Chevrolet Beat : Test Drive & Review

sajjt · 5th February 2011, 16:00

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Originally Posted by Auto freak

It sure did't fall off! Someone has probably used a screw driver to flick it off. It has left a scratch mark on the panel.
Haven't enquired about the replacement price. I am more than sure it'll go off again! These miscreants are too active here.
But it did make some space for another T-Bhp sticker!

This is how my car looks now!

Even i heard about those students. My friend has even managed to get back his Palio's logo from them!
But this happened at the office parking Salbin :(

Exactly this is what I've done when I got a deep scratch on my rear bumper

Only downside in my case it was exactly just below the number plate, so it can be sometimes disguised as taxi by sticking yellow TBHP sticker

auto-one · 7th February 2011, 21:46

I had been to Pashankar Auto Wheels ( Chevy dealer ) today to check out the Beat LPG, which was not available at the dealership. I was informed by the sales guy that the LPG demo car would be available next week.
Further, he informed me that the Misty Lake colour has been discontinued.

roy_libran · 7th February 2011, 21:55

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Originally Posted by auto-one

I had been to Pashankar Auto Wheels ( Chevy dealer ) today to check out the Beat LPG, which was not available at the dealership. I was informed by the sales guy that the LPG demo car would be available next week.
Further, he informed me that the Misty Lake colour has been discontinued.

Misty Lake was perhaps, pointless for the Beat. The Beat, looks best in very flashy colours, especially those that bring out the contrast with it's Black Lines. I just dig the Red Beat.

oxyzen · 7th February 2011, 22:15

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Originally Posted by roy_libran

Misty Lake was perhaps, pointless for the Beat. The Beat, looks best in very flashy colours, especially those that bring out the contrast with it's Black Lines. I just dig the Red Beat.

So true.
I had a hard time choosing what colouts to take
Green,red,blue all looked equally impressive. I am sure orange/sunlight copper would look equally great. Misty lake is a sober colour. not funky to gel with the overall design. IMO Moroccan blue looked best followed by green and red.

Topolino · 8th February 2011, 10:39

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Originally Posted by auto-one

Further, he informed me that the Misty Lake colour has been discontinued.

Do not believe what a sales guy says. In this forum somebody quoted (on the basis of information received from sales guy) that Moroccan Blue colour is discontinued, but yesterday at the dealership I saw January 2011 manufactured Moroccan Blue Beat. I even checked the VIN to confirm month and manufacturing year. It was AB i.e A-January, B-2011. As per GM Customer Care all the colours shown in chevrolet website are in production, though the delivery time may vary for the required colour.

Daewood · 9th February 2011, 12:39

Can some confirm whether BEAT has an immobiliser?
The brochure doesn't mention any.

alstonlobo · 9th February 2011, 12:50

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Originally Posted by Daewood

Can some confirm whether BEAT has an immobiliser?
The brochure doesn't mention any.

It does not have an immobiliser on any of the variants

AutoNoob · 9th February 2011, 14:54

On going through this thread, somehwere I read that Immobilizer can be fitted on Beat at the Chevy dealer without affecting the warranty. The brand under discussion was AutoCop. Is this information correct ?

I am looking to buy Beat by end of March. Made my selection on the basis of detailed reviews on this forum

. How I arrived at this, the shortlisting process etc., I'll share bit later.

Topolino · 9th February 2011, 16:27

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Originally Posted by AutoNoob

On going through this thread, somehwere I read that Immobilizer can be fitted on Beat at the Chevy dealer without affecting the warranty. The brand under discussion was AutoCop. Is this information correct ?

The AutoCop is a Genuine Chevrolet Accessory & can be fitted on Beat at Chevy dealer without affecting the warranty. Please visit the link Chevrolet India for more details.
"myavu" has fitted AutoCop Central Locking with Immobilizer in his Beat Please see the link http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offici...ml#post1942764.

Daewood · 9th February 2011, 16:28

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Originally Posted by AutoNoob

On going through this thread, somehwere I read that Immobilizer can be fitted on Beat at the Chevy dealer without affecting the warranty. The brand under discussion was AutoCop. Is this information correct ?

Can immobilizer be fixed at accessory shops.?
I thought it can be done only at the manufacturers end as it requires some kind of information flow between the key and the engine.

