[KapilD]

Originally Posted by amey027

Should PDI be done before registration? I booked mine (same model, Red colour) and the dealer is asking me pay him registration charges upfront. Makes no sense to me to register the car before checking it. He's even pushing me to make full payment pre-delivery which seems fishy to me.

I have never bought a car before, but do own a motorcycle and remember paying balance 50% amount only during delivery.

Yes, in respect of pre delivery inspection, it is recommended that you have a look at the car and make sure that all parts are ok (no scratches or rusting) and working (some may not be working as they are locked by factory prior to workshop PDI), note the VIN and then give the go ahead to the sales advisor to give you the invoice and then you make full payment (down payment, loan etc as the case may be) including car cost, insurance, road tax amongst others.

This is a normal practice.

Also, it is recommended that you have a thorough check of all panels (so that there are no scratches), mechanical and electrical working, get a demo from the sales advisor and then leave the sales showroom. If any defect is found, please report it then and there so that they acknowledge and repair/replace the same at the earliest.

[abhi_ank]

Hello folks. Have any existing kushaq owners experienced EPC related issues post fuel pump corrections?

[rideon74]

Originally Posted by KapilD

...these are the ones getting replaced...Anyways, Škoda got themselves and me covered under warranty...

Thanks for the info that you were able to get door liners replaced under warranty. The SVC at my place spoke only of a 'softening' treatment, which requires the car to left with them overnight. Will now ask them why a replacement option from Skoda wasn't being offered out here.

[KapilD]

Originally Posted by rideon74

Thanks for the info that you were able to get door liners replaced under warranty. The SVC at my place spoke only of a 'softening' treatment, which requires the car to left with them overnight. Will now ask them why a replacement option from Skoda wasn't being offered out here.

I was told that replacement instruction has been sent by Škoda to the workshops sometime on Friday/Saturday. Had I gone before that, I’d have got the softening treatment as well.

FYI I am the first customer to get the warranty replacement here

[rideon74]

Originally Posted by KapilD

I was told that replacement instruction has been sent by Škoda to the workshops sometime on Friday/Saturday. Had I gone before that, I’d have got the softening treatment as well.

FYI I am the first customer to get the warranty replacement here

Much obliged for this additional info. It comes at perfect timing. I was planning to take the baby Skoda for the door seal work sometime this week. Thanks again & happy motoring!

[KapilD]

I used the sunroof to take in the sun after the clouds of cyclone Jawad started to clear from Kolkata today. Guess there won’t be much use of it after the winter season is over.

I wonder why we go gaga over the sunroof for may be just 2 months of usage



If I only had the option to buy the Kushaq without it

PS. I still had to keep my AC on

[CircleOfLife]

Originally Posted by KapilD

I used the sunroof to take in the sun after the clouds of cyclone Jawad started to clear from Kolkata today. Guess there won’t be much use of it after the winter season is over.

I wonder why we go gaga over the sunroof for may be just 2 months of usage

Your sentiment resonates and practicality of sunroof in our climatic conditions for most of the year is impractical.

You can't ignore the fact it would be useful very few times a year. Long drive to Goa or hill stations or a late night drive. Paying premium to experience these moments rather than practicality.

One can't be gazing out while driving, back & passenger seat passengers would appreciate more this novelty.

[amey027]

Originally Posted by CircleOfLife

Your sentiment resonates and practicality of sunroof in our climatic conditions for most of the year is impractical.

You can't ignore the fact it would be useful very few times a year. Long drive to Goa or hill stations or a late night drive. Paying premium to experience these moments rather than practicality.

One can't be gazing out while driving, back & passenger seat passengers would appreciate more this novelty.

True, sunroof is only useful if there are rear passengers i.e you have a family of 4-5 or travel with friends often. Even then, it's the panaromic sunroof that makes sense. A standard sunroof in my opinion is useless for both front and rear passengers and is just a gizmo, rather than having actual utility.

[Rolling_Stock]

Originally Posted by KapilD

I wonder why we go gaga over the sunroof for may be just 2 months of usage

The only practical use of sunroof in India is to expel the hot air quickly when have to take your car out after being parked in hot sun for a reasonable time. Else, it is just a feature that you tend to forget after the initial honeymoon period.

