Free GPS MapmyIndia - Fiat Referral Program

invidious · 1st December 2010, 13:40

Fiat sent me an e-mail saying that they are running a Referral Program. If a person refers another who happens to buy a Fiat Grande Punto or a Fiat Linea (any variant) then the original owner gets a Free GPS.

I wonder if we can refer each other through this forum - would be beneficial to all Fiat Owners.

If I've violated any Forum Rules, then I apologize and request the mods to delete the thread.

Thanks

gods-envy · 1st December 2010, 13:55

^^Ditto to that

i wouldn't mind a free GPS

invidious · 1st December 2010, 16:09

I am currently using my Nokia N97 mini for that - and it works reasonably well but I'd prefer a standalone unit.

Klub Class · 26th December 2010, 13:57

Just thought of sharing this image for the benefit of T-BHPians.

Free GPS MapmyIndia - Fiat Referral Program-fiat-referral-mailer-1.jpg

GTO · 27th December 2010, 12:41

This is surely the first time that a car manufacturer is using such a referral program. Guess the Linea & Punto's falling market performance has prompted Fiat to think out of the box. Either ways, I'm happy to see some fresh marketing initiatives in the industry. Fiat also knows that it doesn't have the mass market appeal as say, a Maruti or Hyundai. What better person to convince a potential customer than an existing Fiat owner! He'll surely do a 100X better job than a Fiat salesman

Speed Pujari · 27th December 2010, 13:45

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Originally Posted by GTO

This is surely the first time that a car manufacturer is using such a referral program. Guess the Linea & Punto's falling market performance has prompted Fiat to think out of the box. Either ways, I'm happy to see some fresh marketing initiatives in the industry. Fiat also knows that it doesn't have the mass market appeal as say, a Maruti or Hyundai. What better person to convince a potential customer than an existing Fiat owner! He'll surely do a 100X better job than a Fiat salesman

LOL! I am a live case here. I made kht motors sell 2 T-Jets (3 including mine) .. They just redirect the calling customer to me.

aks_karthik · 27th December 2010, 14:17

I already referred a Friend as well as T-bhpian Sathya_sc (Linea T-Jet) and waiting for his delivery to get my MMI GPS Device

sgiitk · 27th December 2010, 14:47

I am a sceptic. Is this a reaction to Garmin setting up shop in India?

phamilyman · 27th December 2010, 23:37

Saar,

Garmin etc will soon be a fringe player if you see the way android has integrated mapping into all the phones. garmin has nothing to do with it.

rideto_live · 27th January 2011, 14:47

I Had referred a friend of mine to buy a Linea T-Jet not even being aware of the referral scheme running. post booking the sales person called me next day to inform me of the referral scheme. i was told to sms my friends cell number and was later sent a Unique ID too. The sales person also told me that Wasan Motors Chembur branch will forward the relevant papers to Fiat. Upon follow ups and later surfing the net i got to know that the the customer himself has to send the invoice copies to Fiat. Which i did around 1st month of January. And wrote a mail to Rajeev Kapoor,President and CEO & Shefali Chopra
Fiat India Automobile Limited. to which he promptly replied that it will be done. but then on its has been all downhill. my repeated inquiries have not been answered not any conformation or information given on the status of the referral

shankar.balan · 28th January 2011, 07:11

Not only Android but also Nokia phones with Symbian 3 - free maps and navigation forever on the new Nokia smartphones.
It works quite well as per my experience with N8. But frankly no phone GPS is quite as quick as the standalone GPS system especially while on the move -thats been my own experience.

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Originally Posted by phamilyman

Saar,

Garmin etc will soon be a fringe player if you see the way android has integrated mapping into all the phones. garmin has nothing to do with it.

aniketvu · 29th January 2011, 16:14

Hey Guys,

Just got my free GPS from Mapmyindia today. I must say Fiat was quite quick with the followup. I sent in the papers on 14th Jan and I had a confirmation call from fiat by 19th followed up by another call from Mapmyindia for address confirmation on the 21st. Mapmyindia guys personally delivered the GPS and did not use a courier.

I think this promo is still on since I got a sms few days ago asking for referrals.

-Aniket

GTX007 · 30th January 2011, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by aniketvu

Hey Guys,

Just got my free GPS from Mapmyindia today. I must say Fiat was quite quick with the followup. I sent in the papers on 14th Jan and I had a confirmation call from fiat by 19th followed up by another call from Mapmyindia for address confirmation on the 21st. Mapmyindia guys personally delivered the GPS and did not use a courier.

I think this promo is still on since I got a sms few days ago asking for referrals.

-Aniket

Can you post some pics of the device. I too have referred one of my friends to buy the Punto and waiting eagerly for my GPS.

MCR · 30th January 2011, 15:38

Received the navigator on Friday. Its LX130 with India maps version 6.0.

