[ashutoshb]

My Sail is in excellent condition. Having only done 25k in the last three years, I don't intend to sell it. Add to that, it has not once given a problem of any kind.

I shall keep it for the next 4-5 years, maybe even longer.

Chevrolet has ensured that there are authorised service stations. There will come a time when we will have to depend entirely on them for spares. Will take a call then.

[Soumyajit9]

Originally Posted by bharatbits

Guys what are you doing with your Chevrolet cars? Planning to keep, sell or anything else? If i intend to keep will i have to sell for peanuts and onions in the next couple of years?

I moved out of country on work in 2016 and kept my 2011 Beat LT with a friend, because I had lots of emotional attachment to it.
I came to India on vacation in 2017 Feb (~10 months later), and based on the future of my work prospects abroad, decided to sell the car, since no one was driving it.

At 51k kms and 5 years old, I got a very nice individual buyer for ~3 lakhs.
I had no inking about the winding up tragedy. Later when I saw the thread and the news coming up, I felt a bit sorry for the buyer of my car. I prayed and wished that he gets all the due services done from competent garages.
The Beat LT Petrol was a gem of a car and did serve me and my family without a single hiccup during the 5 years that I owned it.

I am a diecast scale model collector and always wished to own a Beat diecast scale model. When I came back to US from my India vacation, I ordered a 'Spark' scale model from Chevrolet US website [LINK]

[red.devil_19]

Originally Posted by bharatbits

Guys what are you doing with your Chevrolet cars? Planning to keep, sell or anything else? If i intend to keep will i have to sell for peanuts and onions in the next couple of years?

My Beat petrol has covered 53k kms and it'll be 6 years old in December. Planning to keep the car for as long as I can. I still love this car to bits and there haven't been any major issues till date. It still looks funky after so many years and the design has more character than most hatches sold in the country at present!

Anyways, I acquired a Verna last month so the Beat has been mostly relieved of long distance / highway / airport duties. Using it mainly for city usage (really helpful in Bangalore traffic!) and also to help my wife get used to driving. Once she has mastered the art of driving in Bangalore, maybe I'll look to replace it with a small automatic hatch; perhaps another 2-3 years down the line. So the Beat is err.. my Beater car now! I've found a reliable workshop in Carsmith Motors and plan to get my car serviced from them here on.

Originally Posted by Soumyajit9

The Beat LT Petrol was a gem of a car and did serve me and my family without a single hiccup during the 5 years that I owned it.

This is what I keep saying to anyone who asks me about the Beat. It really is a gem of car. It's not perfect but it's been good fun owning it! Since it's my first car as well, I haven't even been able to contemplate the thought of selling it yet.

Originally Posted by Soumyajit9

I am a diecast scale model collector and always wished to own a Beat diecast scale model.

This is great! I have wanted one for a long time. Will ask someone to get it for me. Thanks for the link!

[bharatbits]

I have a 2012 Beat Diesel LT done 55000 kms. Looking to sell not because the company shut but have an extra car at home since i moved to a different city. I am very confident of getting Chevrolet service support atleast for the next 5 to 7 years in a city like Hyd. But getting absurd quotes because Chev shut shop in India. The other car i have is Ford Classic TDCi 2013 52000 kms. I drive a Linea Diesel. I am sure of getting the price Ford Classic commands but i want to keep the Ford since it's a bigger car. Of the 3 i think it's best if the Beat goes. Anybody in a similar situation or your thoughts?

[RoadGlide]

I am looking to pick up a used Cruze LTZ Auto. I am eyeing models 2015 onwards. I am sure in Delhi NCR, parts and servicing would not be an issue. And people are quoting absurd prices.

Should I still get one? I will be keeping the car for the next 3-4 years tops.

[virgopal]

My Chevrolet Spark is a 2009 model car..I have driven very sparingly as most of the time we were abroad and rest of the time used it for city trips and couple of highway drives(B'lore,Tirupati,Pondy,Chennai).
As the car is in avery good condition,I wish to keep it as otherwise I might get a paltry amount if sold.
Being a Sr Citizen,I am thinking of an automatic version,sometime next year.We are just two and want an economical brand as my usage is low...Any suggestions
Thanks

[psn]

Latest update on After-sales service from GM, since their exit:
Last month, my car(Chevrolet Cruze July 2015) did not start in the morning. It was 7:30 AM, so obviously, I called the road side assistance and was told that as my car has completed 3 years, I do not have road assistance anymore. To et assistance now, I have to call the GM call centre to get the support.

Upon calling GM call centre, promptly got the automated reply, that they are open from 8 AM - 5PM only. Called, at 8 AM, and the call centre team connected me to local service centre. The local service centre on the call told me, that he can help me only after 9:30 AM, as the service centre is yet to open. He promptly called me at 9:45 AM and asked me for the location of the car....what was the problem etc, is a different issue.

Implication: If my car now has to fail on the road, it has to be between 8AM to 5 PM only, as I do not have 24x7 Roadside assistance anymore. This is a scary prospect now as, GM will not be there incase I am stranded at an odd hour.

Side Note: 24x7 assistance is not available to me even if I am willing to pay for it.