AutoNoob · 9th February 2011, 17:06

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Originally Posted by Topolino

The AutoCop is a Genuine Chevrolet Accessory & can be fitted on Beat at Chevy dealer without affecting the warranty. Please visit the link Chevrolet India for more details.
"myavu" has fitted AutoCop Central Locking with Immobilizer in his Beat Please see the link http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offici...l#post1942764.

Thanks for reminding Topolino. Based on this and more such information, I had decided to get a OEM approved immobiliser for my car (I've not bought a car yet) even before knowing about the lost vehicle and problems faced by gtabombay http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/street...ero-theft.html. The other 'self-defence' priorities are a visible Steering Wheel/ Gear Lock and glass etching. I know that these can't stop a determined car jacker but can prove to be a deterent for a not so determined one.

myavu · 9th February 2011, 18:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topolino

The AutoCop is a Genuine Chevrolet Accessory & can be fitted on Beat at Chevy dealer without affecting the warranty. Please visit the link Chevrolet India for more details.
"myavu" has fitted AutoCop Central Locking with Immobilizer in his Beat Please see the link http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offici...ml#post1942764.

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Originally Posted by AutoNoob

Thanks for reminding Topolino. Based on this and more such information, I had decided to get a OEM approved immobiliser for my car (I've not bought a car yet) even before knowing about the lost vehicle and problems faced by gtabombay http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/street...ero-theft.html. The other 'self-defence' priorities are a visible Steering Wheel/ Gear Lock and glass etching. I know that these can't stop a determined car jacker but can prove to be a deterent for a not so determined one.

@ Topolino That was a nice digging

Yes I had gone for GMKE 5170 with immobilizer from AutoCop and pin-type gear lock.

Other additions was 5th year warranty, V-kool for side and back, PU seat cover(after 1 month- costs 3800) & car cover.

Look here for prices http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offici...ml#post1880051

Cheers!

Vinu

Daewood · 11th February 2011, 11:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by myavu

Yes I had gone for GMKE 5170 with immobilizer from AutoCop

Does this immobilizer deactivate the locking mechanism alone
or does it also deactivate the fuel pump, engine ,etc, like in factory fitted immobilizers?

Mafia · 16th February 2011, 11:37

Got my beat after the 10k kms service. The engine feels a little coarse. Is it common?

Plus I got the 'Paint protection' package from 3m guys with 2 free services done for the car. The paint picked up stains as I park under a tree near the office and the the gum from the tree got the dust to stick to the body and would not come off despite a couple of pressure washes.

myavu · 16th February 2011, 12:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daewood

Does this immobilizer deactivate the locking mechanism alone
or does it also deactivate the fuel pump, engine ,etc, like in factory fitted immobilizers?

It immobilize engine and of-course locking

. I don't know about fuel pump.

It is very hard to find after market immobilizer like one in Fiat Punto/Linea which is rolling code type which immobilize most controls from ECU.

Cheers!

Vinu

7th February 2011, 21:46	#1697
auto-one BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 237 Thanked: 13 Times	Misty Lake colour discontinued I had been to Pashankar Auto Wheels ( Chevy dealer ) today to check out the Beat LPG, which was not available at the dealership. I was informed by the sales guy that the LPG demo car would be available next week. Further, he informed me that the Misty Lake colour has been discontinued.
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9th February 2011, 12:39	#1701
Daewood BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 942 Thanked: 234 Times	Re: Chevrolet Beat : Test Drive & Review Can some confirm whether BEAT has an immobiliser? The brochure doesn't mention any.
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9th February 2011, 14:54	#1703
AutoNoob Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: On-board JWST Posts: 1,380 Thanked: 4,165 Times	Re: Chevrolet Beat : Test Drive & Review On going through this thread, somehwere I read that Immobilizer can be fitted on Beat at the Chevy dealer without affecting the warranty. The brand under discussion was AutoCop. Is this information correct ? I am looking to buy Beat by end of March. Made my selection on the basis of detailed reviews on this forum . How I arrived at this, the shortlisting process etc., I'll share bit later.
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16th February 2011, 11:37	#1709
Mafia BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BLR MCT Posts: 972 Thanked: 912 Times	Re: Chevrolet Beat : Test Drive & Review Got my beat after the 10k kms service. The engine feels a little coarse. Is it common? Plus I got the 'Paint protection' package from 3m guys with 2 free services done for the car. The paint picked up stains as I park under a tree near the office and the the gum from the tree got the dust to stick to the body and would not come off despite a couple of pressure washes.
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