Pune City: Accessories, Workshops/Paint shops

dmplog · 20th December 2009, 18:20

Folks,
I am looking for professional Car Care shops / workshops in Pune. Want to give a wax polish to my India Xeta (@3 years young). I had read somewhere on Team-BHP that there's one such place on Paud Road.
Can somebody give me exact address of that shop ? Or if there are any good shops in Kothrud, Deccan, Shivaji Nagar area for Car Care / cleaning.
Thanks for your response!!

Raccoon · 20th December 2009, 19:52

^^^ I know of two. One is called Sagar, if I recall correct. Its on the main road and easy to find. It is approx. opposite to More, on the left road, on the left side when coming from Chandani Chowk. I have been here for bike washing. Didn't quite like the way were doing the cars... you'll have to direct them if you want it done right. Also they could not tell me what soap/shampoo they were using, so I made them use mine.

To find the 2nd one, take the left turn to go to Vishwas Library (I guess its behind Canara Bank). when coming from Chandani chowk. The road is a slight gradient. You will see a fairly big board on the right after couple mins. Haven't tried this place yet.

faridsahmed · 21st December 2009, 08:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrwalker

Hi Folks

Need seat covers for the new SX4 and am a little confused over what to go for... Leather is out of my budget and don't want fabric as with 2 kids spillages are a common phenomenon.

Seems that art leather is the way to go, as long as one uses a good quality PU material. I do have to occasionally park in the open and Pune does get very hot in the summer but no choice there I guess.

The Maruti dealer has some nice art leather ones with a perforated back and bottom but don't want to go for that as he is unable to show me what kind of fit he can deliver and is only available in black, which is a no-no for me.

Can anyone suggest a good place in Pune to get this done, where a good variety is available on display, fitting is good. Also which brands to go for to ensure one gets good quality PU covers.

Cross-posted from "art leather seat covers thread" in Mods and Accessories section

Try carax near Balewadi stadium (on Bangalore highway). There you will find variety of seat covers at competitive price. Plus you can visit their basement to see the LIVE work going on. At any given point of time there are 5-6 vehicles for different works.

mrwalker · 21st December 2009, 10:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by faridsahmed

Try carax near Balewadi stadium (on Bangalore highway). There you will find variety of seat covers at competitive price. Plus you can visit their basement to see the LIVE work going on. At any given point of time there are 5-6 vehicles for different works.

Thanks! Checked out yesterday, a little expensive but impressive setup... Seeing a Civic being worked on gave me some sense of confidence... Ordered PU car seats, leather steering cover will update once done...

faridsahmed · 21st December 2009, 11:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrwalker

Thanks! Checked out yesterday, a little expensive but impressive setup... Seeing a Civic being worked on gave me some sense of confidence... Ordered PU car seats, leather steering cover will update once done...

Even I am planning since long time for a leather steering cover but I am too lazy. Can you please share the price for steering cover ?
PS : You can bargain at Carax.

mrwalker · 21st December 2009, 17:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by faridsahmed

Even I am planning since long time for a leather steering cover but I am too lazy. Can you please share the price for steering cover ?
PS : You can bargain at Carax.

Stanley black leather steering cover for Rs 750.. I did bargain a bit and got the fitting charges (for seat covers) waived. Not much, but every lil helps!

shishya · 21st December 2009, 18:32

Hi all ye Pune guys, I noted only ONE mention about car-air-conditioning shop on Karve Road from various threads and this one on TBHP. So my querry is, if it is better to get the cleaning / refilling of AC at authorised centres or are there other good ones. My car => Maruti DLX. Preferred around civilian Pune CAMP areas.
= Shishya =

Raccoon · 21st December 2009, 20:35

^^^ That would depend on who does a better job. Chances are that an AC specialist will do the job cheaper. Also, the purity of the gas used matters a lot... so keep that in mind. If possible check what they are using.

Anupam · 12th January 2010, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by shishya

Hi all ye Pune guys, I noted only ONE mention about car-air-conditioning shop on Karve Road from various threads and this one on TBHP. So my querry is, if it is better to get the cleaning / refilling of AC at authorised centres or are there other good ones. My car => Maruti DLX. Preferred around civilian Pune CAMP areas.
= Shishya =

there is one good guy somewhere between turf club and Bishops, dont have precise contacts but can guide you to the place, it is hidden in one of the old colonial building and there are no sign boards, but as soon as you see the cars he does you will have no second thoughts, cost is reasonable, call me for further

mrwalker · 12th January 2010, 11:15

Picked up Formula1 Carnauba Wax (paste tin) from accessories shop next to McDonalds on JM Road (think its called Sunny Cars or something like that) for Rs 250. Seems genuine enough and the results of the first waxing done over the weekend are quite good.

Would have preferred Turtle though, but looks like the Xenos-Turtle tie up is not delivering in Pune as yet as the owner at the shop was completely unaware of this...

