PICS : How flatbed tow trucks would run out of business without German cars!

PhrozenFire · 28th October 2010, 15:39

Hadn't seen this thread so far. Here's my little contribution

svsantosh · 28th October 2010, 15:52

Phrozenfire, i take it you work near Surya park or cybertech park

very near the Audi service station for bangy...? Or was this pic near the showroom which need not be a breakdown.

PhrozenFire · 28th October 2010, 16:57

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Originally Posted by svsantosh

Phrozenfire, i take it you work near Surya park or cybertech park

very near the Audi service station for bangy...? Or was this pic near the showroom which need not be a breakdown.

Yes, thats right Santosh. I work in Cyber Park, the Audi service station is opposite my office.

naveenvenkatesh · 28th October 2010, 17:02

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Originally Posted by mallumowgli

This seems to be in interesting report, shrishiva. can u post the full report or send the link? would like to read the full report

Here is the report. Makes for an interesting read.

ikoneer · 28th October 2010, 17:13

Just happened to see this link and incidentally got a call from Honda India informing that they are launching a '24 hrs Road Assistance program' for an annual rent of Rs 1500. She said the vehicle can be towed free of cost any number of times in this 1 year period.

raj.barcode · 28th October 2010, 17:47

If the same is contd. the German cars very soon will be synonymous as bdcs' (break down cars) while rest of the world will be happy poking jokes at them and their electronics

stanjohn123 · 28th October 2010, 20:47

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Originally Posted by ikoneer

Just happened to see this link and incidentally got a call from Honda India informing that they are launching a '24 hrs Road Assistance program' for an annual rent of Rs 1500. She said the vehicle can be towed free of cost any number of times in this 1 year period.

You should have asked her if it was a joke. We all know Honda's and Toyota's don't break down so why should we give her that 1500 Rs ??

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Originally Posted by PlatzdaTurbo

Which means I can expect to spot EVEN FEWER A6s on the streets now.LOL

On the bright side ,it helps further maintain Audi's exclusivity.

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ishlinea7260 · 28th October 2010, 21:02

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Originally Posted by stanjohn123

We all know Honda's and Toyota's don't break down so why should we give her that 1500 Rs ??

Honda's and toyota's dont break down?!
man they are machines after all , i mean i know they are reliable but at the end of the day the bottomline is they are machines.
And i think Rs1500 is a little amount to pay for ones peace of mind in case the car does break down

stanjohn123 · 28th October 2010, 21:23

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Originally Posted by ishlinea7260

Honda's and toyota's dont break down?!
man they are machines after all , i mean i know they are reliable but at the end of the day the bottomline is they are machines.
And i think Rs1500 is a little amount to pay for ones peace of mind in case the car does break down

Yes i do agree 1500 Rs is a small amount but its really not needed for a Toyota or Honda. Use that amount to fill your tank up and take your friends on a joy ride

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Show me few pics of a Honda or a Toyota stalling and then taken on a Flat Bed. I might then consider changing my mind

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pgsagar · 29th October 2010, 13:14

Show me few pics of a Honda or a Toyota stalling and then taken on a Flat Bed. I might then consider changing my mind

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No never saw a Honda or Toyota on a flatbed. But seen many being towed. I agree Honda /Toyota break down less often but sometimes they break down, too.

v12 · 5th November 2010, 11:34

Here's an E220 CDI being towed in Andheri East.

Xehaust · 5th November 2010, 14:27

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Originally Posted by pgsagar

Show me few pics of a Honda or a Toyota stalling and then taken on a Flat Bed. I might then consider changing my mind

No never saw a Honda or Toyota on a flatbed. But seen many being towed. I agree Honda /Toyota break down less often but sometimes they break down, too.

This reminded me of this Toyota advert

YouTube - Toyota Corolla Advertisement It's a Trap Video

stanjohn123 · 5th November 2010, 18:47

@Xehaust : Nice Ad :-)
@pgsagar : Never seen any pics of them being towed either(Unless in an Accident) !!!

Proxima · 5th November 2010, 21:49

My Ford Ikon was towed (for free) by the Ford breakdown assist team in a flat-bed truck, exactly like this! Was mightily impressed!

Sahil · 8th November 2010, 14:03

Diwali day seemed bad for some, a family in my building bought a Q5 2 weeks back and I saw it being towed on a flatbed ! Same day, saw a Black Cayanne struggling it's away on to the ramps of a flatbed.
Sorry no pics this time

28th October 2010, 15:39	#91
PhrozenFire BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 267 Thanked: 5 Times	In Bangalore Hadn't seen this thread so far. Here's my little contribution Attached Thumbnails
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svsantosh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 4,238 Thanked: 7,774 Times View My Garage	Phrozenfire, i take it you work near Surya park or cybertech park very near the Audi service station for bangy...? Or was this pic near the showroom which need not be a breakdown.
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ikoneer BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 486 Thanked: 14 Times	Just happened to see this link and incidentally got a call from Honda India informing that they are launching a '24 hrs Road Assistance program' for an annual rent of Rs 1500. She said the vehicle can be towed free of cost any number of times in this 1 year period.
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raj.barcode BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 707 Thanked: 275 Times View My Garage	If the same is contd. the German cars very soon will be synonymous as bdcs' (break down cars) while rest of the world will be happy poking jokes at them and their electronics
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pgsagar BANNED Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vizag Posts: 2,638 Thanked: 3,638 Times View My Garage	Show me few pics of a Honda or a Toyota stalling and then taken on a Flat Bed. I might then consider changing my mind .[/quote] No never saw a Honda or Toyota on a flatbed. But seen many being towed. I agree Honda /Toyota break down less often but sometimes they break down, too.
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v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,764 Thanked: 7,499 Times View My Garage	Here's an E220 CDI being towed in Andheri East. Attached Thumbnails
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stanjohn123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TN 75 Posts: 1,358 Thanked: 1,850 Times View My Garage	@Xehaust : Nice Ad :-) @pgsagar : Never seen any pics of them being towed either(Unless in an Accident) !!!
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Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 928 Thanked: 358 Times	My Ford Ikon was towed (for free) by the Ford breakdown assist team in a flat-bed truck, exactly like this! Was mightily impressed!
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Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,338 Thanked: 7,893 Times	Diwali day seemed bad for some, a family in my building bought a Q5 2 weeks back and I saw it being towed on a flatbed ! Same day, saw a Black Cayanne struggling it's away on to the ramps of a flatbed. Sorry no pics this time
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