be bought for 20-30 thousand. Let's not go to extremes and look at a 2004 car, the mileage of which is 82 thousand kilometers. Its engine is a 1.6-liter carburetor with a power of 75 hp. Our copy is an example of a real clear “boyish” car - the spoiler alone is worth it! But they serve him well: the owner of the “Seven” does almost everything himself, knows his car, and doesn’t hide any secrets. And what secrets could there be? You probably won’t find anything simpler than the “seven”.

Engine

The power unit of the “classic”, like the rest of its design, firmly follows the army principle “if you don’t know how, we’ll teach you, if you don’t want to, we’ll force you.” Willy-nilly, the owner of a Zhiguli is forced to acquire knowledge about his car, because you can’t go to the service every time, and not everyone likes to deal with these cars. As the experts explained, when you change one part, you have to change the one to which you screw the new one. And how long this chain will be is always a mystery. Therefore, the owner of a “classic” usually knows his car better than the owner of a Toyota or Audi.

One of the main concerns is valve adjustment. We won’t talk about how to do it out of principle: there are plenty of descriptions of the procedure on the Internet, and anyone who wants to can find detailed instructions. The second such operation is replacing the timing chain. Theoretically, you can do this yourself, saving three to five thousand on visiting the service. But again: anyone who understands the internal combustion engine so much that he is capable of such work will find thematic materials. We will tell you about what can be done even in the open air, with a couple of screwdrivers and keys. For previous operations, we present the following figures: the cost of a chain will be about 700 rubles, a set of sprockets - about 1,200. A sealant on which the chain cover will need to be placed may also come in handy. It costs no more than two hundred rubles. Let's start with the traditional operation - changing the engine oil. Here the VAZ engine has an undeniable advantage: access to its components is almost always excellent. You can unscrew the filter both from the top and from the bottom (of course, in the absence of crankcase protection). The drain hole is just as easy to find, but you may need a hex wrench to unscrew the plug. I think that there is no point in citing the cost of consumables, so as not to arouse the envy of foreign car lovers. Okay, I can’t help myself: an oil filter can be bought for 150 rubles, and an air filter will cost the same. The generator belt (which also goes to the cooling pump) costs 130-400 rubles. By the way, replacing the latter at a service center will cost 500 rubles, but you can do this work yourself. The tension is adjusted traditionally for VAZ: with a mount resting against the generator body with the nuts of the lower fastening and fastening on the bracket loosened. Replacement may also be necessary if the belt is heavily soiled, and due to its low cost, it is better to do this in advance. The required set of tools is a 17x19 wrench and a pry bar.

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Many have already forgotten how to adjust the carburetor. But this is a fascinating process to which many car enthusiasts could devote the best minutes of their lives! In our case, it’s Solex - not the best option, but it will go for bread. With the original properly adjusted DAAZ, the engine becomes a little more dynamic. Much has already been said about how to correctly turn the screws of quality and quantity. It is unlikely that you will be able to adjust the carburetor correctly right away, especially the first time, so it is better to learn this from the experts. Well, or contact them every time. Prices can be very different: this is exactly the case when the magician and sorcerer Uncle Vasya, who is also a neighbor in the garage box, can screw everything up accurately and practically for free, or you can find an expensive master. What’s good is that the carburetor is far from being a diesel fuel injection pump: you can let anyone turn the screws: the worst thing that can happen is that the car won’t start.

Any owner of a “classic” should remember that the smooth operation of the engine largely depends on the condition of the distributor. Periodically it is necessary to check the condition of the cover (central and side contacts), as well as the “slider”. In the event of a sudden loss of spark, in most cases it is the distributor that is to blame. In general, a classic carburetor engine may not work for only two reasons: no gasoline or no spark. The presence of the latter is easy to check: unscrew the spark plug, apply it to any part of the engine and crank the engine with the starter. There is a good blue spark - we are looking for the cause in the fuel. There are many search methods, but they differ in varying degrees of barbarism. The first is to remove the hose from the fuel pump (it is on the left side of the car, almost under the distributor) and pump gasoline manually with the pump. If nothing comes out of the hose, then either it has run out or the fuel pump has run out. The second is to turn the engine with the starter, and then unscrew the spark plugs. If you managed to fill them, it means gasoline is flowing. If there is gasoline, but there is clearly not enough of it, it is worth checking the condition of the fuel filter. It is good because it is visible and has a transparent body: if it gets dirty, change it. All the work is to unscrew two screws on the clamps, the cost of the part is 20-30 rubles.