Raccoon · 13th January 2010, 01:48

^^^ Dude, you would have got Turtle at a accessories shop on the opp. side (approximately) of the road from where you bought F1... and cheaper too.

amit_mechengg · 13th January 2010, 10:31

I suggest the AC job should be done at MASS. i had issues when i got it done from somewhere else and finally i had to get it done again at MASS. a simple o-ring problem leads to whole sort of leakages and what not

mrwalker · 13th January 2010, 12:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raccoon

^^^ Dude, you would have got Turtle at a accessories shop on the opp. side (approximately) of the road from where you bought F1... and cheaper too.

Any details please... I did hear of one a little further on the opposite side next to Khyber restaurant but that one has closed. Couldn't see any other on the opposite side on that stretch of road (i.e. opposite McDonalds) though I did look around.

Samir Taheer · 14th January 2010, 18:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anupam

there is one good guy somewhere between turf club and Bishops, dont have precise contacts but can guide you to the place, it is hidden in one of the old colonial building and there are no sign boards, but as soon as you see the cars he does you will have no second thoughts, cost is reasonable, call me for further

The place is owned by Shabir and its behind the Freemasons Hall. If you go toward the Turf Club, past Bishops School (with the field on your left) the hall is on your right just before the roundabout. He is really good and knows his stuff.

faridsahmed · 3rd February 2010, 10:43

Has anyone got waxing done somewhere near to Kothrud? I am too lazy to do it myself.

I visited Sagar Cleaning next to Ex-serviceman Post office (More Vidyalaya) at Kothrud, charges told to me were 800 rupees. Is this normal ?

Also only cleaning (washing) charges = Rs 180.

20th December 2009, 18:20	#91
dmplog BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 310 Thanked: 377 Times	Folks, I am looking for professional Car Care shops / workshops in Pune. Want to give a wax polish to my India Xeta (@3 years young). I had read somewhere on Team-BHP that there's one such place on Paud Road. Can somebody give me exact address of that shop ? Or if there are any good shops in Kothrud, Deccan, Shivaji Nagar area for Car Care / cleaning. Thanks for your response!!
	() Thanks

20th December 2009, 19:52	#92
Raccoon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Poona Posts: 1,851 Thanked: 116 Times	^^^ I know of two. One is called Sagar, if I recall correct. Its on the main road and easy to find. It is approx. opposite to More, on the left road, on the left side when coming from Chandani Chowk. I have been here for bike washing. Didn't quite like the way were doing the cars... you'll have to direct them if you want it done right. Also they could not tell me what soap/shampoo they were using, so I made them use mine. To find the 2nd one, take the left turn to go to Vishwas Library (I guess its behind Canara Bank). when coming from Chandani chowk. The road is a slight gradient. You will see a fairly big board on the right after couple mins. Haven't tried this place yet.
	() Thanks

21st December 2009, 18:32	#97
shishya Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 24 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi all ye Pune guys, I noted only ONE mention about car-air-conditioning shop on Karve Road from various threads and this one on TBHP. So my querry is, if it is better to get the cleaning / refilling of AC at authorised centres or are there other good ones. My car => Maruti DLX. Preferred around civilian Pune CAMP areas. = Shishya =
	() Thanks

21st December 2009, 20:35	#98
Raccoon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Poona Posts: 1,851 Thanked: 116 Times	^^^ That would depend on who does a better job. Chances are that an AC specialist will do the job cheaper. Also, the purity of the gas used matters a lot... so keep that in mind. If possible check what they are using.
	() Thanks

12th January 2010, 11:15	#100
mrwalker BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 184 Thanked: 12 Times	Picked up Formula1 Carnauba Wax (paste tin) from accessories shop next to McDonalds on JM Road (think its called Sunny Cars or something like that) for Rs 250. Seems genuine enough and the results of the first waxing done over the weekend are quite good. Would have preferred Turtle though, but looks like the Xenos-Turtle tie up is not delivering in Pune as yet as the owner at the shop was completely unaware of this...
	() Thanks

13th January 2010, 01:48	#101
Raccoon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Poona Posts: 1,851 Thanked: 116 Times	^^^ Dude, you would have got Turtle at a accessories shop on the opp. side (approximately) of the road from where you bought F1... and cheaper too.
	() Thanks

13th January 2010, 10:31	#102
amit_mechengg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 2,488 Thanked: 2,252 Times View My Garage	I suggest the AC job should be done at MASS. i had issues when i got it done from somewhere else and finally i had to get it done again at MASS. a simple o-ring problem leads to whole sort of leakages and what not
	() Thanks

3rd February 2010, 10:43	#105
faridsahmed BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 155 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	Waxing ? Has anyone got waxing done somewhere near to Kothrud? I am too lazy to do it myself. I visited Sagar Cleaning next to Ex-serviceman Post office (More Vidyalaya) at Kothrud, charges told to me were 800 rupees. Is this normal ? Also only cleaning (washing) charges = Rs 180.
	() Thanks