Scorpio meets Sumo

car_whizz · 5th July 2007, 23:51

Seatbelts are a must. Four years back, ( those days you could do 45kmph on jaymahal road in evenings) I was coming from the cantonment side to RT nagar via Jaymahal Road by my humble 800. One moron in front of me in a jazzy Astra suddenly decided turn left suddenly towards Fun World after applying a sudden brake. I stood on my brakes, and luckily it stopped an inch sort of the Astra. Poor me..before I could realize what happened ...THUD..An esteem hit me from the rear...one second...THUD.. another one... A contessa hit the Esteem and it hit me again. My door sprung open and I experienced several jerks as a number of cars passed me from the right. I was lucky that I escaped unhurt..not even a scratch. The reason: I was wearing a SEATBELT. The impact would have definitely thrown me out and .... So I insist people on wearing a seatbelt, at least people in the front seat.

lohithrao · 6th July 2007, 12:04

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Originally Posted by car_whizz

Seatbelts are a must. Four years back, ( those days you could do 45kmph on jaymahal road in evenings) I was coming from the cantonment side to RT nagar via Jaymahal Road by my humble 800. One moron in front of me in a jazzy Astra suddenly decided turn left suddenly towards Fun World after applying a sudden brake. I stood on my brakes, and luckily it stopped an inch sort of the Astra. Poor me..before I could realize what happened ...THUD..An esteem hit me from the rear...one second...THUD.. another one... A contessa hit the Esteem and it hit me again. My door sprung open and I experienced several jerks as a number of cars passed me from the right. I was lucky that I escaped unhurt..not even a scratch. The reason: I was wearing a SEATBELT. The impact would have definitely thrown me out and .... So I insist people on wearing a seatbelt, at least people in the front seat.

I think i heard about this incident, did you guys beat that astra guy? man so frustuating. how one can be so irresponsible especially when behind the wheels.

car_whizz · 7th July 2007, 12:44

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Originally Posted by lohithrao

I think i heard about this incident, did you guys beat that astra guy? man so frustuating. how one can be so irresponsible especially when behind the wheels.

No we could not.. However I wanted to

mansidea · 12th July 2007, 17:50

Guys, Today is the 60th day of my accident & my car is still lying in the dealership.

they are waiting for the front panels to come which was the excuse for the past couple of weeks. Today morning i sent a mail to 3 of the top officials of Mahindra & was surprised to receive a call back within 6 minutes and i got introduced to the customer care manager for kerala. Now they assured me that i will get my car back within 7 days. The scary thing about this accident is to get the vehicle serviced by the dealer..

But i am thinking of going to consumer protection court after receiving the vehicle. what do you suggest?

manikjeet · 12th July 2007, 18:48

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Originally Posted by mansidea

Guys, Today is the 60th day of my accident & my car is still lying in the dealership.

they are waiting for the front panels to come which was the excuse for the past couple of weeks. Today morning i sent a mail to 3 of the top officials of Mahindra & was surprised to receive a call back within 6 minutes and i got introduced to the customer care manager for kerala. Now they assured me that i will get my car back within 7 days. The scary thing about this accident is to get the vehicle serviced by the dealer..

But i am thinking of going to consumer protection court after receiving the vehicle. what do you suggest?

it same with every dealer i gave my nhc for repairs after my accident and i got it back after 35-40 days and then again i have to take the car for rubbing and some small problem

but the dealership people were nice and regularly updated me on the progress on my car

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 12th July 2007, 19:10

Man, I think it will be a good idea to cross check with your RTO agent or somebody who knows, whether you should inform the replacement of chassis since the chassis number will be changed, to the RTO and get it it endorsed in the Registration certificate.

I think changing chassis and engines require to be endorsed in the regn. certificate.

gd1418 · 13th July 2007, 10:42

Yes it is a mandatory requirement by law and also the insurance policy needs to be suitably amended

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Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR

Man, I think it will be a good idea to cross check with your RTO agent or somebody who knows, whether you should inform the replacement of chassis since the chassis number will be changed, to the RTO and get it it endorsed in the Registration certificate.

I think changing chassis and engines require to be endorsed in the regn. certificate.

mansidea · 13th July 2007, 12:43

True. But the chassis no. will not get changed. the spare chassis comes without a no. and the dealership will engrave the existing no. in it.

I am on their own insurance (Royal Sundaram) & no change is required as the no. is not changing.

mansidea · 30th August 2007, 16:07

Finally after all those waiting, i got my car back. I have to admit that they did a hell of a job and i got a car as perfect as i wanted it. They even surprised me with a discount of Rs.15000 from my part of the bill as rent for a car for a month. So i am glad & back with my beast. Pls. find a pic attached as requested.

dadu · 30th August 2007, 16:20

It looks as good as new, congrats.

15K discount as cost of rental car, wow!, now thats what I call customer care.

Others need to learn from the Mahindra's.