[drmohitg]

Originally Posted by psn

Implication: If my car now has to fail on the road, it has to be between 8AM to 5 PM only, as I do not have 24x7 Roadside assistance anymore. This is a scary prospect now as, GM will not be there incase I am stranded at an odd hour.
Side Note: 24x7 assistance is not available to me even if I am willing to pay for it.

Why do you need to rely upon GM for RSA support? Your insurance provider does that for you at a minimal premium. And they are quite well connected and definitely more responsive than GM or most car companies for that matter since their support base is better geared up to attend to such calls.

[psn]

Originally Posted by drmohitg

Why do you need to rely upon GM for RSA support? Your insurance provider does that for you at a minimal premium. And they are quite well connected and definitely more responsive than GM or most car companies for that matter since their support base is better geared up to attend to such calls.

Thanks for this. I honestly had never thought of going the insurance company way in such a situation, even though I am paying the extra premium.

However, just to share my view, in all these years, I have always refrained from using third party agencies from touching my car, as I always fear that the car manufacturer will wash his hands off in case of a major problem. With Chevy, I am being overly careful as I have an extended warranty of 5 years. God knows, if it will be honoured but I can only do my part and take extra precautions.

But thanks for making me realise that there is a plan B, in case needed.

[drmohitg]

Originally Posted by psn

However, just to share my view, in all these years, I have always refrained from using third party agencies from touching my car, as I always fear that the car manufacturer will wash his hands off in case of a major problem. With Chevy, I am being overly careful as I have an extended warranty of 5 years.

But RSA has nothing to do with your car's warranty. It is not like they will open your engine in the middle of the road. They basically send you a mechanic at the spot of breakdown who can fix basic things like a puncture (Yes I have heard of people calling the RSA for that), jump start a dead battery, see if there is a basic issue that has caused the break down like a lose wire or something on those lines. In most instances, once they have evaluated the car, they will offer you to get it towed to the service centre.

[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by drmohitg

But RSA has nothing to do with your car's warranty.

Totally agree. RSA guys are experienced start-up specialists who are usually very knowledgeable on what to do and what not to do. They focus on battery and related simple electricals, and fuel- related issues. They will typically not do anything remotely close to invalidating warranty. I have used GM RSA thrice in 12.5 years of GM motoring, and their sole objective is to get it up and running.

They anyway consult OLRT with their supervisors who can even better triage a vehicle condition better than any diagnostic system :-)

[psn]

Originally Posted by drmohitg

But RSA has nothing to do with your car's warranty. It is not like they will open your engine in the middle of the road. They basically send you a mechanic at the spot of breakdown who can fix basic things like a puncture (Yes I have heard of people calling the RSA for that), jump start a dead battery, see if there is a basic issue that has caused the break down like a lose wire or something on those lines. In most instances, once they have evaluated the car, they will offer you to get it towed to the service centre.

Thanks. Never thought of this till this discussion. I shall try it, maybe now its not even an option, but a compulsion.

[Mr.501]

Sorry to stir it up a bit,
I was just dropping by to hear about some views on the reliability of the Chevy Cruze.
Would someone enlighten me on the availability of parts?
The actual ownership experience?
I am thinking of buying a used Manual LTZ (2015 and above).

[psn]

Originally Posted by Mr.501

Sorry to stir it up a bit,
I was just dropping by to hear about some views on the reliability of the Chevy Cruze.
Would someone enlighten me on the availability of parts?
The actual ownership experience?
I am thinking of buying a used Manual LTZ (2015 and above).

I drive the Chevy Cruze LTZ AT 2015, which I purchased first hand.

To Summarize - Till date it has done 63000 Kms. The car has largely been reliable, and if there have been issues, Service Center has always been able to service\repair it and I have not faced any issues in regards to non-availability of parts.

Now, to get in the details of the problems faced till date:
1. Blown Inter-cooler pipe - Changed under warranty even though Chevrolet had shut shop.
2. Radiator Cooling fan - Changed under warranty even though Chevrolet had shut shop.
3. Idler Pully - Changed (parts available immediately - Cost Rs.3500) - Car returned same day.
4. Front Break pads - Have been changed every 20000 Kms (Part changed immediately - Cost Rs. 7500 per set)
5. Rear Break Pads - We changed at 52500 Kms (Parts changed immediately - Cost approx Rs. 7500 per set)
6. Car is serviced strictly every 7500 kms, and the car is as good as new.
7. Battery - From Amaron. GM had no role in this.

So if you are looking to buy a Cruze, you should be aware of the risk related to owning a car from the company whose manufacturer isn't present anymore.

In Hyderabad, Orange Chevrolet is providing good service, but for how long is anybody's guess. GM has also tied up with 2 independent garages recently to service the cars. I have not been there as yet, so cant comment on them.

As a stand alone product, if its a well maintained car, it genuinely is a brilliant car to drive. With prevailing prices in the second hand market, this could be a great VFM.

[itwasntme]

I sold my beloved 2011 LT after 7.5 years of flawless service and 1,11,000 km. It drove as well as it did in 2011.

You're very right about the risk vs reward part. I got only 3.85L and even today I'm in touch with the young buyer who takes very good care of her :-)