Fiat Grande Punto : Test Drive & Review

coolkurt · 5th December 2009, 12:22

@sdp1975 & amogh
I have got bak around 300ml of oil. I should have stayed back and supervised but my schedule didnt permit it.
The bulb - right indicator(the one embedded in the front headlight cluster) costed me Rs 95! I think I should escalate this issue and let fiat know. This center is Rama Motors, Okhla, New Delhi.

Trust_In_Thrust · 5th December 2009, 16:17

@coolkurt . Maruti charged me 55 rs for a M800 indicator bulb , which is 5 Watts.
So i assume the rates are fine for Fiat .Also it is very rare for bulbs to fuse.

@aqualeo2040 ; That is a great mileage you are getting with the amount of speeds you are putting the car through.Congratulations.

physicspsyche · 5th December 2009, 23:04

To my horror I found rats eating away some packets of chutki kept by driver in glowbox of my brand new punto how to remove them? anyone?

.anshuman · 5th December 2009, 23:35

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Originally Posted by physicspsyche

To my horror I found rats eating away some packets of chutki kept by driver in glowbox of my brand new punto how to remove them? anyone?

How about planting some rat kill and leaving some place of exit for rat?

sdp1975 · 6th December 2009, 16:05

I got a mileage of 23 ( 4.3l /100 ) on the Bangalore Krishnagiri stretch without a/c

. This was part of a Pondy trip where the overall mileage was 20.

My LHS indicator had fused recently, ASC replaced it free of cost.

paritosh2k · 7th December 2009, 12:51

Pardon my ignorance, but isnt the first servicing due after 15K run in case of 1.4 Petrol ?

twinblades · 7th December 2009, 13:15

Check your manual. I think it is at 3000kms, Although it would not be as extensive and detailed as the 15k service.

sdp1975 · 7th December 2009, 13:18

For the Punto/Linea owners in Bangalore - book your service well in advance. I booked it today for my Punto and was asked to come on Thursday. At the time of purchase, I was told that informing 1 day in advance would suffice, but that does not seem to be the case now.

They were not willing to listen on the phone, so I visited the asc ( concorde, dairy circle) . Finally they agreed to get the service done tomorrow after an argument. Half a day wasted.

samsan02 · 7th December 2009, 14:09

Is the servicing to be done irrespective of mileage clocked after 3 months or is there a minimum mileage. I dont think I drive that much to go to 3000 kms in 3 months.

twinblades · 7th December 2009, 14:18

Its says 3 months or 3000 kms.

paritosh2k · 7th December 2009, 14:51

Good i noticed this thread .My GP is running 2.6 now.
Pune Puntos, Any idea does it takes a waiting of 1 week in PUNE ( BUB) as sdp1975 mentioned?
thanks

amoghchaphalkar · 7th December 2009, 15:41

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Originally Posted by paritosh2k

Good i noticed this thread .My GP is running 2.6 now.
Pune Puntos, Any idea does it takes a waiting of 1 week in PUNE ( BUB) as sdp1975 mentioned?
thanks

Yes : it CAN take a week of waiting at BUB. The reason is Pratham Automobiles (a TATA dealership in wakad) has shut down. So BUB has a lot of rush these days. (of Tata cars)

Besides, right now they also have the rush of Punto's & Linea's being recalled for clutch slave cylinder replacement.

paritosh2k · 7th December 2009, 16:53

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Originally Posted by amoghchaphalkar

Yes : it CAN take a week of waiting at BUB. The reason is Pratham Automobiles (a TATA dealership in wakad) has shut down. So BUB has a lot of rush these days. (of Tata cars)

Besides, right now they also have the rush of Punto's & Linea's being recalled for clutch slave cylinder replacement.

Thanks for the info Amogh.
Since i read your post on the Clutch slave cylinder replacement, i am keen to get my car serviced earlier.

I am not sure if its related, but recently the clutch when released gives a subtle spring noise. Its one of those noises when you sit and get up on on a tightly wound spring of a sofa or a bed.

I got my car delivered in late sept.

