My hopes shattered, my dream of owning a Punto sabotaged by RF Motors, Cochin - Page 4 - Team-BHP

ph03n!x · 20th October 2009, 22:52

GTX007, did you read this thread (Car (FIAT Adventure) standing since 2.5 months, waiting spares to get repaired.)?

clevermax · 20th October 2009, 22:59

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Originally Posted by GTX007

I would have changed the car, but what to do my mind is stuck into this beauty. For me Punto at this price tag is a complete VFM option. So waiting again!

I would say that was a wise decision from you. Hope you'll get the car delivered soon from Concorde.

BTW, by reading your post, I too feel that RF is going to close down their business(?). I went there couple of years ago to service my Palio and the overall experience was good. Few weeks back, I visited their spares department for buying Palio's wiper blades. It was readily available but nobody came to fix it in my car, which I did myself later.

GTX007 · 20th October 2009, 23:48

Fiat's Manager in RF Motors has resigned. Now its a no man's island!

I foresee the end of Fiat in RF very soon. Today when I went for cancellation they readily agreed for it because the state of affairs over there are in such a bad shape. A month and a half has passed by and still they haven't punched a vehicle for me, I wonder what business they are doing?

But I am afraid more innocent and ignorant customers are going to be the victim of their horrendous dealership since the showroom is at a pivotal point in the NH

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Thad E Ginathom · 21st October 2009, 00:36

If you suspect the business may not exist soon, then be extra keen to get that cheque in your hand, and take it straight to your bank.

amit_mechengg · 21st October 2009, 01:12

get your booking amount as soon as possible. i think they will delay this now.

it happens in many dealerships. tata has already closed a prime dealer PRATHAM in pune.

lambuhere1 · 21st October 2009, 10:13

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Originally Posted by GTX007

Fiat's Manager in RF Motors has resigned. Now its a no man's island!

GTX, I would get the refund Cheque ASAP. IF required, I will sit on thier heads the whole day to get my money back. Go for it buddy

GTX007 · 21st October 2009, 14:20

Hey lambuhere1, If RF guys don't come with the cheque by tomorrow I am going to do exactly what you have said.

Concorde Motors has agreed to give a confirmation whether my car is punched or not by tomorrow.
Friends, when should I make the full payment?? After getting the VIN no. confirmation or should I wait for the car to arrive at the dealer?
I seek your advice dear bhpians. I don't want to be tricked again. Until now the dealings with Concorde have been good and way better than RF

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GTX007 · 21st October 2009, 14:24

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Originally Posted by ph03n!x

GTX007, did you read this thread (Car (FIAT Adventure) standing since 2.5 months, waiting spares to get repaired.)?

I saw the rude way how a genuine Fiat customer is being treated, really sad to hear his story. Fiat, when are u going to improve??

sdp1975 · 21st October 2009, 14:26

You should pay in full after seeing the car and doing the PDI. That's what I did when I booked the punto, the dealer should not have any objections to that. I booked by paying 25K.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...-kulkarni.html (New Car PreDelivery Inspection List Part I, II, III and IV (by Kishor kulkarni))

You said that the Fiat manager has resigned - did he resign or asked to leave by Fiat - just wondering whether the complaints against RF motors has had some effect ? I guess we'll never know.

GTX007 · 21st October 2009, 14:28

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Originally Posted by sdp1975

You should pay in full after seeing the car and doing the PDI. That's what I did when I booked the punto, the dealer should not have any objections to that. I booked by paying 25K.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...-kulkarni.html (New Car PreDelivery Inspection List Part I, II, III and IV (by Kishor kulkarni))

Thanks for the advice and the link sdp.

DieselAddikt · 21st October 2009, 14:42

+1 to sdp1975's suggestion. Pay the full amount only after seeing the car in person. Dealers will not have a problem with that.

By the way, i went for my first service today at Concorde, Cochin. They said they'd open at 8.30. So i reached on time. Sadly, the service advisor reached only by 9. Had to wait for half an hour. I dint like that much. But the service advisor was courteous. Would still rate them better than RF.

Latheesh · 21st October 2009, 14:45

Sad to hear your story, hope you receive your white beauty soon.

Regarding payment - I paid 25K booking amount rest after pre-registration (I did it because I know the sales person personally) when I took my Sparky. Better to pay the balance after the PDI.

clevermax · 21st October 2009, 14:55

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Originally Posted by DieselAddikt

+1 to sdp1975's suggestion. Pay the full amount only after seeing the car in person. Dealers will not have a problem with that.