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But for what the service department may ask for a little more than is reasonable - replacing the oil pan gasket. It has a tendency to leak, but it costs a penny - 200 rubles, but for its replacement they can charge up to two and a half thousand rubles. For a Zhiguli it’s a bit much. The merciless price will be motivated by the fact that the pan is difficult to remove: you will have to remove the engine from the supports, jack it up, and in general - a lot of work. In fact, this is how it is: even after unscrewing all the fastening bolts, the pan cannot be pulled out - the beam under the engine will not allow it. An experienced mechanic from a service station suggested: there is still a way. The secret lies in the fact that you only need to unscrew one cushion, the left one, and then jack up the engine under the platform at the junction of the motor and the gearbox. After this, the pallet can be pulled out. The information is useful: they charge a lot for this work, but you can do it yourself. Of course, it is much more convenient to do all this in the pit.

Transmission

The gearboxes on the “classic” are durable, but in case of critical wear it is easier to throw it out entirely and install the gearbox from a “disassembly”. If, of course, you are willing to take a risk: a used part is always a “pig in a poke.” But many people do just that. Whether this is good or bad, I don’t presume to judge. It’s not difficult to find a service that will take on the overhaul of the Zhiguli transmission. But it is not always possible to be confident in the competence of the masters of such an establishment.

The prospect of replacing the gearbox received a rather mixed assessment. The work, in general, is not too difficult, but it is not always possible to do it yourself. You need tools, experience, and a little arrogance. It boils down to the fact that the cardan bolts are unscrewed, after which the rear axle gear housing is disassembled, and at the same time the axle shafts will have to be removed. The difficulty is that the bolts usually stick to death, and it is impossible to guess what else will fall off during the repair process. The price tag for the work was announced with a good margin - from two to four thousand, depending on the condition of the car. To complete the picture, I checked the cost at other service stations. Somewhere they just laughed, but in more democratic ones they are ready to take on the work for approximately the same money. Only one service guaranteed to do everything for a fixed price, regardless of the condition of the car - 1,850, and the replacement of the notorious pan gasket was estimated at 1,000 rubles. But after a short conversation with the operator, it turned out that the master would still name the final price: “You know, it happens that a simple job takes the whole day. This is a Zhiguli.” And to replace the gearbox they immediately added maintenance of the rear brakes - 650 per side. They explained that they had to disassemble the drums anyway. In general, look for a master. Maybe you'll get lucky.

Chassis and brakes

The owner of the car said approximately the following about the rear shock absorbers: “I don’t know why they are needed on the “classic”, they are of no use anyway. The main thing is that the springs are intact.” We will talk about the validity of his postulate later. But let’s immediately note: the service station masters spoke about the features of the chassis in approximately the same terms. Maybe someone remembers how in one of the Top Gear episodes they tried to make something decent out of our Zhiguli cars. A significant portion of the presenters’ peculiar cynical humor was devoted specifically to the chassis. To be honest, this is how it is: it doesn’t seem to knock or rattle, but it doesn’t really hold the car. In any case, a strong recommendation is to monitor the condition of the ball joints: they are not the most reliable element here, and failure of the ball joint is a dangerous thing. And, unfortunately, common. But again: the support costs only about 500 rubles, replacement will cost the same. Everything else may fall apart along the way, but you may not even notice it. And there’s not much “everything else” here. Wheel bearings can cause trouble. The owner assures that from replacement to the first hum it takes either a day or ten. He exaggerates, of course, but service station specialists also confirm: the service life of these spare parts (which are usually made in an unknown place) can be very small. But if you get a high-quality bearing, it will last much longer. But finding one is a difficult task. The cost of bearings is 500-600 rubles, replacement - 1,000.
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Changing the front pads is easy: Zhiguli disc brakes are not a masterpiece. With the rear ones, it’s just the opposite: don’t feed the brake cylinders with brake fluid - just let them sour. It is recommended to change them immediately along with the pads. You can, of course, do it yourself, but you need to be prepared for problems with the working cylinders. The cost of the front pads is from 300 to 800 rubles, the rear pads are 700-900.

