Garuda is closed. Vijay Motors is new GM service centre. - Page 6 - Team-BHP

ajmat · 21st January 2008, 16:40

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Originally Posted by Indian

Its really crazy to plan for your servicing 20 days in advance !!! and that too there is no pick up & drop service at Sundaram.

If you lived in the UK, it wold be the norm. at least it is better than walking in and finding out that nothig was done. Long term Sundram needs to expand capacity or await another dealer

kavu75 · 21st January 2008, 16:53

This is very bad. How we can plan some 3-4 weeks advance?
Any updates about GM's 2nd dealership in Bangalore?
My Aveo has covered around 4500 Km, and i have to give it for first service at 5k. Really worried about it after seeing all these feedbacks.

s.prashanth · 21st January 2008, 17:10

I sold my Astra 2003 model, done about 41k because the service at Sundaram was pathetic. They charged me for washing in the routine service at 40k. When asked I was told they charge everybody the same. I said I am not everybody and picked up a arguement with the service manager. Finally they relented and discounted the charge. They charge 850 for service and 250 was for washing. This is ridiculous. So i called it a day with the Opel brand and now am a proud owner of a Toyota Corolla.

Su-47 · 5th February 2008, 12:38

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Originally Posted by kavu75

Any updates about GM's 2nd dealership in Bangalore?

Me too.. Eagerly awaiting the announcement of the second dealer..

rangaraj · 5th February 2008, 13:47

The owner of Sundaram motors mentioned that there is hardly any money in the GM dealership. They have deals that guarantee repairs and maintenance for a 3/5 year period, leaving very little scope for the dealers to make money (other than in the case of accidents). If that is going to continue to be GM's strategy, then all their cars will suffer.

Su-47 · 5th February 2008, 14:15

Aah! I was planning to trade-in my Matiz for a new one (i.e Spark) and going by the waitlist for service appointment at Sundaram, I am not very comfortable.

Its a sad situation for a very competent car!

CorsaLove · 5th February 2008, 23:25

Im also waiting to find another service center for my Corsa. I have an engine overheating problem and i guess the Thermostat is not working well cause once i switch on the AC the engine cools down.

I just called the service guys at Sundaram and they say that u can book a service after 20 days!

Guys please suggest an outside service point who is well versed with OPel cars.

arunnn · 12th February 2008, 22:50

The GM India Marketing & management should be really crazy.. They are giving adds in TV and newspapers, but if they really want to get customers, first they have to build a good dealer network.. Many many prospective customers shy away from GM Only because of the dealers ( like Sundaram in Bangalore)

BomBatt · 14th February 2008, 19:28

Whitefield ? Oops. I just can't go all the way to Whitefield from Vijayanagar. That is too far. So, we are back to square one - Sundaram Motors

CorsaLove · 14th February 2008, 20:18

Whitefield sounds good! right now anything from GM sounds good as far as Sundaram is away

I hope they start service soon.

Su-47 · 15th February 2008, 11:51

Sundaram! I tell you man, they are too good!

Last week, I stepped in to take a look at Spark. There were people chatting with each other and nobody seemed to care if a prospective buyer has stepped in. If you ask them for price or feature list, they give it out with so much trouble. Nobody asked if I care for a testdrive, or a contact number at which they can call me back. It appeared as if they were sure that they won't be able to make a sale.

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Originally Posted by PraveenReddy

I am announcing on Behalf of my Friend (Cherian) who was working in Garuda, now works @ Vijai Motors Pvt Ltd.

Is this Vijai Motors same as Vijai Auto who used to sell Daewoo earlier?

Nikhilb2008 · 15th February 2008, 17:29

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Originally Posted by Su-47

Is this Vijai Motors same as Vijai Auto who used to sell Daewoo earlier?

yes it is. The same people.

satish_appasani · 15th February 2008, 17:57

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Originally Posted by CorsaLove

Im also waiting to find another service center for my Corsa. I have an engine overheating problem and i guess the Thermostat is not working well cause once i switch on the AC the engine cools down.

I just called the service guys at Sundaram and they say that u can book a service after 20 days!

Guys please suggest an outside service point who is well versed with OPel cars.

