Team-BHP stands for the TRUTH. But Skoda wants to “instigate” Team-BHP and its users!

EssYouWe · 29th October 2009, 22:23

Old news... Way back in 2006.

It just sounds like some corrupt bunch of folks at Skoda. Sad, they make good cars otherwise.

Nitronium · 29th October 2009, 22:32

This is actually funny! Are Skoda workshops turning out to be playgrounds for aspiring mechanics? Their sandpit where they can play around and then have the expenses covered by customers?

If i were in that poor person's shoes, i'd have slapped a negligence lawsuit on their sorry behinds. Useless *******s!

The next time someone form VW Germany comes down to India, a whole bunch of disgruntled Skoda owners should storm his hotel and let him know what Skoda India is upto.

ACM · 3rd November 2009, 10:20

The JD power survey is probably genuine. Yep the defects per 1000 cars for the initial period can understandably be lowest for Skoda, the shocker actually is Maruti (which sell the largest number of cars - and hence scews the average towards where it ranks) and honda being at the bottom. I had always presumed that Tata and Fiat would be at the position that maruti and honda are at.

Skoda cars have issues but mostly they suface around the time the warranty runs out (2 years) and if it is before then they are rectified within warranty.

There have been a few bad service centres but that does not make the entire network bad. There are satisfied users as well.

sgiitk · 3rd November 2009, 11:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACM

Skoda cars have issues but mostly they suface around the time the warranty runs out (2 years) and if it is before then they are rectified within warranty.

There have been a few bad service centres but that does not make the entire network bad. There are satisfied users as well.

Two to three years is about the time you need something more than the routine fluids and filters. The VW family does nto make bad cars, just have atrocious service centres. Locally in a big city you may find an alternative source of service, but what if you are out of town. I am afraid as far as service is concerned it is the worst (and not average) which forms the baseline.

Also, using fake parts (as happened to Harish) cannot be condoned in any case!

kcnetid · 3rd November 2009, 12:14

The forums are the only way of alerting fellow consumers. Apart from all the discussions on performance and parts - this aspect of Team-BHP is extremely valuable.

I recently bought a Mitsu Cedia and sorta considered a Skoda though it was slightly out of my budget. After reading just 2-3 reviews, I just eliminated it from consideration altogether. I don't think I will buy a Czeck(spelling?) product ever. Probably not even VW at this rate. I am sick and tired of Indian consumers being treated like 3rd rate citizens. But I spppose we are as much to blame for putting up with crap.

If ever Skoda threatens legal action against TeamBHP, you can count on me for at least some financial support for legal fees.

McLaren Rulez · 3rd November 2009, 15:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcnetid

If ever Skoda threatens legal action against TeamBHP, you can count on me for at least some financial support for legal fees.

I think the legal threat is long gone. They can't stomp on people's right to freedom of expression. And this forum is a place for people to exercise that right.

sameer551 · 3rd November 2009, 17:53

I am a late entry to this thread but thanks to GTO and everyone for an eye opener against a car co. (skoda or pakoda) which is nowhere seen in US or anywhere but hit in India. I will try my best to make people aware to keep distance from such cars.
Consumer is the king they must know that. Any threat to mob and they will see the results in coming years.

LandCruiser · 30th December 2009, 17:03

Any updates on the issue?

shibujp · 30th December 2009, 18:02

Hi Harish,

Any updates on the Skoda issue?

Drive on,
Shibu.

harishv · 4th January 2010, 09:52

Hi

No major update to write home about. Case progressing in Court.

Wanderer78 · 26th January 2010, 18:08

After reading this thread, surely not a Skoda for me...Hats off to Team-BHP for taking this forward.

blissfulcarver · 26th January 2010, 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by harishv

Hi

No major update to write home about. Case progressing in Court.

That's damned pathetic!!

shishir_bn · 27th January 2010, 09:27

Just now I came across this thread and what to say!!!!!! I couldn't believe this was happening. I knew that the service was bad but this is going above the limits. We are with you Harish and thanks GTO for addressing this issue

Monaro CV8 · 22nd March 2010, 10:38

Dear Harish,
Wish you all the luck and the patience needed to hold on and fight until the end.

adabass · 7th April 2010, 14:19

Was thinking about a Fabia... Glad that I saw this thread - will not even think about it...