Body and interior

The author of these lines was lucky to have a service “seven” at his disposal. The experience of driving it (and the trips were quite long) allowed me to fall in love with the VAZ-2115 then available for personal use, and then with the Nexia. In general, nothing prevents you from accelerating the “classic” to 150 km/h. The bad thing is that after 120 you can hardly hear the interlocutor, and after 130 km/h you need to “catch” her on the road. But the suspension is soft, and driving on bad roads is very pleasant. But you shouldn’t “put down” the speedometer needle on a Zhiguli: there’s no pleasure in it, and it’s simply dangerous.

The use of a worm gear in the steering and the absence of power steering is a greeting from a “penny”. True, the engineers used a proprietary four-spoke steering wheel, which should have shocked consumers with its pathos, but turning this steering wheel when maneuvering at low speeds is very difficult. And this despite the traditionally large diameter. Thanks for the fact that the system is generally reliable, and excessive play in the steering wheel is rare. The main thing here is to look after the car.

The dashboard wasn't the worst for 1982. And, probably, the most monstrous for 2012. But this relates exclusively to the design; the readability of the devices is good. The interior of the car is simple, there is nothing to break. It's not the most comfortable, noisy, but it's what it is. For this money you can be patient - the main thing is that the car drives somehow, there’s no time for the interior.

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On the lift they discovered a good feature of the car: despite its eleven years of age, there is practically no severe corrosion or rust. But the fastening elements are not so well preserved. In any case, there is no desire to take the key and change the silent blocks or tie rod ends: the bolt heads and nuts look “unappetizing”. I'm glad that some cars at this age can look worse.

What's the result?

“Seven” will not let you get bored. Moreover, she won’t even allow you to relax while driving. Even its own owner said: this is not a car, but a means of transportation. Yes, today we are used to putting a little more into the word “car” than just “a means of transportation”. Driving a Zhiguli on long journeys is a risky endeavor, especially considering their middle age. But as a car for moving around the city, it is quite suitable. After all, we haven’t talked about one more feature of the “seven”.

Our Zhiguli car somehow slowed down with its muzzle on the rear of the Honda. It took three thousand to repair the VAZ (albeit, taking into account free repairs), and the Jazz received 260 thousand rubles in damage... I cannot say with conviction that the car is good for learning to drive: the skills acquired with the help of Zhiguli are, rather, appropriate in a car service center than on the road. But you can still drive, and servicing this car will cost a penny. But you shouldn’t completely trust the “seven”: it’s better to always be on your guard.

For assistance in preparing the material, we would like to express our gratitude to the SMG - Marshal car service center.

INSTRUMENT PANEL UPGRADES

The main problem of the dashboard on the VAZ 2110 is that it is very soft and can be deformed even when poked with a finger. Therefore, car owners strive to strengthen it. Here's what you need for this:

• screwdriver with a set of open-end wrenches;
• sandpaper;
• epoxy resin;
• polyurethane foam;
• fiberglass.

SEQUENCING

The main thing that the driver must understand is that you need to work with the panel very carefully. It's easy to break.

1. Since it is impossible to work with the panel inside the cabin, it will have to be removed by unscrewing the fasteners with a Phillips screwdriver.

