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

IronH4WK · 26th May 2010, 13:01

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Originally Posted by vtecker

even god must have given up hope

OT:
God owns a Skoda?

what was he thinking?

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Originally Posted by vtecker

With a hevay heart had to say no to 1.8TSI Laura. Finalized the ANHC.

congratulations on your purchase mate. myself, i've taken a conscious decision to keep away from VW and Skoda, forever. Honda and Toyota are any day a better bet. i love the Mercs and the BMWs, but i'm not quite there yet.

MumBiker · 28th May 2010, 22:04

Here is an other horror story from a Skoda owner, a Doctor. He is a friend of mine and would appreciate all support from Team BHP members in getting his car back.

His Post on the Skoda India Facebook Page : Welcome to Facebook | Facebook

He is awaiting moderation to get his story here. Meanwhile i humbly request all members to respond on the FB page to help him in getting his car back.

Games Goblin · 28th May 2010, 22:35

Woah, that facebook page is an eye opener! its more like a Skoda complaint page than a fan page

! Surely, this will put off many prospective buyers!

jassi · 29th May 2010, 00:05

^^ the fb page does not exist anymore! looks like they are working hard in the marketing department :-)

MumBiker · 29th May 2010, 11:27

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Originally Posted by jassi

^^ the fb page does not exist anymore! looks like they are working hard in the marketing department :-)

its still there. I dunno if you need to login to see the page. But you need to be a Fan to Comment

sbraj · 29th May 2010, 11:32

Glad to see that link to this thread appears on top of Links in Skoda India Facebook page. Hope the awareness spreads.

sajanpt · 29th May 2010, 11:33

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Originally Posted by jassi

^^ the fb page does not exist anymore! looks like they are working hard in the marketing department :-)

If only they had spent that time and effort to fix their problems !

Thad E Ginathom · 29th May 2010, 15:33

Even the marketing is half-hearted. Look at the history with Team-BHP.

It started with an attack (an enormous PR blunder), went through a period of trying to repair that, even including a meeting with our very own guys followed by ...nothing.

Looks like a rather childish example of we don't like what you say so we won't talk to you. Lousy management; lousy public relations.

jassi · 29th May 2010, 16:34

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Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

Looks like a rather childish example of we don't like what you say so we won't talk to you. Lousy management; lousy public relations.

aah then well then we won't buy what you sell

most tbhp members won't touch skoda and given that skoda has some very tempting cars for an enthusiast, tbhp is a significant consumer base to lose out on.

anupmathur · 30th May 2010, 08:20

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Originally Posted by jassi

.... tbhp is a significant consumer base to lose out on.

Is that really the case?
I think it isn't. The reaction from Skoda would have been quite different if their sales had experienced a major hit!

nitinbose · 30th May 2010, 08:51

Hi,
I strongly support Team-bhp and it should stand for the truth. All of us save for years, give up many important things for that special moment - the purchase of our favorite vehicle. So if a dealer decided to take us for a ride, its time to teach them a lesson.

I've already started enlightening my friends/colleagues on the dangers of skoda purchase.

sbraj · 30th May 2010, 09:10

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Originally Posted by anupmathur

Is that really the case?
I think it isn't. The reaction from Skoda would have been quite different if their sales had experienced a major hit!

In fact it is somewhat the opposite. In spite of these threads, there still are TBHPians who get smitten by Skoda cars and buy them. TBHP consumer base cannot make much dent for Skoda. It can only generate more awareness, among prospective customers, media, Skoda/VW management etc.

Arkin evoisrevo · 30th May 2010, 10:53

My dad will be buying a new car soon, and I had told him about the Skoda Fabia , and was until a few minutes ago, thinking of recommending him to buy a VW Polo. But then I came across this thread, and I'm like omigosh! How is VW service in Bangalore? We use our office Indigo for 80% of our travel(which is not such a huge distance) , and we surely would n't like not using a car at all, if our prospective car ends up at garages. My dad, always busy, will surely not be able to go to consumer courts, and pull chestnuts out of the fire, though he's fairly influential (I see from this thread that even influential folks are denied justice from skoda

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Originally Posted by Games Goblin

! Surely, this will put off many prospective buyers!