Is there a phone or online check where i can verify if my car is lined up for the upgrade ? or i have to visit the Wakad service station to get it confirmed?

Also can you pl share how much time it took to get this fixed.
Thanks

.anshuman · 7th December 2009, 17:05

The first service at 3000kms is just a check up service just to make sure everything is OK. I was billed Rs.0 for the service as this was a free service and no consumables were used.

neoonwheels · 7th December 2009, 17:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by paritosh2k

Good i noticed this thread .My GP is running 2.6 now.
Pune Puntos, Any idea does it takes a waiting of 1 week in PUNE ( BUB) as sdp1975 mentioned?
thanks

If you are servicing your car on weekends then yes you have to book an appointment at least 4 days in advance. I usually book 5 days in advance to avoid any last minute rush.

5th December 2009, 12:22	#1321
coolkurt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,567 Thanked: 1,691 Times	@sdp1975 & amogh I have got bak around 300ml of oil. I should have stayed back and supervised but my schedule didnt permit it. The bulb - right indicator(the one embedded in the front headlight cluster) costed me Rs 95! I think I should escalate this issue and let fiat know. This center is Rama Motors, Okhla, New Delhi.
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5th December 2009, 16:17	#1322
Trust_In_Thrust BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 768 Thanked: 349 Times	@coolkurt . Maruti charged me 55 rs for a M800 indicator bulb , which is 5 Watts. So i assume the rates are fine for Fiat .Also it is very rare for bulbs to fuse. @aqualeo2040 ; That is a great mileage you are getting with the amount of speeds you are putting the car through.Congratulations.
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5th December 2009, 23:04	#1323
physicspsyche BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 42 Thanked: 0 Times	To my horror I found rats eating away some packets of chutki kept by driver in glowbox of my brand new punto how to remove them? anyone?
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6th December 2009, 16:05	#1325
sdp1975 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,700 Thanked: 1,273 Times View My Garage	I got a mileage of 23 ( 4.3l /100 ) on the Bangalore Krishnagiri stretch without a/c . This was part of a Pondy trip where the overall mileage was 20. My LHS indicator had fused recently, ASC replaced it free of cost. Last edited by sdp1975 : 6th December 2009 at 16:06.
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7th December 2009, 12:51	#1326
paritosh2k BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 35 Thanked: 0 Times	Pardon my ignorance, but isnt the first servicing due after 15K run in case of 1.4 Petrol ?
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7th December 2009, 13:15	#1327
twinblades BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 143 Thanked: 28 Times	Check your manual. I think it is at 3000kms, Although it would not be as extensive and detailed as the 15k service.
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7th December 2009, 13:18	#1328
sdp1975 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,700 Thanked: 1,273 Times View My Garage	For the Punto/Linea owners in Bangalore - book your service well in advance. I booked it today for my Punto and was asked to come on Thursday. At the time of purchase, I was told that informing 1 day in advance would suffice, but that does not seem to be the case now. They were not willing to listen on the phone, so I visited the asc ( concorde, dairy circle) . Finally they agreed to get the service done tomorrow after an argument. Half a day wasted. Last edited by sdp1975 : 7th December 2009 at 13:20.
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7th December 2009, 14:09	#1329
samsan02 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 410 Thanked: 21 Times	Is the servicing to be done irrespective of mileage clocked after 3 months or is there a minimum mileage. I dont think I drive that much to go to 3000 kms in 3 months.
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7th December 2009, 14:18	#1330
twinblades BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 143 Thanked: 28 Times	Its says 3 months or 3000 kms.
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7th December 2009, 14:51	#1331
paritosh2k BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 35 Thanked: 0 Times	Good i noticed this thread .My GP is running 2.6 now. Pune Puntos, Any idea does it takes a waiting of 1 week in PUNE ( BUB) as sdp1975 mentioned? thanks
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7th December 2009, 17:05	#1334
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	The first service at 3000kms is just a check up service just to make sure everything is OK. I was billed Rs.0 for the service as this was a free service and no consumables were used.
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