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29th October 2009, 22:23	#2206
EssYouWe Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 1,391 Thanked: 18 Times	Old news... Way back in 2006. It just sounds like some corrupt bunch of folks at Skoda. Sad, they make good cars otherwise.
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29th October 2009, 22:32	#2207
Nitronium BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 407 Thanked: 93 Times	This is actually funny! Are Skoda workshops turning out to be playgrounds for aspiring mechanics? Their sandpit where they can play around and then have the expenses covered by customers? If i were in that poor person's shoes, i'd have slapped a negligence lawsuit on their sorry behinds. Useless *******s! The next time someone form VW Germany comes down to India, a whole bunch of disgruntled Skoda owners should storm his hotel and let him know what Skoda India is upto.
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3rd November 2009, 10:20	#2208
ACM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,745 Thanked: 4,361 Times View My Garage	The JD power survey is probably genuine. Yep the defects per 1000 cars for the initial period can understandably be lowest for Skoda, the shocker actually is Maruti (which sell the largest number of cars - and hence scews the average towards where it ranks) and honda being at the bottom. I had always presumed that Tata and Fiat would be at the position that maruti and honda are at. Skoda cars have issues but mostly they suface around the time the warranty runs out (2 years) and if it is before then they are rectified within warranty. There have been a few bad service centres but that does not make the entire network bad. There are satisfied users as well.
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3rd November 2009, 12:14	#2210
kcnetid BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 89 Thanked: 11 Times	Kudos to TeamBHP The forums are the only way of alerting fellow consumers. Apart from all the discussions on performance and parts - this aspect of Team-BHP is extremely valuable. I recently bought a Mitsu Cedia and sorta considered a Skoda though it was slightly out of my budget. After reading just 2-3 reviews, I just eliminated it from consideration altogether. I don't think I will buy a Czeck(spelling?) product ever. Probably not even VW at this rate. I am sick and tired of Indian consumers being treated like 3rd rate citizens. But I spppose we are as much to blame for putting up with crap. If ever Skoda threatens legal action against TeamBHP, you can count on me for at least some financial support for legal fees.
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3rd November 2009, 17:53	#2212
sameer551 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 309 Thanked: 0 Times	I am a late entry to this thread but thanks to GTO and everyone for an eye opener against a car co. (skoda or pakoda) which is nowhere seen in US or anywhere but hit in India. I will try my best to make people aware to keep distance from such cars. Consumer is the king they must know that. Any threat to mob and they will see the results in coming years.
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30th December 2009, 17:03	#2213
LandCruiser BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 712 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Any updates on the issue?
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30th December 2009, 18:02	#2214
shibujp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 1,753 Thanked: 3,225 Times View My Garage	Hi Harish, Any updates on the Skoda issue? Drive on, Shibu.
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4th January 2010, 09:52	#2215
harishv BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 376 Thanked: 779 Times	Hi No major update to write home about. Case progressing in Court.
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26th January 2010, 18:08	#2216
Wanderer78 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 98 Thanked: 48 Times View My Garage	After reading this thread, surely not a Skoda for me...Hats off to Team-BHP for taking this forward.
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27th January 2010, 09:27	#2218
shishir_bn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,195 Thanked: 120 Times	Just now I came across this thread and what to say!!!!!! I couldn't believe this was happening. I knew that the service was bad but this is going above the limits. We are with you Harish and thanks GTO for addressing this issue
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22nd March 2010, 10:38	#2219
Monaro CV8 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 576 Thanked: 552 Times View My Garage	Dear Harish, Wish you all the luck and the patience needed to hold on and fight until the end.
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7th April 2010, 14:19	#2220
adabass BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 38 Thanked: 11 Times	No Skoda Was thinking about a Fabia... Glad that I saw this thread - will not even think about it...
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