Hyndai Santro first paid service cost 9k

Deepz · 23rd June 2007, 02:45

Dont worry Jassi, as you said its your first car. Its a learning experience. We've all made our share of mistakes. Anyways, since now you're a member on Team-BHP, you can look up any furthur issues you might have. People on this community are way more helpful than most 'service advisors'.

RJK · 23rd June 2007, 08:32

Sorry to say but you've been taken for a jolly good ride.

squarecut · 23rd June 2007, 09:17

Underbody anti rust treatment on a Santro costs Rs 1250 in Jabalpur two years ago, with 3 years warranty.

jassi · 23rd June 2007, 09:17

Thanks Deepz/All,

In the last 1.5 yrs I have done lotsa things like change to alloys and wider tires as well as got a cat-back exhaust, etc. And I am sure I have paid 4-5% more bcos I wanted it from a reliable source, but I never thought the service centre guys of all people would take me for a ride

Well I can look at it positively and think of it as a learning experience and know for sure this wont happen again with my next car as well as be able to advise my friends. Besides I am planning to do a few mods like automech exhaust and K&N univ filter and for all these things I have already been looking on tbhp for a month gathering info. This definitely is a good source of info and you ppl have been very helpful

cheers,
j

mithun · 25th June 2007, 06:06

The guys have really taken you for a ride !!!!

Out of the 4 items : engine lacquering & a/c neutralizing is 100% cheating.

And the under chasis coating for Santro from Dupont with 5 years warranty costs only Rs.2000.

mainak · 25th June 2007, 09:15

well looking at the posts is making me think. Have a 3 yrs 8 months old santro. I am from Mumbai, should i get the underbody antirsut coating done?

dadu · 25th June 2007, 11:01

asap, thats a must for rainy areas and where flooding occurs. I got it done after 4 years of running.

jassi · 25th June 2007, 12:01

Hey Mainak,

Make sure you get a good price on this - from this thread i have learnt it is needed for coastal areas. I paid 3750 plus taxes, but ppl have indicated it can go as low as 2k (dupont). Try and get it done from a trusted source. The way to verify if its done is by checkin on ur underbody or near wheel arches for a brownish coating. Also insist on the coating being properly dried (verify urself by checking if dry) and a see if they do a double coat. Lastly you can ask for a multi year guarantee (hyundai gave me 5 yrs guarantee).

Good luck and dont get fooled into too much of an expense like me

negotiate and get a good deal

Cheers,
j

mainak · 25th June 2007, 13:59

oh thnx jassi for the same. Would check up with the hyundai showrrom close to me.

esteem_lover · 25th June 2007, 14:26

Quote:

1) Carry out paid service, general checkup, fluids like wiper fluid and engine oil replacement (servo20wd i think) - 2400rs

What !!! now they started charging for wiper fluids also ?

I think there should be an itemised bill & not a general one including everything in one package. Insist on one & check with the MRPs on each oil etc that they claim to have changed. Just let them know that you know your stuff & your math.

zoombiee · 25th June 2007, 14:53

" 4) highly recommended under chasis coating for corrosion, which i have been avoiding since first free service

- 4250rs."

3M charges 3000Rs for this.

Ajaybiz · 25th June 2007, 15:17

I think so now you have canceled your plan for these expences.

mainak · 25th June 2007, 16:53

@ajaybiz
if ur talking about me, i surely think would get it done fast.

jassi · 25th June 2007, 17:57

ajaybiz, if u are asking me, i have spent the amount already. I may not need this stuff here in bangalore but my car is ready for coastal areas now for sure

cheers,
j

veeraj · 26th June 2007, 12:18

Hmm,i myself being an advaith hyundai customer can understand jassi's problems...I have had 1 free services done and was being constantly bugged for all these optionals when i have given it for servicing(they hardly asked what is wrong with my car but kept asking about optionals)..the last time i fell in their trap n did that 4k corrosion coating(they said the sooner i do it the better)..In any case,free servicing for them seems to be nothing more than a car wash.I gave my car for service at around 11 am and got back my car before 2 pm(with the corrosion coating done)..dunno how they manage it..This time i m planning to avoid anything extra...