MapmyIndia Navigator Lx130 : With India's best maps and driving directions | Turn-by-turn directions | Travel across India

I must say, this is better than my Travel Pilot Lucca. Thanks Fiat.

rideto_live · 6th February 2011, 11:31

Got my Its LX130 with India maps version 6.0.last Friday been using it since !

1st December 2010, 13:40	#1
invidious BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 869 Thanked: 1,352 Times	Free GPS MapmyIndia - Fiat Referral Program Fiat sent me an e-mail saying that they are running a Referral Program. If a person refers another who happens to buy a Fiat Grande Punto or a Fiat Linea (any variant) then the original owner gets a Free GPS. I wonder if we can refer each other through this forum - would be beneficial to all Fiat Owners. If I've violated any Forum Rules, then I apologize and request the mods to delete the thread. Thanks
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1st December 2010, 13:55	#2
gods-envy BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 474 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	^^Ditto to that i wouldn't mind a free GPS
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1st December 2010, 16:09	#3
invidious BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 869 Thanked: 1,352 Times	I am currently using my Nokia N97 mini for that - and it works reasonably well but I'd prefer a standalone unit.
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26th December 2010, 13:57	#4
Klub Class Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA17\|KL65\|KL41 Posts: 4,870 Thanked: 1,939 Times	Re: Free GPS MapmyIndia - Fiat Referral Program Just thought of sharing this image for the benefit of T-BHPians.
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27th December 2010, 12:41	#5
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,560 Thanked: 309,926 Times View My Garage	Re: Free GPS MapmyIndia - Fiat Referral Program This is surely the first time that a car manufacturer is using such a referral program. Guess the Linea & Punto's falling market performance has prompted Fiat to think out of the box. Either ways, I'm happy to see some fresh marketing initiatives in the industry. Fiat also knows that it doesn't have the mass market appeal as say, a Maruti or Hyundai. What better person to convince a potential customer than an existing Fiat owner! He'll surely do a 100X better job than a Fiat salesman
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27th December 2010, 14:17	#7
aks_karthik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,947 Thanked: 341 Times View My Garage	Re: Free GPS MapmyIndia - Fiat Referral Program I already referred a Friend as well as T-bhpian Sathya_sc (Linea T-Jet) and waiting for his delivery to get my MMI GPS Device
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27th December 2010, 14:47	#8
sgiitk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,971 Thanked: 4,796 Times	Re: Free GPS MapmyIndia - Fiat Referral Program I am a sceptic. Is this a reaction to Garmin setting up shop in India?
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27th December 2010, 23:37	#9
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,974 Thanked: 4,663 Times	Re: Free GPS MapmyIndia - Fiat Referral Program Saar, Garmin etc will soon be a fringe player if you see the way android has integrated mapping into all the phones. garmin has nothing to do with it.
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27th January 2011, 14:47	#10
rideto_live Newbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 8 Thanked: 99 Times	Re: Free GPS MapmyIndia - Fiat Referral Program I Had referred a friend of mine to buy a Linea T-Jet not even being aware of the referral scheme running. post booking the sales person called me next day to inform me of the referral scheme. i was told to sms my friends cell number and was later sent a Unique ID too. The sales person also told me that Wasan Motors Chembur branch will forward the relevant papers to Fiat. Upon follow ups and later surfing the net i got to know that the the customer himself has to send the invoice copies to Fiat. Which i did around 1st month of January. And wrote a mail to Rajeev Kapoor,President and CEO & Shefali Chopra Fiat India Automobile Limited. to which he promptly replied that it will be done. but then on its has been all downhill. my repeated inquiries have not been answered not any conformation or information given on the status of the referral
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29th January 2011, 16:14	#12
aniketvu BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 38 Thanked: 22 Times	Re: Free GPS MapmyIndia - Fiat Referral Program Hey Guys, Just got my free GPS from Mapmyindia today. I must say Fiat was quite quick with the followup. I sent in the papers on 14th Jan and I had a confirmation call from fiat by 19th followed up by another call from Mapmyindia for address confirmation on the 21st. Mapmyindia guys personally delivered the GPS and did not use a courier. I think this promo is still on since I got a sms few days ago asking for referrals. -Aniket
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30th January 2011, 15:38	#14
MCR BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BLR/MYS Posts: 882 Thanked: 638 Times View My Garage	Re: Free GPS MapmyIndia - Fiat Referral Program Received the navigator on Friday. Its LX130 with India maps version 6.0. MapmyIndia Navigator Lx130 : With India's best maps and driving directions \| Turn-by-turn directions \| Travel across India I must say, this is better than my Travel Pilot Lucca. Thanks Fiat.
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6th February 2011, 11:31	#15
rideto_live Newbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 8 Thanked: 99 Times	Re: Free GPS MapmyIndia - Fiat Referral Program Got my Its LX130 with India maps version 6.0.last Friday been using it since !
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