[dars.han]

Hello!

Not so long ago that I bought a and since the first 3 months there hasn't been a single time that I haven't faced issues of many kinds. Firstly, an issue with the steering link, then some issues with the interior fittings, an issue with a light on the console constantly blinking 'Transmission Failure' and many more.

About 2 months ago, I met with an accident and there was a good amount of damage to the under chassis, radiator and both front doors. All the insurance formalities were completed and even after almost 2 months I haven't received my car. The 'work' on the car apparently started 7 days ago and supposedly will take more time. The service quality and communication is extremely pathetic. I have owned M&S and Hyundai cars and compared to them, the service quality is extremely pathetic.

Now to the big question. In a few weeks' time, I will complete a year owning this car. Owing to these experiences, should I keep or sell the car?

[GTO]

You got the AMT which is the worst possible transmission and on top, it's a Mahindra AMT...the company has the poorest tuning of AMTs. Your car has niggles and now you've had a big crash.

1. Sell the car.

2. Please think a long, hard time before buying the next car for yourself. Your posting / thread history shows you bought an Alcazar, then sold it within a short while of ownership. You had a Brezza which you regret selling. You started a "What Car" thread and no one really recommended the XUV300 AMT to you. You still bought it.

You are blowing way too much money buying the wrong cars. Sell the XUV300 D-AMT, do some proper research and then, buy your next car.

[svsantosh]

Originally Posted by dars.han

...I have owned M&S and Hyundai cars

Consider it a 3Lac loss over 1 year of ownership, trade it in for a Brezza or Creta and forget that you ever had a XUV300!

You are better off with known for quality and well received in market products.

[dars.han]

Originally Posted by GTO

You are blowing way too much money buying the wrong cars. Sell the XUV300 D-AMT, do some proper research and then, buy your next car.

Thanks GTO for the advice. I will surely do so. Wrong decisions might lead to a right one some day.

[OpenRoads]

Originally Posted by dars.han

Owing to these experiences, should I keep or sell the car?

I think you are not asking the right question. In my opinion the right question should be - What or who made you buy a M&M XUV300 W8 D AMT at the first place?

If it is someone other than yourself then you should think twice before making another decision.

In case its you then you are already saved. Use the What Car forum to write your requirement and you have tons of free advise for your next endeavor.

Oh wait! Did I say NEXT? Yeah! you should definitely sell your car and get something which will let you keep your sanity in check

[dars.han]

Originally Posted by OpenRoads

I think you are not asking the right question.
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Oh wait! Did I say NEXT? Yeah! you should definitely sell your car and get something which will let you keep your sanity in check

Thank you for being overtly smart with your reply. Be thankful that you aren't in a such a situation.

[OpenRoads]

Originally Posted by dars.han

Thank you for being overtly smart with your reply. Be thankful that you aren't in a such a situation.

Hey I am sorry if the comment was hurtful. I didn't mean anything bad.

But in reality both Mahindra and TATA cars are plagued with minor issues. I don't see the focus/investment on QC and after sales compared to its peers. It just saddens me that being a Indian brand they have this 'chalta hai' attitude which is disrespectful for the Indian buyers.

Now a lot of people will debate it can happen to any car but that where statistics comes to play. A little research and even from your experience too you will know there is way less complaints with Suzuki or Hyundai or Honda cars. The car being built or parts which are sourced are quite similar. At times TATA has better tech however poor QC results in all these niggles/issue you or any customer faces.

[dars.han]

Originally Posted by svsantosh

Consider it a 3Lac loss over 1 year of ownership, trade it in for a Brezza or Creta and forget that you ever had a XUV300!

You are better off with known for quality and well received in market products.

Thank you Santosh. However, could you please share tips on price considerations while trading when an insurance claim is involved.

Originally Posted by OpenRoads

Hey I am sorry if the comment was hurtful. I didn't mean anything bad.
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At times TATA has better tech however poor QC results in all these niggles/issue you or any customer faces.

Hey, no hurtful feelings! Any advice is truly helpful. I will surely research better the next time

[07CR]

Originally Posted by GTO

2. Please think a long, hard time before buying the next car for yourself. Your posting / thread history shows you bought an Alcazar, then sold it within a short while of ownership. You had a Brezza which you regret selling. You started a "What Car" thread and no one really recommended the XUV300 AMT to you. You still bought it.

You are blowing way too much money buying the wrong cars. Sell the XUV300 D-AMT, do some proper research and then, buy your next car.

Originally Posted by dars.han

Hello!

Not so long ago that I bought a and since the first 3 months there hasn't been a single time that I haven't faced issues of many kinds. Firstly, an issue with the steering link, then some issues with the interior fittings, an issue with a light on the console constantly blinking 'Transmission Failure' and many more.

Extremely sorry for your accident. Thank God there were safe with no major injuries.

Considering what GTO has mentioned, please do thorough check before purchasing your next car. If your wife would definitely be driving there is no point getting a manual car (Like the Alcazar you had bought). Secondly please play it safe and go for a car from a manufacturer known for good after sales and reliability. Avoid VW,Skoda,Tata and Mahindra at all costs.

Yes, I would definitely suggest to sell of the Mahindra. My personal suggestion would be to go for a Sonet DCT/iMT. You can also go for Diesel AT, provided your driving pattern would be able to take care of DPF issues.