So now the question is, is it wise for me to recommend the Polo (or Fabia) to my dad?? Is VW's service better than skoda's.

help!!

ivar1951 · 30th May 2010, 12:32

Just some feedback. I got a call from Carwale, Mumbai, claiming on behalf of Skoda, enquiring about my experience with my new Skoda Superb and the dealer from whom I purchased it. They even asked for the name of the sales person and my experience in dealing with him. It seems, therefore, that some effort is being made by Skoda to get customer feedback. However, I felt that Carwale did a sketchy job of asking questions.

Meanwhile, my two mails to Skoda -- one about the Nappa leather upholstery and the other on Blue tooth connectivity -- have gone unanswered.

manishverma0675 · 1st June 2010, 02:09

This thread has really enlightened me about Skoda,I Had fabia in mind when deciding for a car for my wife,but have decided to stay clear of Skoda.I guess its time for Skoda to wake up and realise that they need to change their attitude to customers and be respectful of a community like Team BHP.Their sales are not showing the decline at this moment but the effect is going to show for sure,and then it may be irreparable damage.

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28th May 2010, 22:04	#2297
MumBiker BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 89 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Here is an other horror story from a Skoda owner, a Doctor. He is a friend of mine and would appreciate all support from Team BHP members in getting his car back. His Post on the Skoda India Facebook Page : Welcome to Facebook \| Facebook He is awaiting moderation to get his story here. Meanwhile i humbly request all members to respond on the FB page to help him in getting his car back. Last edited by MumBiker : 28th May 2010 at 22:07.
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28th May 2010, 22:35	#2298
Games Goblin BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Eranakulam Posts: 277 Thanked: 196 Times	Woah, that facebook page is an eye opener! its more like a Skoda complaint page than a fan page ! Surely, this will put off many prospective buyers!
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29th May 2010, 00:05	#2299
jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	^^ the fb page does not exist anymore! looks like they are working hard in the marketing department :-)
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29th May 2010, 11:32	#2301
sbraj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: B L R / T V M Posts: 1,071 Thanked: 9 Times	Glad to see that link to this thread appears on top of Links in Skoda India Facebook page. Hope the awareness spreads.
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29th May 2010, 15:33	#2303
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,443 Thanked: 30,033 Times	Even the marketing is half-hearted. Look at the history with Team-BHP. It started with an attack (an enormous PR blunder), went through a period of trying to repair that, even including a meeting with our very own guys followed by ...nothing. Looks like a rather childish example of we don't like what you say so we won't talk to you. Lousy management; lousy public relations.
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30th May 2010, 08:51	#2306
nitinbose Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Goa Posts: 1,011 Thanked: 719 Times	Hi, I strongly support Team-bhp and it should stand for the truth. All of us save for years, give up many important things for that special moment - the purchase of our favorite vehicle. So if a dealer decided to take us for a ride, its time to teach them a lesson. I've already started enlightening my friends/colleagues on the dangers of skoda purchase.
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30th May 2010, 12:32	#2309
ivar1951 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Delhi/Chandigarh Posts: 289 Thanked: 9 Times	Just some feedback. I got a call from Carwale, Mumbai, claiming on behalf of Skoda, enquiring about my experience with my new Skoda Superb and the dealer from whom I purchased it. They even asked for the name of the sales person and my experience in dealing with him. It seems, therefore, that some effort is being made by Skoda to get customer feedback. However, I felt that Carwale did a sketchy job of asking questions. Meanwhile, my two mails to Skoda -- one about the Nappa leather upholstery and the other on Blue tooth connectivity -- have gone unanswered. Last edited by ivar1951 : 30th May 2010 at 12:34.
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1st June 2010, 02:09	#2310
manishverma0675 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 38 Thanked: 7 Times	This thread has really enlightened me about Skoda,I Had fabia in mind when deciding for a car for my wife,but have decided to stay clear of Skoda.I guess its time for Skoda to wake up and realise that they need to change their attitude to customers and be respectful of a community like Team BHP.Their sales are not showing the decline at this moment but the effect is going to show for sure,and then it may be irreparable damage.
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