Here's my take on 2 service centers in Bangalore North 1 - RNS Motors Ypr, Bangalore
Have been a customer of theirs for quite some time and while I used to own my baleno I couldn't have thought of a better place to get it serviced from.
I particularly stuck to 2 SA's Mr. Kumar and Mr.Sachin Crasta from RNS. Both new the kind of stickler I was when it come to my baleno.
You can find my ownership threads here (My Baleno's review at 38,500 kms "The poor man's fast car ") , here (My secret affair (Baleno LXI- 20k kms review)) and here (Baleno : The LOOKaLIKES). Quote: Quote:
Originally Posted by rjstyles69 Every time I left the car for servicing the bill never crossed the 750Rs mark. Haven't really changed any spares on the car and cant comment. For once I fried the clutch after getting the FFE done, apart from that no parts needed replacement and this is for the full 38k kms done.Brake pads were replaced as per the manual and that's it. Spares
I agree that some of the spares are darn expensive , however the baleno being a product of MUL am sure there wont be any problems with the spares.Have seen people on this very forum harping about not finding spares and I think this could be a one off instance.
Definitely scores over the spare pricing incomparo to other manufacturers. Maintainence
I am sure she would be light on your pockets if maintained really well and if all service schedules are followed approriately.Cheap labor at MASS is the blessing in disguise. You dont wanna go to the dealership you always have the choice of going to local MASS.
No wonder why we so many baleno's/esteems/gypsies in the rally scene here in India. Service network
No comments, you chaps know better than me. Folks at RNS
Big shout to Mr.Kumar and Sachin from RNS for taking such good care of my car whenever I left it with you.Both these chaps have quit RNS apparently and most of the older folks at RNS.
Those endless hours spent by you guys standing by my car, ensuring that no one drives it around for a test drive. Go that extra mile to
ensure my car was delivered as per my satisfaction. RNS sure has lost 2 feathers in their cap. All the very best to you guys where-ever you are.
She lived up to my expectations and being truly a " Poor mans fast car " . | |
Apparently both the SA's quit RNS and I even had a bad experience when I went to pay the insurance in 2009. I decided that's it and called it quits with RNS even though we own an Alto Driven by dad.
Fellow members vid6639 and theMAG can vouch for the kind of service delivered from RNS , Ypr during those good ole days. Those of you who dint know Sam's Evil Twins was also serviced at RNS during its stay in Bangalore.
RNS has been a mixed bag coz they could never get the Alto's timing right whereas my baleno was brilliantly done up by them . So I finally decided to call it quits with them. 2 - NEXUS , New BEL Road
Blessing in disguise should I say ? I walk in one day to get the baleno's bumper painted before selling it and I find Sachin Crasta there who comes running as soon as he sees me.Well news is that he has joined as the Service Works Manager in Nexus.
I continue to receive the same kind of service for the Alto from Nexus. With Sachin around,I barely need to loose my temper. I walk in there he calls for a SA, I tell him what needs to be checked and only those specific works are carried out.
Currently 4 of my colleagues cars are being serviced at NEXUS and each one of them is completely satisfied with their service.
I will give NEXUS a 9/10 rating for their work. Excellent paint booth available, neatly maintained service bays and an excellent area de-marked for pressure wash.
Last edited by rjstyles69 : 6th May 2010 at 13:39.
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