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Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom Skoda thinks that the Indian consumer can be treated like crap, |
They do. Quote:
Originally Posted by diffsoft Last but not the least I am in the boat with Harish who has most of my documentation for his initiative. |
Thanks diffsoft. Quote:
Originally Posted by gagananand WELL I THINK THESE COMPANIES COMING TO INDIA ARE TAKING US INDIANS FOR GRANTED |
Exactly. They have been doing that. Quote:
Originally Posted by shrinivasap This is the small bit i could help our freinds here who have been cheated by skoda... |
Thanks srinivas Quote:
Originally Posted by Axe77 Maybe the affected parties can come together and launch a dignified silent protest outside / near the Skoda stall at the 2010 Auto Expo, requesting that their concerns be addressed and demonstrating the woes they are facing with their vehicles (in some cases brand new vehicles). News channels should take notice of that. It is after all news worthy as far as they are concerned. I mean if the company is seemingly refusing to listen to customers in spite of repeated requests what other choice do they have to make them take notice and solve their problems. |
Sounds good. We have to consider such options. Quote:
Originally Posted by akj53 send your complaint to all major news papers and car magazines. Generate as much negative publicity as you can. Contact all news channels and car shows. Hopefully it will bring about some results and let us see what happens. |
Perfect suggestion that. Hurts them the most. Quote:
Originally Posted by ImmortalZ Bah, I'm too annoyed to write any more. |
Me too buddy. Almost 17 months in my case. Quote:
Originally Posted by funkydude Don't go for any legal activity right away. Plan and then proceed.
Yes!! publicity through media would be the best way to start with. If possible get this done on a national level. Only then you might get attention.
BTW, do not accept anything less than a brand new car. |
+1 to that. Quote:
Originally Posted by akj53 This I am suggesting only due to absence of any prompt legal redressal system in India. |
Correct. Since we do not, we will have to work around it, which we will. Quote:
Originally Posted by DAutobot In case of Skoda nobody cares. Looks like they still look at India as a third world country where anything goes. |
+1 to that too. Quote:
Originally Posted by vasudeva It is not usual practice in India to give a refund when harassment is much cheaper for the company and more wearisome for the consumer. No such enforcement or highly effective consumer redressals either. |
Right again. That is why they have become so bold and arrogant. Quote:
Originally Posted by diffsoft Maybe you should try persuading (instead of a mail) by talking to Mr AD / Mr TK. Try get a certain answer (yes / no / maybe - it is most likely to be a no). You would then know for sure what Skoda's stated position is. |
Thats right Gagan. You should confirm that right away to plan the next step. Quote:
Originally Posted by Axe77 Well - here's one thought on how it could be implemented:
1. I think step 1 would be to see if ppl feel its worth it as a concept since following through is a bit of a logistic task.
2. Collate list of people with location details who would like to contribute to the material.
3. Form a core group to conceptualise (key is to have a small core group with the necessary info / skill sets to take overall ownership of seeing this through).
4. Form a coordination committee with members in each applicable location.
5. Core group that conceptualised it coordinates with Coordination Commmitee to put it together.
6. Once it is ready and uploaded, the entire community can use all their respective channels to circulate through FB, twitter, email etc.
This is of all of course too much detail. First we need to get past 1. above and also assess whether there are enough participants - perhaps separate find a way of putting together the list. |
Sounds very good and practical.
1. Seems like a good idea.
2. I have a list of around 200 plus people, few of whom I am in touch for the collective law suit. I can start talking to them about this.
3. My drawbacks lie in me not being very tech savvy. However I undertake to co-ordinate with all the owners and provide material if someone agrees to do this video. Quote:
Originally Posted by Gaurav Mathur Try writing to 'info@skoda-auto.cz', it may help | Quote:
Originally Posted by ikoneer @gagaanand, can you also try writing to their head office outside India. That way at least we can bring the problem to the attention of the car maker. |
Futile. They are very much aware. You should read their replies. Frustrating and in a lighter vein can be termed hilarious. Quote:
Originally Posted by AkMar I have started getting a feeling that Skoda doesn't care. |
Wonder why.
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I just landed at 3 am today morning from the US. I will need a few more days to co-ordinate our law suit against Skoda. Lot of parameters to iron out. Lot of people to co-ordinate with. Can't afford to leave any loop holes. It is a slow tedious job but am sure should turn out good. I will try and do my best. . Did not see a single Skoda in San Fransisco and Los Angeles. Rest of the wheels were a delight. Many of us would be familiar but for those who are not, I am sure you all would have loved it. |