Hi - My first car!!!

Achu · 13th August 2008, 23:33

Hi all,

My name's Achu, work in Mumbai and age 31. Booked my first car last week and getting delivery some time next week. Its an Indigo CS GLS (black) and I am obviously very excited

. Have been a regular to the site for the last two weeks for obvious reasons and would love every bit of help I can get for this one, as I have never ever even taken care of a vehicle before. I need to decide on the accessories too, so have been following some of the threads on what's necessary.. Should I be posting a separate post somewhere else on the site?

Great to be on board. Hope to one day contribute in the manner that I see so many of you are doing. Great work guys!

aah78 · 14th August 2008, 04:48

Welcome to Team-BHP.

Please go through the the Announcements section to familiarise yourself with the posting rules.

Put up an ownership review of your car in the Team-BHP Reviews section when you get it.

You'll find a whole lot of stuff on accessories in the Modifications & Accessories section, including ICE (music system), wheels & tyres.

Enjoy!

viper_711 · 14th August 2008, 14:42

Congratulations!
Search for threads on PDI (Pre-delivery inspections). This will give you a good insight into the process of taking delivery of your new car.
Cheers!

MalluDude · 14th August 2008, 18:48

Hey Achu, many congrats on your first car! Take good care of your CS and she won't dissapoint you.

harry10 · 14th August 2008, 22:12

Congrats Dude! The only advice right now i can give you is don't go for the Tata accessories,be it alloys and anything else. I own an Indigo LX so know this. You will find better option in the market at half the price. Enjoy and tc!

Achu · 15th August 2008, 13:51

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Originally Posted by harry10

Congrats Dude! The only advice right now i can give you is don't go for the Tata accessories,be it alloys and anything else. I own an Indigo LX so know this. You will find better option in the market at half the price. Enjoy and tc!

Are you sure about this? I'm thinking of getting the power windows and ICE done from the dealer (Wasan Chembur). Mumbaiites, do you think I should get everything done outside? Or stick to the dealer?

Am planning on doing alloy wheels from outside, and going by the long debate on antirust/teflon, am going to give it a bye.

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Originally Posted by viper_711

Search for threads on PDI (Pre-delivery inspections). Cheers!

>> thanks, have already done that.. will arm myself with printouts..

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Originally Posted by MalluDude

Hey Achu, many congrats on your first car! Take good care of your CS and she won't dissapoint you.

>> thanks ..

All.. am posting in Crosscap's Indigo CS posting, so that there is continity..

Sam Kapasi · 15th August 2008, 14:29

Welcome Achu. Your first car is a great feeling and I am sure you will enjoy iy.

I am sure you must have already found NC's thread, but here it is again http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/buying...heck-list.html

harry10 · 15th August 2008, 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Achu

Are you sure about this? I'm thinking of getting the power windows and ICE done from the dealer (Wasan Chembur). Mumbaiites, do you think I should get everything done outside? Or stick to the dealer?

Am planning on doing alloy wheels from outside, and going by the long debate on antirust/teflon, am going to give it a bye.

Very sure. For power windows stick with the dealer as they do a better job. And for ICE go to an outside dealer as the options Tata gives is limited and costly in comparison from outside.
antirust/teflon is of not much use so save the precious money!

viper_711 · 16th August 2008, 21:10

Agree with Harry - power windows - dealer and ICE - local dealers.
Avoid teflon - TBHP doesn't recommend it. Instead go for Anti-rust and sound deadening that the dealer offers.

Achu · 16th August 2008, 21:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by viper_711

Instead go for Anti-rust and sound deadening that the dealer offers.

Thanks viper. hadnt seen sound deadening as an option on the list, will check with the dealer.

deadguy25 · 18th August 2008, 16:07

cheers:Congrats mate. Ensure you have a look at the pre-delivery checklist.

All the best and safe driving!

13th August 2008, 23:33	#1
Achu BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25 Thanked: 13 Times	Hi - My first car!!! Hi all, My name's Achu, work in Mumbai and age 31. Booked my first car last week and getting delivery some time next week. Its an Indigo CS GLS (black) and I am obviously very excited. Have been a regular to the site for the last two weeks for obvious reasons and would love every bit of help I can get for this one, as I have never ever even taken care of a vehicle before. I need to decide on the accessories too, so have been following some of the threads on what's necessary.. Should I be posting a separate post somewhere else on the site? Great to be on board. Hope to one day contribute in the manner that I see so many of you are doing. Great work guys!
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14th August 2008, 04:48	#2
aah78 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NYC / BOM Posts: 4,662 Thanked: 3,257 Times View My Garage	bless you. Welcome to Team-BHP. Please go through the the Announcements section to familiarise yourself with the posting rules. Put up an ownership review of your car in the Team-BHP Reviews section when you get it. You'll find a whole lot of stuff on accessories in the Modifications & Accessories section, including ICE (music system), wheels & tyres. Enjoy!
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14th August 2008, 14:42	#3
viper_711 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 366 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	Congratulations! Search for threads on PDI (Pre-delivery inspections). This will give you a good insight into the process of taking delivery of your new car. Cheers!
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14th August 2008, 18:48	#4
MalluDude BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kochi Posts: 397 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	Hey Achu, many congrats on your first car! Take good care of your CS and she won't dissapoint you.
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14th August 2008, 22:12	#5
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,713 Thanked: 3,624 Times View My Garage	Congrats Dude! The only advice right now i can give you is don't go for the Tata accessories,be it alloys and anything else. I own an Indigo LX so know this. You will find better option in the market at half the price. Enjoy and tc!
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15th August 2008, 14:29	#7
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	Welcome Achu. Your first car is a great feeling and I am sure you will enjoy iy. I am sure you must have already found NC's thread, but here it is again http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/buying...heck-list.html
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16th August 2008, 21:10	#9
viper_711 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 366 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	Agree with Harry - power windows - dealer and ICE - local dealers. Avoid teflon - TBHP doesn't recommend it. Instead go for Anti-rust and sound deadening that the dealer offers.
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18th August 2008, 16:07	#11
deadguy25 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 393 Thanked: 221 Times	cheers:Congrats mate. Ensure you have a look at the pre-delivery checklist. All the best and safe driving!
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