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Country Road · 17th December 2007, 13:19

It's been more then a month since I got my beast. It's a black one. It took sometime to tame the beast, as my pervious vehicle was a Esteem. It was a dream come true as I had waited for nearly 1 year for the 2.2. I must thank everyone at tbhp, as I got to know about the 2.2 here. And I have no regret waiting for so long.

Before buying I was aware of the 2 basic problems in the 2.2 (thanks to tbhp again). One was the self starter and the other being the steering rod/pipe. On delivery I asked them if the 2 problems had been taken care of in my vehicle. They replied in the affermative. However, ever since I started driving the beast I was aware of a noice in the front right wheel that got transferred to the steering. This happened everytime I went over a certain types of bad road. This was not there evrytime it went over bad roads. During the first service I complained. When they returned my vehicle they told me it was taken care of. After a couple of days the same noise re-surfaced. I took it to them twice after that and still nothing happened.

Since I am going to Mukteshwar this Friday I just wanted to get this irritant out of my way. This place I am going to is at 7,500 ft and did not want to take any chance. Finally on Sunday I blew my lid and even called the Tata guys. To test/check the car 3 guys sat with me. After 30/45 min they still could not catch it and were saying that everything was OK. Finally I took over the steering and within 5 min I made them hear the sound when we went over 3 mini speed brakers. After that on turning the steering extreme right there was a grinding sound. The 3 guys looked and each other and promtly said that I need to leave the vehicle with them for 2 days.

The problem is with the steering column/assembly and that they are going to replace it at no cost. I should get my car back tom morning. Those of you who had got the delivery from the first lot better watch out.

Since I gained so much from this forum I thought it important and my duty to let you all know. I am still in love with my beast and have no regrets, but felt cheated and let down my the service guys.

17th December 2007, 13:19	#1 (permalink)
Country Road BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 53	2.2 VVT VX 4x4 Safari - Problem It's been more then a month since I got my beast. It's a black one. It took sometime to tame the beast, as my pervious vehicle was a Esteem. It was a dream come true as I had waited for nearly 1 year for the 2.2. I must thank everyone at tbhp, as I got to know about the 2.2 here. And I have no regret waiting for so long. Before buying I was aware of the 2 basic problems in the 2.2 (thanks to tbhp again). One was the self starter and the other being the steering rod/pipe. On delivery I asked them if the 2 problems had been taken care of in my vehicle. They replied in the affermative. However, ever since I started driving the beast I was aware of a noice in the front right wheel that got transferred to the steering. This happened everytime I went over a certain types of bad road. This was not there evrytime it went over bad roads. During the first service I complained. When they returned my vehicle they told me it was taken care of. After a couple of days the same noise re-surfaced. I took it to them twice after that and still nothing happened. Since I am going to Mukteshwar this Friday I just wanted to get this irritant out of my way. This place I am going to is at 7,500 ft and did not want to take any chance. Finally on Sunday I blew my lid and even called the Tata guys. To test/check the car 3 guys sat with me. After 30/45 min they still could not catch it and were saying that everything was OK. Finally I took over the steering and within 5 min I made them hear the sound when we went over 3 mini speed brakers. After that on turning the steering extreme right there was a grinding sound. The 3 guys looked and each other and promtly said that I need to leave the vehicle with them for 2 days. The problem is with the steering column/assembly and that they are going to replace it at no cost. I should get my car back tom morning. Those of you who had got the delivery from the first lot better watch out. Since I gained so much from this forum I thought it important and my duty to let you all know. I am still in love with my beast and have no regrets, but felt cheated and let down my the service guys.