23rd June 2007, 02:45	#16
Deepz BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Jakarta(originally bombay) Posts: 98 Thanked: 2 Times	Dont worry Jassi, as you said its your first car. Its a learning experience. We've all made our share of mistakes. Anyways, since now you're a member on Team-BHP, you can look up any furthur issues you might have. People on this community are way more helpful than most 'service advisors'.
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23rd June 2007, 08:32	#17
RJK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,140 Thanked: 701 Times	Sorry to say but you've been taken for a jolly good ride.
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23rd June 2007, 09:17	#18
squarecut BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jabalpur Posts: 87 Thanked: Once	Underbody anti rust treatment on a Santro costs Rs 1250 in Jabalpur two years ago, with 3 years warranty.
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23rd June 2007, 09:17	#19
jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Thanks Deepz/All, In the last 1.5 yrs I have done lotsa things like change to alloys and wider tires as well as got a cat-back exhaust, etc. And I am sure I have paid 4-5% more bcos I wanted it from a reliable source, but I never thought the service centre guys of all people would take me for a ride Well I can look at it positively and think of it as a learning experience and know for sure this wont happen again with my next car as well as be able to advise my friends. Besides I am planning to do a few mods like automech exhaust and K&N univ filter and for all these things I have already been looking on tbhp for a month gathering info. This definitely is a good source of info and you ppl have been very helpful cheers, j
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25th June 2007, 06:06	#20
mithun BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 268 Times	The guys have really taken you for a ride !!!! Out of the 4 items : engine lacquering & a/c neutralizing is 100% cheating. And the under chasis coating for Santro from Dupont with 5 years warranty costs only Rs.2000.
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25th June 2007, 09:15	#21
mainak BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 90 Thanked: 0 Times	well looking at the posts is making me think. Have a 3 yrs 8 months old santro. I am from Mumbai, should i get the underbody antirsut coating done?
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25th June 2007, 11:01	#22
dadu Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,803 Thanked: 462 Times View My Garage	asap, thats a must for rainy areas and where flooding occurs. I got it done after 4 years of running.
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25th June 2007, 12:01	#23
jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Hey Mainak, Make sure you get a good price on this - from this thread i have learnt it is needed for coastal areas. I paid 3750 plus taxes, but ppl have indicated it can go as low as 2k (dupont). Try and get it done from a trusted source. The way to verify if its done is by checkin on ur underbody or near wheel arches for a brownish coating. Also insist on the coating being properly dried (verify urself by checking if dry) and a see if they do a double coat. Lastly you can ask for a multi year guarantee (hyundai gave me 5 yrs guarantee). Good luck and dont get fooled into too much of an expense like me negotiate and get a good deal Cheers, j
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25th June 2007, 13:59	#24
mainak BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 90 Thanked: 0 Times	oh thnx jassi for the same. Would check up with the hyundai showrrom close to me.
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25th June 2007, 14:53	#26
zoombiee BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 314 Thanked: 97 Times	" 4) highly recommended under chasis coating for corrosion, which i have been avoiding since first free service - 4250rs." 3M charges 3000Rs for this.
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25th June 2007, 15:17	#27
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	I think so now you have canceled your plan for these expences.
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25th June 2007, 16:53	#28
mainak BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 90 Thanked: 0 Times	@ajaybiz if ur talking about me, i surely think would get it done fast.
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25th June 2007, 17:57	#29
jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	ajaybiz, if u are asking me, i have spent the amount already. I may not need this stuff here in bangalore but my car is ready for coastal areas now for sure cheers, j
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26th June 2007, 12:18	#30
veeraj Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 3 Thanked: 0 Times	Hmm,i myself being an advaith hyundai customer can understand jassi's problems...I have had 1 free services done and was being constantly bugged for all these optionals when i have given it for servicing(they hardly asked what is wrong with my car but kept asking about optionals)..the last time i fell in their trap n did that 4k corrosion coating(they said the sooner i do it the better)..In any case,free servicing for them seems to be nothing more than a car wash.I gave my car for service at around 11 am and got back my car before 2 pm(with the corrosion coating done)..dunno how they manage it..This time i m planning to avoid anything extra...
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