She is home, She is Hot & Yes its Punto

53BHP · 21st September 2009, 19:24

Congrats. please lose those ugly balaji stickers and replace them with team bhp stickers

Your car looks smashing

Ramsagar · 22nd September 2009, 09:40

Congrats on the buy.But still you can roam around in the city with temp reg.
Till then explore all the features that this baby has.
Drive safe & happy motoring.

ms001 · 22nd September 2009, 09:58

congrats arishi1 welcome to the GP club

divx · 22nd September 2009, 12:09

congrats Arishi1

way to go
Can you confirm that the mats and flaps are not those of linea's. Atleast the mud flap's should have 'Punto' badge/logo on it. Reading your discontentment with the dealer for various things, I doubt, they would have given you the original stuff.
FYI: These things are still not available in Bangalore with the dealers.

arishi1 · 22nd September 2009, 14:19

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Originally Posted by divx

congrats Arishi1

way to go
Can you confirm that the mats and flaps are not those of linea's. Atleast the mud flap's should have 'Punto' badge/logo on it. Reading your discontentment with the dealer for various things, I doubt, they would have given you the original stuff.
FYI: These things are still not available in Bangalore with the dealers.

Yup the mats are some third grade cheap stuff, but what the heck I will keep it till I get some real Punto Stuff. Same is true with the flaps even though they have the Punto logo on it, but I am pretty sure those are not Genuine Punto Accessories. I hope to travel to Japan soon and will try to get some real stuff for Putno from there.

shantyrocks · 23rd September 2009, 01:43

congratz Arishi!
beautiful looking car you got there.
BTW do you live at raunak park?

hillram · 23rd September 2009, 02:04

Congrats on your Punto.Do post some pics.

harishnayak · 23rd September 2009, 02:43

Smashing pictures buddy , i like the way you took the picture from the front. Enjoy your ride.

EssYouWe · 23rd September 2009, 10:52

Hey Arishi!

Awesome ride! We bought a same color petrol in Pune day before. As far as the driving without a number plate is concerned, make sure you are carrying the invoice and insurance papers with you. Also make sure your insurance is active. We have taken the car without a number plate too, we were advised against taking it out of Pune city. So try not to roam about too much. Congrats on the buy!

Can you detail the prices of the accessories?

Thanks! and congrats again!

arishi1 · 23rd September 2009, 16:31

Finally I got the number plates late yesterday evening (after 5 calls and camping 1 Hour at the dealer shop). But, I am wondering the dealer should also give me some temp documentation saying my car is registered with Thane RTO and given number MH 04 XX XXXX. Instead the Dealer says you will get the RC booklet in 45 days and till that time your number is the proof that the car is registered.

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Originally Posted by EssYouWe

Hey Arishi!

Can you detail the prices of the accessories?

Thanks! and congrats again!

The accessories (Mud Flaps & Floor Mats) were complimentary. I am now planning to get Seat Covers and Sun Films, any suggestions?

bigmoose85 · 25th September 2009, 08:20

The dealer seems to be giving you all sorts of trouble.

Do post the latest pictures yaar.

arishi1 · 25th September 2009, 13:14

Guys today morning my worst fears of owning a brand new car came true... a Mini Bus (Contract Carriage) banged my car from the back in the busy Powai area. Have given my car to Fortune Cars Powai (being the nearest one), they are estimating three weeks for the repairs. Will post the pics and the details of the incident later in the evening. Till now this is what I have done.
1. Reported the incidence to Police - got the complaint number from the Police Station
2. Took Snaps of the Accident Scene and the bus also.
3. Have dropped the car at the Workshop.

The Service person told me they don't need the FIR, but when I called the Insurance 1800 number from the accident scene they suggested to get an FIR. Please suggest if FIR is required or should I go with the service guy. He is saying it will cost me about 3K to fix the car. I am not sure of that. Please advice.

arishi1 · 26th September 2009, 01:01

Guys here are the snaps. The Workshop is suggesting a 3 weeks duration to fix this. Will keep you posted on the service details from FIAT

EssYouWe · 26th September 2009, 01:23

Stupid piece of **** bus driver.

Afaik you might require an FIR to claim insurance. On the other hand, you can spend the 3k from your pocket and save up through no-claim.

An expert would be able to comment much better.

I do not understand why this repair work should take 3 weeks?