I made the payment after getting the VIN number, but the car was only in transit. I didn't have any issues but I wanted to ask, what could go wrong with this mode of payment?

beejay · 21st October 2009, 14:55

I am glad you have changed your dealer. Whats the wait like in Concorde?

Spitfire · 21st October 2009, 14:58

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Originally Posted by GTX007

Friends, when should I make the full payment??

Let the car arrive at the dealer. Take the pre-delivery checklist. Verify and then do the down payment.

20th October 2009, 23:48	#48 (permalink)
GTX007 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Angamaly, Cochin, God's Own Country Posts: 38	Fiat's Manager in RF Motors has resigned. Now its a no man's island! I foresee the end of Fiat in RF very soon. Today when I went for cancellation they readily agreed for it because the state of affairs over there are in such a bad shape. A month and a half has passed by and still they haven't punched a vehicle for me, I wonder what business they are doing? But I am afraid more innocent and ignorant customers are going to be the victim of their horrendous dealership since the showroom is at a pivotal point in the NH . __________________ *Fiat Linea 1.4 Emotion Pack- Starting the admiration Saga.* Fiat Palio 1.2 ELX - 83,000km and all SMILES.

21st October 2009, 01:12	#50 (permalink)
amit_mechengg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 1,389 View My Garage	get your booking amount as soon as possible. i think they will delay this now. it happens in many dealerships. tata has already closed a prime dealer PRATHAM in pune. __________________ " I dont Drive Fast , I Fly Slowly "

21st October 2009, 14:20	#52 (permalink)
GTX007 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Angamaly, Cochin, God's Own Country Posts: 38	Advice me Hey lambuhere1, If RF guys don't come with the cheque by tomorrow I am going to do exactly what you have said. Concorde Motors has agreed to give a confirmation whether my car is punched or not by tomorrow. Friends, when should I make the full payment?? After getting the VIN no. confirmation or should I wait for the car to arrive at the dealer? I seek your advice dear bhpians. I don't want to be tricked again. Until now the dealings with Concorde have been good and way better than RF . __________________ *Fiat Linea 1.4 Emotion Pack- Starting the admiration Saga.* Fiat Palio 1.2 ELX - 83,000km and all SMILES.

21st October 2009, 14:26	#54 (permalink)
sdp1975 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 273 View My Garage	You should pay in full after seeing the car and doing the PDI. That's what I did when I booked the punto, the dealer should not have any objections to that. I booked by paying 25K. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...-kulkarni.html (New Car PreDelivery Inspection List Part I, II, III and IV (by Kishor kulkarni)) You said that the Fiat manager has resigned - did he resign or asked to leave by Fiat - just wondering whether the complaints against RF motors has had some effect ? I guess we'll never know. __________________ ~ 2002 TVS Victor ( Sold ) ~ 2004 M-800 ~ 2009 Punto E Pk Multijet Last edited by sdp1975 : 21st October 2009 at 14:35.

21st October 2009, 14:42	#56 (permalink)
DieselAddikt Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kochi Posts: 14	+1 to sdp1975's suggestion. Pay the full amount only after seeing the car in person. Dealers will not have a problem with that. By the way, i went for my first service today at Concorde, Cochin. They said they'd open at 8.30. So i reached on time. Sadly, the service advisor reached only by 9. Had to wait for half an hour. I dint like that much. But the service advisor was courteous. Would still rate them better than RF. __________________ Never go to bed angry; stay awake and plot your revenge. :)

20th October 2009, 22:52	#46 (permalink)
ph03n!x BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madras Posts: 643	GTX007, did you read this thread (Car (FIAT Adventure) standing since 2.5 months, waiting spares to get repaired.)?

21st October 2009, 00:36	#49 (permalink)
Thad E Ginathom Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,861	If you suspect the business may not exist soon, then be extra keen to get that cheque in your hand, and take it straight to your bank.

21st October 2009, 14:45	#57 (permalink)
Latheesh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore/Kannur Posts: 408	Sad to hear your story, hope you receive your white beauty soon. Regarding payment - I paid 25K booking amount rest after pre-registration (I did it because I know the sales person personally) when I took my Sparky. Better to pay the balance after the PDI. __________________ CHEVROLET SPARK LT BLAZING RED 2009 HONDA ACCORD LX COUPE SILVER 2005 (ABROAD - SOLD) SUZUKI SHOGUN 1995 (SOLD)

21st October 2009, 14:55	#59 (permalink)
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Coonoor,The Nilgiris. Posts: 1,004 View My Garage	I am glad you have changed your dealer. Whats the wait like in Concorde? __________________ I am going to pursue Galileo Galilee`s philosophy: my world is also round." Luigi Colani

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