I had a same problem in Palio. Engine overheats without AC. I just went to a water service center and got them spray water on the front of my radiator with the pressure hose for few mins. That fixed the problem. You too try that.

Jorge · 18th February 2008, 11:16

Whitefield sounds ok to me. The fundamental problem with Sundaram is that it is a corporation, not a partnership. There is little ownership at the top. Everybody is working for a salary and not a profit. If Vijai Auto is more of a partnership than a corporation, then there is hope for GM car owners. Heh, he!

S@~+#0$# · 20th February 2008, 11:34

Great to hear that Vijai Auto is now a GM Dealer. Good for the GM brand and am sure this is a huge relief for GM owners in Bangalore.

5th February 2008, 14:15	#81 (permalink)
Su-47 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 488	Aah! I was planning to trade-in my Matiz for a new one (i.e Spark) and going by the waitlist for service appointment at Sundaram, I am not very comfortable. Its a sad situation for a very competent car! __________________ I thought this is a free world! Outta here...

5th February 2008, 23:25	#82 (permalink)
CorsaLove BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 289 View My Garage	Corsa Trouble Im also waiting to find another service center for my Corsa. I have an engine overheating problem and i guess the Thermostat is not working well cause once i switch on the AC the engine cools down. I just called the service guys at Sundaram and they say that u can book a service after 20 days! Guys please suggest an outside service point who is well versed with OPel cars. __________________ Gautam ''The ordinary man looking at a mountain is like an illiterate person confronted with a Greek manuscript.”- Al Crowley

14th February 2008, 19:28	#84 (permalink)
BomBatt BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 181	Whitefield ? Oops. I just can't go all the way to Whitefield from Vijayanagar. That is too far. So, we are back to square one - Sundaram Motors __________________ My Sparky ! I am lovin it... I am feeling Happy !

14th February 2008, 20:18	#85 (permalink)
CorsaLove BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 289 View My Garage	Whitefield sounds good! right now anything from GM sounds good as far as Sundaram is away I hope they start service soon. __________________ Gautam ''The ordinary man looking at a mountain is like an illiterate person confronted with a Greek manuscript.”- Al Crowley

20th February 2008, 11:34	#90 (permalink)
S@~+#0$# BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 654 View My Garage	Great to hear that Vijai Auto is now a GM Dealer. Good for the GM brand and am sure this is a huge relief for GM owners in Bangalore. __________________ Cheers Santhosh

21st January 2008, 16:53	#77 (permalink)
kavu75 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Banglore Posts: 131	This is very bad. How we can plan some 3-4 weeks advance? Any updates about GM's 2nd dealership in Bangalore? My Aveo has covered around 4500 Km, and i have to give it for first service at 5k. Really worried about it after seeing all these feedbacks.

21st January 2008, 17:10	#78 (permalink)
s.prashanth BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 197	I sold my Astra 2003 model, done about 41k because the service at Sundaram was pathetic. They charged me for washing in the routine service at 40k. When asked I was told they charge everybody the same. I said I am not everybody and picked up a arguement with the service manager. Finally they relented and discounted the charge. They charge 850 for service and 250 was for washing. This is ridiculous. So i called it a day with the Opel brand and now am a proud owner of a Toyota Corolla.

5th February 2008, 13:47	#80 (permalink)
rangaraj BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 524	The owner of Sundaram motors mentioned that there is hardly any money in the GM dealership. They have deals that guarantee repairs and maintenance for a 3/5 year period, leaving very little scope for the dealers to make money (other than in the case of accidents). If that is going to continue to be GM's strategy, then all their cars will suffer.

12th February 2008, 22:50	#83 (permalink)
arunnn BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 63	The GM India Marketing & management should be really crazy.. They are giving adds in TV and newspapers, but if they really want to get customers, first they have to build a good dealer network.. Many many prospective customers shy away from GM Only because of the dealers ( like Sundaram in Bangalore)

18th February 2008, 11:16	#89 (permalink)
Jorge BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 72	Whitefield sounds ok to me. The fundamental problem with Sundaram is that it is a corporation, not a partnership. There is little ownership at the top. Everybody is working for a salary and not a profit. If Vijai Auto is more of a partnership than a corporation, then there is hope for GM car owners. Heh, he!

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