Reward of a Risk - Reviving a VW Polo 1.6 Highline!

sachinpk · 27th July 2020, 16:54

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Originally Posted by AbelAFC

I did not realise the KL system could process fines for non KL regd cars. I got the flashes each time I drive in Kerala but I haven't received any notices yet. Time to watch out methinks

The entire vehicle database is now hosted centrally (and license information is also going the same way). This means that address details etc. are now available all across India to every state police/RTO unit.

ike · 27th July 2020, 19:06

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Originally Posted by sachinpk

This means that address details etc. are now available all across India to every state police/RTO unit.

So would another state police collect these fines? As in can I pay the KL fine to KA police/authorities? I'm curious as to how and whom Ajmat paid. And 10 tickets (assumong 1500 bucks each) is quite a pinch.

ajmat · 28th July 2020, 19:53

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Originally Posted by ike

So would another state police collect these fines? As in can I pay the KL fine to KA police/authorities? I'm curious as to how and whom Ajmat paid. And 10 tickets (assumong 1500 bucks each) is quite a pinch.

Yep, Rs 15000 paid to Kerala's finest. I paid directly to the Kerala Police. The car exceeded speed limits and the fine needed to be paid. Being an out of state car, some might want to chance it but things have strange ways of catching up with you and biting back with a bang!

sachinpk · 29th July 2020, 17:43

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Originally Posted by ike

So would another state police collect these fines? As in can I pay the KL fine to KA police/authorities? I'm curious as to how and whom Ajmat paid. And 10 tickets (assumong 1500 bucks each) is quite a pinch.

I don't think that is legally possible. Because generally the fines collected by a state police unit goes to that state's treasury. But what would certainly happen is that a police official will know the 'antecedents' of a vehicle (and its driver) the moment he stops the vehicle. The license database is also now getting centralised (it is 90% done), which means that India may soon go in for a point system. And repeat violations become easily traceable.

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Originally Posted by ajmat

Being an out of state car, some might want to chance it but things have strange ways of catching up with you and biting back with a bang!

You did the right thing. From my own observations; these things (like unpaid fines or unsettled government related issues) generally come up as a "bonus" when you are already neck deep in some other trouble.

Cliff9091 · 10th February 2022, 22:11

Hey Ajmat,

Brilliant thread, enjoyed reading it till the very end. I was very curious my close friend is currently searching for a well kept Polo 1.6 MPI or Polo 1.6 TDI. Seeing how you mentioned how you picked yours up for 3 lakhs with just 28k on the odo, My friend recently test drove a 10 year 1.6 MPI with roughly 86k on the odo, dealer was quoting 3.85 Lakhs. After reading your thread I did not feel it was a fair price if you could shed some light on my dilemma it would be really helpful.

Cheers

Cliff

ajmat · 6th January 2024, 22:54

Just an update. That car had been running smoothly over the past couple of years. It did require a new steering rack (which was Chinese made!). Otherwise service was routine.

The AC stopped working which was due to a corroded AC Coil. Took the car to WeCool - Markam Road. The mechanic on duty there confirmed this and asked me to call the proprietor -Tobias who asked me to leave the car there on a particular day. (He has space constraints). Left it with him and he changed the coil. It was a dash out job so airbag lights popped up. Car was returned with a powerful AC and no additional creaks.

I serviced it in October. The bill was around Rs 10000.

It was time to get my wife an automatic so this December, an Elevate arrived so the Polo needed to find a new home. Advertised on the forum and the car generated a lot of interest. Two people saw it. It was a question of meeting the target price and the ability to complete the deal. The first person wanted that car but was only able to offer a minimum price. Kept trying to meet me face to face asking for empathy etc. The second person gave me a realistic offer and was responsive so he won and completed everything in days.

It left us in a better condition than we got it.

The Polo will have a happy life going on treks with the new owner and his dog! I could not be happier!

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Cliff9091 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Bangalore Posts: 116 Thanked: 295 Times	Re: Reward of a Risk - Reviving a VW Polo 1.6 Highline! Hey Ajmat, Brilliant thread, enjoyed reading it till the very end. I was very curious my close friend is currently searching for a well kept Polo 1.6 MPI or Polo 1.6 TDI. Seeing how you mentioned how you picked yours up for 3 lakhs with just 28k on the odo, My friend recently test drove a 10 year 1.6 MPI with roughly 86k on the odo, dealer was quoting 3.85 Lakhs. After reading your thread I did not feel it was a fair price if you could shed some light on my dilemma it would be really helpful. Cheers Cliff
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ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15,190 Thanked: 31,226 Times View My Garage	Re: Reward of a Risk - Reviving a VW Polo 1.6 Highline! Just an update. That car had been running smoothly over the past couple of years. It did require a new steering rack (which was Chinese made!). Otherwise service was routine. The AC stopped working which was due to a corroded AC Coil. Took the car to WeCool - Markam Road. The mechanic on duty there confirmed this and asked me to call the proprietor -Tobias who asked me to leave the car there on a particular day. (He has space constraints). Left it with him and he changed the coil. It was a dash out job so airbag lights popped up. Car was returned with a powerful AC and no additional creaks. I serviced it in October. The bill was around Rs 10000. It was time to get my wife an automatic so this December, an Elevate arrived so the Polo needed to find a new home. Advertised on the forum and the car generated a lot of interest. Two people saw it. It was a question of meeting the target price and the ability to complete the deal. The first person wanted that car but was only able to offer a minimum price. Kept trying to meet me face to face asking for empathy etc. The second person gave me a realistic offer and was responsive so he won and completed everything in days. It left us in a better condition than we got it. The Polo will have a happy life going on treks with the new owner and his dog! I could not be happier! Last edited by ajmat : 2nd March 2024 at 15:53.
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