The Definitive discussion. Is a Skoda more expensive to own than the rest?

androdev · 11th October 2007, 15:43

That is funny.. The same site gives me different numbers for Bangalore RTO
Bangalore RTO

Honda V6 AT
Showroom Price: 1610496
Ins: 56172

Laura L&K AT
Showroom Price: 1596959
Ins:52793

jyobeb · 11th October 2007, 23:49

My brother own a RS and he says that TAFE bills are killing. He has owned a few cars in the past and is still amazed at the prices of Skoda parts.
May I use this thread for info on any really good private workshops that service Skoda cars reliably in Bangalore?

androdev · 12th October 2007, 11:14

i do not have any experience with these but i think there are two alternatives to TAFE in b'lore.
1. there is a new skoda dealership called vinayaka motors
2. bocsh has a car service facility and they can handle skoda vehicles

anandpadhye · 12th October 2007, 11:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by androdev

That is funny.. The same site gives me different numbers for Bangalore RTO
Bangalore RTO

Honda V6 AT
Showroom Price: 1610496
Ins: 56172

Laura L&K AT
Showroom Price: 1596959
Ins:52793

Yes, this is really funny.

I think one needs to negotiate hard with these companies.

Bomi · 12th October 2007, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by anandpadhye

Bomi,

You have chosen wrong thread to post your "suggestion" regarding whether people should buy Skoda or not. There is a what car section dedicated for that purpose.

This thread is meant to discuss if Skoda is expensive to maintain compared to other cars in the respective segments. And in this context, your post adds zero value.

Anand, how do you maintain a car without buying one?

anandrs · 17th October 2007, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by androdev

i do not have any experience with these but i think there are two alternatives to TAFE in b'lore.
1. there is a new skoda dealership called vinayaka motors
2. bocsh has a car service facility and they can handle skoda vehicles

Can anyone relate their experiences with Vinayaka motors as regards their car service.

androdev · 17th October 2007, 13:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by anandrs

Can anyone relate their experiences with Vinayaka motors as regards their car service.

i am also interested. starting a new thread for the same under the dealership section.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ce-center.html

carboy · 12th November 2007, 22:30

A friend told me today that it cost 20000+ to replace a Skoda side
mirror - is this true?

Bomi · 13th November 2007, 11:46

Both side mirror casing + glass, yes. Only the glass Rs. 3000 (each) because it has a heating element which evaporates water drops during the rain.

carboy · 13th November 2007, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bomi

Both side mirror casing + glass, yes. Only the glass Rs. 3000 (each) because it has a heating element which evaporates water drops during the rain.

It's outrageous, even considering the heating element.

amit · 13th November 2007, 13:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by carboy

It's outrageous, even considering the heating element.

How much do heated mirrors cost in non skoda cars?

carboy · 13th November 2007, 13:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by amit

How much do heated mirrors cost in non skoda cars?

No idea which other cars have heated mirrors.

supremeBaleno · 13th November 2007, 18:33

Having never owned a Skoda or a Honda (guess my CD100 does not count as a Honda here

), I have no idea which is costlier to maintain. The info I have is purely hearsay, which does not qualify me to vote. So, have abstained from voting.

However, what interested me was that the Accord costs only 2K for a routine service. That is dirt cheap for a car that costs 15lacs+. If only I knew this earlier, I would have pushed my Dad to go for a Civic.

androdev · 27th December 2007, 16:58

I wanted some clarification on paint refinishing from the skoda manufacturer and guess what. the Laura panels are not painted in India. They come painted from Czech and they just assemble it in their Indian plant. With that kind of localization (or lack of it), how can they make it cheap to own?

FlyingSpur · 29th December 2007, 22:00

Anyone grabbed the Jan '08 issue of AUTOCAR ?? Fantastic comparision of the spare parts of most cars we talk about here...40 Grand for the headlamp of a Superb... 22K for the Laura... And the spares of the Teana are retarded with the pricing.

but still, whats even more hilarious is the maintenance costs for the Mercs. 1.3lacs for the side mirror of an E !!

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Bomi BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 284 Thanked: 77 Times	Both side mirror casing + glass, yes. Only the glass Rs. 3000 (each) because it has a heating element which evaporates water drops during the rain.
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supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,546 Thanked: 2,699 Times View My Garage	Having never owned a Skoda or a Honda (guess my CD100 does not count as a Honda here ), I have no idea which is costlier to maintain. The info I have is purely hearsay, which does not qualify me to vote. So, have abstained from voting. However, what interested me was that the Accord costs only 2K for a routine service. That is dirt cheap for a car that costs 15lacs+. If only I knew this earlier, I would have pushed my Dad to go for a Civic.
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27th December 2007, 16:58	#149
androdev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 3,096 Thanked: 22,337 Times	I wanted some clarification on paint refinishing from the skoda manufacturer and guess what. the Laura panels are not painted in India. They come painted from Czech and they just assemble it in their Indian plant. With that kind of localization (or lack of it), how can they make it cheap to own?
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29th December 2007, 22:00	#150
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	AUTOCAR helps... Anyone grabbed the Jan '08 issue of AUTOCAR ?? Fantastic comparision of the spare parts of most cars we talk about here...40 Grand for the headlamp of a Superb... 22K for the Laura... And the spares of the Teana are retarded with the pricing. but still, whats even more hilarious is the maintenance costs for the Mercs. 1.3lacs for the side mirror of an E !!
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