   
   To modernize the dashboard it will have to be removed from the “ten”

2. The removed panel is thoroughly cleaned of dust and dirt. This is done using a piece of dry rag.
3. A thin layer of polyurethane foam is applied to the cleaned outer surface of the panel.
4. When the foam hardens, it is given the desired shape using sandpaper.

   
   The polyurethane foam on the surface of the panel hardened and was treated with sandpaper

5. The resulting surface must be strengthened. To do this, fiberglass is laid on it in several layers, which is fixed with epoxy resin. After the glue has dried, the surface is sanded again.
6. Now all that remains is to cover the panel with high-quality vinyl film. Its choice depends on the driver’s preferences. Many people choose film painted to look like carbon.

IMPROVING INSTRUMENT LIGHTING

The dashboard lighting on the VAZ 2110 has never been bright, since it uses ordinary incandescent light bulbs. Therefore, drivers often replace them with LEDs. They are brighter. And they last longer.

SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS

To install the LEDs, you will first have to remove the instrument cluster from the panel. The light bulb sockets are located on the back wall of this unit, and there is no other way to reach them.

1. The steering wheel of the car is set to its lowest position.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew two self-tapping screws located above the devices.
3. After this, the decorative trim can be pulled out by pulling it towards you.
4. Below it there are 3 more screws that hold the instrument unit with light bulbs. The screws are unscrewed with the same Phillips screwdriver.
5. The instrument unit is removed. All wires are disconnected from the rear panel. The incandescent light bulbs are removed and replaced with LEDs.

   
   The arrows show the location of the backlight bulbs, which are replaced by LEDs

6. The block is installed in place, then the instrument panel is reassembled.

   
   LED backlit instrument panel looks much brighter

STEERING WHEEL COVER

Without braiding, the steering wheel on the VAZ 2110 seems thin and slippery, which does not have the best effect on driving safety. So after buying a car, car owners usually install a braid on the steering wheel. You should choose size “M”, intended for steering wheels with a diameter of up to 39 cm (this is the standard wheel for the VAZ 2110).

The braid is sewn together with a clamp needle and nylon thread

The purchased braid is put on the steering wheel, its edges are tightly sewn together using a clamp needle and strong nylon thread.

ABOUT REPLACING SEATS

The standard seats on the VAZ 2110 have never been comfortable. Therefore, car enthusiasts replace them with seats from the following cars: Skoda Octavia A5, Hyundai i30 or BMW E60.

Domestic car enthusiasts often bet on the “tens” of seats with the Hyundai i30

All these chairs are distinguished by their thoughtful design, comfort and compactness. It is not possible to install them in a garage, since the fastenings will have to be seriously modified and reworked. So the car owner has only one option: take the car to the appropriate car service center, having previously agreed with the specialists. The price of such a service is from 40 to 80 thousand rubles.

How to find your Auto Solution

Our database includes only verified auto centers, which is confirmed by your real reviews. Positive reviews increase the company's rating, moving it higher in the list of results, while negative reviews lead to removal from the database. Thus, the list of car services is constantly up to date, and car owners have more and more chances to have their car properly repaired.

Using the portal is easy - you need to indicate the car brand and service, based on the nature of the malfunction. You will see a list of all Lada service stations ready to solve the problem. Additionally, you can filter out unnecessary offers using the following parameters:

• work schedule (some service stations work around the clock);
• location (it is shown on Yandex maps)
• prices for services;
• rating and status of the company (independent or official).

The remaining offers can be viewed in more detail by clicking on the name. The section that opens will contain even more information, where the company’s managers indicate all the advantages of contacting their VAZ car service:

• production capacity;
• loyalty programs;
• related services (washing, applying protective compounds, diagnostics);
• amenities for clients (cafe, TV, free wi-fi);
• contact information, including links to own websites;
• price lists;
• warranty obligations.

There you can also see photos of the auto center and evaluate the access roads and equipment of the workshop.

After contacting the workshop, do not forget to leave your review on the portal. It will help other car owners navigate the situation, and help us promptly update information about reliable car services.