[Cyborg]

Originally Posted by venus1975

Any reason why the showroom staff don't bother to maintain the correct tyre pressure before test drives? After all, a high pressure level does affect the ride quality and Kia may lose a potential customer.

Generally laziness, they don’t bother with this aspect and maybe don’t even think about it, one less thing to do. Normally even when we take delivery tyre pressure’s are way higher than recommended.

Cheers

[devDriver]

Originally Posted by skywalker18

1. Which trim/variant/colour did you book?

2. Since you do not want to take the insurance, basic kit or convenience service package from the dealer, how much time will it take for you to get the car as per dealer's estimate?

I have booked the HTX IVT in Silver. I did convey to them that I am flexible about the colour.
As for the second query, they dealership is not providing me with any concrete timeline as to when I can expect my delivery. Their go to response seems to be “We do not know as of now. It is as per company’s dispatch schedule.”

[SeniorC]

Originally Posted by venus1975

Any reason why the showroom staff don't bother to maintain the correct tyre pressure before test drives? After all, a high pressure level does affect the ride quality and Kia may lose a potential customer.

Essentially, the dispatch vehicle from the factory has higher tyre pressure to avoid flat spots on the tyres as the vehicle is stationary during loading and transport. The dealers don't re-set the tyre pressure at the stock yards as the vehicle is stationary there too for few days before it is made available at showroom for test drives. So it is always a good idea to drive to the nearest gas station first, if feasible, and then resume the test drive.

Hope this helps.

[ssoni.1411]

Originally Posted by skywalker18

2. Since you do not want to take the insurance, basic kit or convenience service package from the dealer, how much time will it take for you to get the car as per dealer's estimate?

For the same situation, my SA said delivery would be mid-november and if I take it from them delivery will be as per my preference.

[theps]

I am planning to book Seltos xline and get the PPF. Will it make any difference in maintaining the matte colour with and without PPF? Does anyone have first-hand experience with matte PPF?

[SeniorC]

Originally Posted by theps

I am planning to book Seltos xline and get the PPF. Will it make any difference in maintaining the matte colour with and without PPF? Does anyone have first-hand experience with matte PPF?

Do not have first hand experience, but with understanding from a colleague, PPF on a matte finish protects the underlying finish and then one need not worry about maintaining it. One can then clean and maintain like a gloss finish painted car and not worry about bird droppings and can do cleaning with a normal cloth (not advisable for any car, anyway). PPF also prevents minor scratches which are difficult to restore on a matte finish (other than repainting that section).

[theps]

Originally Posted by SeniorC

Do not have first hand experience, but with understanding from a colleague, PPF on a matte finish protects the underlying finish and then one need not worry about maintaining it. One can then clean and maintain like a gloss finish painted car and not worry about bird droppings and can do cleaning with a normal cloth (not advisable for any car, anyway). PPF also prevents minor scratches which are difficult to restore on a matte finish (other than repainting that section).

Thanks! That's what exactly I want to know! Worried about bird droppings.

Also, does car wrapping provides any such benefits?

[TheRealityLemon]

Anyone from Tamilnadu managed to get a Test drive yet? I'm in Chennai and in touch with two Kia showrooms. SA's from both the showroom say the TD is not started yet. But I believe the RTO approval was already granted, thanks to a post from one our members in this thread earlier.

In the other states, people started taking delivery of the vehicle. Whereas here, the TD is not even started yet.

[true_sedan]

Originally Posted by TheRealityLemon

Anyone from Tamilnadu managed to get a Test drive yet? I'm in Chennai and in touch with two Kia showrooms. SA's from both the showroom say the TD is not started yet. But I believe the RTO approval was already granted, thanks to a post from one our members in this thread earlier.

In the other states, people started taking delivery of the vehicle. Whereas here, the TD is not even started yet.

Can understand your frustration. Official TDs from showroom location have begun in Coimbatore. But home test drives have not started yet. The dealer claims that home test drives are possible only after all variants get RTO approval. He even shared the list of variants that have received it. But I suspect they have huge number of orders and just not bothered enough to arrange one at home. It’s sellers market through and through.


Answering your other question. Deliveries have started here in Coimbatore. My dealer has confirmed the same. They prefer people who are ready to buy without test drive. IMO If you want your car early - don’t ask for test drive and, get insurance and accessories from them. If you bargain for any of the above they will send your booking right back to October or November. Capitalism at its best.

[rroy92]

Originally Posted by kumarprabhatn

Not having Wireless Android Auto in higher versions is a bummer. Would Carlinkit 5 work with this? Heard the earlier versions had issues with bigger screens on cars. Or, any other device for wireless AA and Apple CarPlay

Beware of this site. It looks like it is not the correct one.

I think this is the real site : https://carlinkitcarplay.com/product...to-to-wireless

back linked at the video too :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6922T0M9Ew

[Ad1tya]

Originally Posted by true_sedan

. If you bargain for any of the above they will send your booking right back to October or November. Capitalism at its best.

Similar issues here in South Bombay. I've finally had my SA change to another one, after 1 month of dilly dallying by the original one and had my car assigned yesterday.
Not only are they forcing the accessories package (mostly chrome crap) but even other things like Ceramic coating, film, etc.

[venus1975]

Originally Posted by TheRealityLemon

Anyone from Tamilnadu managed to get a Test drive yet? I'm in Chennai and in touch with two Kia showrooms. SA's from both the showroom say the TD is not started yet. But I believe the RTO approval was already granted, thanks to a post from one our members in this thread earlier.

In the other states, people started taking delivery of the vehicle. Whereas here, the TD is not even started yet.

I have not taken a test drive yet, but I understand that the test drive cars - turbo petrol DCT and diesel AT - are available at Kia VST Central, Anna Salai.

[venus1975]

Originally Posted by true_sedan

Answering your other question. Deliveries have started here in Coimbatore. My dealer has confirmed the same. They prefer people who are ready to buy without test drive. IMO If you want your car early - don’t ask for test drive and, get insurance and accessories from them. If you bargain for any of the above they will send your booking right back to October or November. Capitalism at its best.

My experience is different with a Kia showroom in Chennai. They are not pushing accessories nor insurance. The customer can take the insurance from outside and just provide them a copy before the registration. Accessories are optional too.

[Ad1tya]

I had my VIN allocated this morning. Got an SMS from Kia with an updated booking docket. Seems like my dealer finally came through.

[SeniorC]

Originally Posted by Ad1tya

I had my VIN allocated this morning. Got an SMS from Kia with an updated booking docket. Seems like my dealer finally came through.

Congratulations. First good news from a member. Which variant is it?