[amey027]

Originally Posted by KapilD

Yes, in respect of pre delivery inspection, it is recommended that you have a look at the car and make sure that all parts are ok (no scratches or rusting) and working (some may not be working as they are locked by factory prior to workshop PDI), note the VIN and then give the go ahead to the sales advisor to give you the invoice and then you make full payment (down payment, loan etc as the case may be) including car cost, insurance, road tax amongst others.

This is a normal practice.

Also, it is recommended that you have a thorough check of all panels (so that there are no scratches), mechanical and electrical working, get a demo from the sales advisor and then leave the sales showroom. If any defect is found, please report it then and there so that they acknowledge and repair/replace the same at the earliest.

Yeah, I mentioned to the dealer to bare min share me details like manufacturing date/month, engine and chassis details, plus arrange a visit before registration. Unfortunately, PDI is something I can only do 10 days from now since I am traveling currently. But the dealer kind of refused to share details saying he needs 100% payment. Mostly I will cancel the booking if he keeps refusing.

[CircleOfLife]

Originally Posted by amey027

True, sunroof is only useful if there are rear passengers i.e you have a family of 4-5 or travel with friends often. Even then, it's the panaromic sunroof that makes sense. A standard sunroof in my opinion is useless for both front and rear passengers and is just a gizmo, rather than having actual utility.

None of my cars including new Octavia has a sunroof, but it's not a Gizmo entirely either. It does let air & enough sunlight to brighten up the cabin. There are pros and cons depending on how one effectively uses it. It's something of novelty factory in a car one will not use it on daily basis but few days a year. Is it worth it or not depends on ones perspective, especially when the competition is offering a panoramic.

[ashutoshb]

Managed to get 18.33 kpl out of my Kushaq 1.0 AT.

No AC.

This was 80% expressway (Noida - Greater Noida) and 20% city.

At expressway I generally keep the RPMs between 1500-2000 and set the speed mostly at 80kph.

[KapilD]

Originally Posted by amey027

Yeah, I mentioned to the dealer to bare min share me details like manufacturing date/month, engine and chassis details, plus arrange a visit before registration. Unfortunately, PDI is something I can only do 10 days from now since I am traveling currently. But the dealer kind of refused to share details saying he needs 100% payment. Mostly I will cancel the booking if he keeps refusing.

I understand your position but from a dealer point of view, no dealer would wait 10 days for you to complete PDI or delay the delivery to you as he has his targets. He would much rather sell it to another prospective customer.

Having said this, you may very well ask the dealer to cancel this booking and allot a new car to you at your convenience (with free time at hand) so that you are able to go with that sales guy to the stockyard/service shop to have a look at the stock and then give the go ahead.

Also, it is advisable that you get only the VIN of the car and the forum can decode the month and year of manufacture for you.

Bottom line: Always get the Month and Year of the manufactured car confirmed before paying out. You don’t want to end up with a 9-12 month old manufactured car. I always prefer 1-2 month between factory production and delivery.

May be you can have this thought conveyed to the dealer to make him understand of your concern. Even then if he doesn’t budge, please find a better and honest dealer.

If he wants 100% money without giving any details, he’s hiding something. Better stay away from the car in question.

[Aviator_guy]

Originally Posted by amey027

Yeah, I mentioned to the dealer to bare min share me details like manufacturing date/month, engine and chassis details, plus arrange a visit before registration. Unfortunately, PDI is something I can only do 10 days from now since I am traveling currently. But the dealer kind of refused to share details saying he needs 100% payment. Mostly I will cancel the booking if he keeps refusing.

Just ask him to share full VIN number (chassis number) which you can decode to obtain month of manufacturing (last 2 characters represent month and there is a table for each manufacturer). I do not have the team Bhp post handy but you can search the forum.
By having VIN details, you are sure of manufacturing date. Also, you can be sure dealer is delivering the same car for which you agreed.
If he is not cooperating to share even the VIN details then there is something fishy.

[roadlover1705]

Originally Posted by KapilD

Also, it is advisable that you get only the VIN of the car and the forum can decode the month and year of manufacture for you.

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Did a quick search on the internet and found this useful link to find out the manufacturing date of cars using VIN -

https://www.mycarhelpline.com/index....d=38&Itemid=91