Really sorry to hear/see this. :( All the best and keep us posted.

nkapoor777 · 26th September 2009, 16:09

Really painful to see your car this way bro. I doubt the damage will be 3k only looking at the damage on the rear fender and the hatch door (not forgetting the rear bumper). But still it is only denting and painting work (no parts are required as seen in the pics), then why is the dealer saying 3 weeks for this?

21st September 2009, 19:24	#31
53BHP BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 399 Thanked: 262 Times	Congrats. please lose those ugly balaji stickers and replace them with team bhp stickers Your car looks smashing
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22nd September 2009, 09:40	#32
Ramsagar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BLR_Nellore(AP) Posts: 1,396 Thanked: 252 Times View My Garage	Congrats on the buy.But still you can roam around in the city with temp reg. Till then explore all the features that this baby has. Drive safe & happy motoring.
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22nd September 2009, 09:58	#33
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	congrats arishi1 welcome to the GP club
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22nd September 2009, 12:09	#34
divx BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 39 Thanked: 2 Times	congrats Arishi1 way to go Can you confirm that the mats and flaps are not those of linea's. Atleast the mud flap's should have 'Punto' badge/logo on it. Reading your discontentment with the dealer for various things, I doubt, they would have given you the original stuff. FYI: These things are still not available in Bangalore with the dealers.
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23rd September 2009, 01:43	#36
shantyrocks BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: thane Posts: 741 Thanked: 5 Times	congratz Arishi! beautiful looking car you got there. BTW do you live at raunak park?
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23rd September 2009, 02:04	#37
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Congrats on your Punto.Do post some pics.
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23rd September 2009, 02:43	#38
harishnayak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: DELHI Posts: 1,396 Thanked: 125 Times	Smashing pictures buddy , i like the way you took the picture from the front. Enjoy your ride.
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23rd September 2009, 10:52	#39
EssYouWe Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 1,391 Thanked: 18 Times	Hey Arishi! Awesome ride! We bought a same color petrol in Pune day before. As far as the driving without a number plate is concerned, make sure you are carrying the invoice and insurance papers with you. Also make sure your insurance is active. We have taken the car without a number plate too, we were advised against taking it out of Pune city. So try not to roam about too much. Congrats on the buy! Can you detail the prices of the accessories? Thanks! and congrats again!
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25th September 2009, 08:20	#41
bigmoose85 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 52 Thanked: 2 Times	The dealer seems to be giving you all sorts of trouble. Do post the latest pictures yaar.
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25th September 2009, 13:14	#42
arishi1 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Thane - Mumbai Posts: 304 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Guys today morning my worst fears of owning a brand new car came true... a Mini Bus (Contract Carriage) banged my car from the back in the busy Powai area. Have given my car to Fortune Cars Powai (being the nearest one), they are estimating three weeks for the repairs. Will post the pics and the details of the incident later in the evening. Till now this is what I have done. 1. Reported the incidence to Police - got the complaint number from the Police Station 2. Took Snaps of the Accident Scene and the bus also. 3. Have dropped the car at the Workshop. The Service person told me they don't need the FIR, but when I called the Insurance 1800 number from the accident scene they suggested to get an FIR. Please suggest if FIR is required or should I go with the service guy. He is saying it will cost me about 3K to fix the car. I am not sure of that. Please advice.
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26th September 2009, 01:01	#43
arishi1 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Thane - Mumbai Posts: 304 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Guys here are the snaps. The Workshop is suggesting a 3 weeks duration to fix this. Will keep you posted on the service details from FIAT Attached Thumbnails
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26th September 2009, 01:23	#44
EssYouWe Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 1,391 Thanked: 18 Times	Stupid piece of **** bus driver. Afaik you might require an FIR to claim insurance. On the other hand, you can spend the 3k from your pocket and save up through no-claim. An expert would be able to comment much better. I do not understand why this repair work should take 3 weeks? Really sorry to hear/see this. :( All the best and keep us posted.
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26th September 2009, 16:09	#45
nkapoor777 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 608 Thanked: 143 Times	Really painful to see your car this way bro. I doubt the damage will be 3k only looking at the damage on the rear fender and the hatch door (not forgetting the rear bumper). But still it is only denting and painting work (no parts are required as seen in the pics), then why is the dealer saying 3 weeks for this?
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