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Originally Posted by mansidea

Finally after all those waiting, i got my car back. I have to admit that they did a hell of a job and i got a car as perfect as i wanted it. They even surprised me with a discount of Rs.15000 from my part of the bill as rent for a car for a month. So i am glad & back with my beast. Pls. find a pic attached as requested.

w 12 · 30th August 2007, 16:32

looks like a neat job.

congrats on getting your baby back.

Those alloys are looking real nice . What size / brand are they? Have you upsized ?

Service standards of Mahindra have definitely improved , compared to what it was 2- 3 years ago.

The top guys of mahindra seem to be willing to go the extra mile to keep a customer happy. Have experienced the same and so have other friends with scorpios in Bangalore.

nikkibike · 30th August 2007, 16:37

ugh! that beast looks as gud as new now!! Seems like TVS has improved a lot on thier service! gud to see it back on the road man!!! so when is the meet?!!

mansidea · 30th August 2007, 16:59

Thanks Guys...

@W 12: League 15/8 with the stock 235/70/R15 Bridgestone

@nikki: Any weekend...

akroy · 30th August 2007, 17:12

Hey that looks like a new one !! Good job done...
Also I am amazed to see the reason of the discount, thats great

Abhi

benbsb29 · 30th August 2007, 17:17

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Originally Posted by mansidea

They even surprised me with a discount of Rs.15000 from my part of the bill as rent for a car for a month. So i am glad & back with my beast.

Thats quite a nice little surprise they gave you.
Also, looks like they gave you the bumper from the newer lot of Scorpios.

5th July 2007, 23:51	#31
car_whizz BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 35 Thanked: Once	Seatbelts are a must. Four years back, ( those days you could do 45kmph on jaymahal road in evenings) I was coming from the cantonment side to RT nagar via Jaymahal Road by my humble 800. One moron in front of me in a jazzy Astra suddenly decided turn left suddenly towards Fun World after applying a sudden brake. I stood on my brakes, and luckily it stopped an inch sort of the Astra. Poor me..before I could realize what happened ...THUD..An esteem hit me from the rear...one second...THUD.. another one... A contessa hit the Esteem and it hit me again. My door sprung open and I experienced several jerks as a number of cars passed me from the right. I was lucky that I escaped unhurt..not even a scratch. The reason: I was wearing a SEATBELT. The impact would have definitely thrown me out and .... So I insist people on wearing a seatbelt, at least people in the front seat.
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12th July 2007, 17:50	#34
mansidea BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 238 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	60th day celebration Guys, Today is the 60th day of my accident & my car is still lying in the dealership. they are waiting for the front panels to come which was the excuse for the past couple of weeks. Today morning i sent a mail to 3 of the top officials of Mahindra & was surprised to receive a call back within 6 minutes and i got introduced to the customer care manager for kerala. Now they assured me that i will get my car back within 7 days. The scary thing about this accident is to get the vehicle serviced by the dealer.. But i am thinking of going to consumer protection court after receiving the vehicle. what do you suggest?
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12th July 2007, 19:10	#36
BaCkSeAtDrIVeR BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 2,522 Thanked: 752 Times	Changing chassis numbers Man, I think it will be a good idea to cross check with your RTO agent or somebody who knows, whether you should inform the replacement of chassis since the chassis number will be changed, to the RTO and get it it endorsed in the Registration certificate. I think changing chassis and engines require to be endorsed in the regn. certificate.
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13th July 2007, 12:43	#38
mansidea BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 238 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	True. But the chassis no. will not get changed. the spare chassis comes without a no. and the dealership will engrave the existing no. in it. I am on their own insurance (Royal Sundaram) & no change is required as the no. is not changing.
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30th August 2007, 16:07	#39
mansidea BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 238 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	Finally after all those waiting, i got my car back. I have to admit that they did a hell of a job and i got a car as perfect as i wanted it. They even surprised me with a discount of Rs.15000 from my part of the bill as rent for a car for a month. So i am glad & back with my beast. Pls. find a pic attached as requested.
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30th August 2007, 16:32	#41
w 12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 402 Thanked: 26 Times	looks like a neat job. congrats on getting your baby back. Those alloys are looking real nice . What size / brand are they? Have you upsized ? Service standards of Mahindra have definitely improved , compared to what it was 2- 3 years ago. The top guys of mahindra seem to be willing to go the extra mile to keep a customer happy. Have experienced the same and so have other friends with scorpios in Bangalore.
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30th August 2007, 16:37	#42
nikkibike BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: QoAS Posts: 526 Thanked: 4 Times	wooooooahhh!! ugh! that beast looks as gud as new now!! Seems like TVS has improved a lot on thier service! gud to see it back on the road man!!! so when is the meet?!!
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30th August 2007, 16:59	#43
mansidea BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 238 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	Thanks Guys... @W 12: League 15/8 with the stock 235/70/R15 Bridgestone @nikki: Any weekend...
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30th August 2007, 17:12	#44
akroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 2,423 Thanked: 85 Times View My Garage	Hey that looks like a new one !! Good job done... Also I am amazed to see the reason of the discount, thats great Abhi
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