Hi Guys,
I have something to inform all you guys.
As the whole of FCB knows about a certain place called "PREMIER LAND"
Myself and Karthik (Funkykar) and Arun1100 have a first hand information about this shop. We initially felt this is THE SHOP for our beloved Premier's..........!
But, i am sorry to say, we have all gone wrong
I had got Joy's 118NE serviced at this shop at a whopping expenditure of 20K
, 4 months and 1200 kms, i am seeing all the BLEMISHES. What i thought was a clean job, now certainly looks like a simple patch up job and only a money making enterprise.
We entrusted the shop to perform the following, let me explain my views.
1) Suspension Overhaul (Front & Back) :
a) We got the complete Bush kits and asked him to replace them, what i noticed now, Only 50% of the Bushes are replaced and the rest are unused and in the box, Suspension is just OK and nothing great. The charges for the same are 8K which is not justified inspite of we giving the spares.
2) Steering Box Overhaul
We had a very negligible ply in the steering, But this shop recommended we need to do it. And also since Joy (AirBusDriver) is very particular about the steering feedback, we gave a go ahead, charged a 3.5K for the same, 1200 kms later, the trouble still persists. Infact , i was adviced by BEHRAM DHABAR SIR to do it myself, I got it done, but off late i am experiencing a "KHUD KHUD" noise while driving on Bad Roads.
3) All Oils and Lubricants replacement
Was charged around 4.7K for the same, well i cannot comment on this job, as its the most simplest thing to do and anyone could have done the same at 2K.
4) Electrical Checking, Fuse and Bulb replacement if needed
a) We were charged 2.5K for it, and literally NOTHING IS DONE, i recently spent around 2K with my electrician to get the bulbs/holders and few fuses replaced.
b) I wanted him to get the clock in the meter console done, He said nothing can be done as Half of the NE's have a defunct clock which does not work. -- On the contrary, i recently got the clock replaced with a NEW one at a known meter shop for Rs 1100/- and its working fine since 500kms
c) I wanted him to check on the wipe and wash function, said, spares not available and that thing does not work most of the times - I found them off the self for Rs 70/- a pair and was a simple DIY
5) Silencer Mounting
The silencer was hanging and making hell a lot of noise, he did not do the job saying this part is not at all available, instead tied some wire around, which eventually gave way immediately. We were charged labour for that. 3 days ago, unable to bear the noise, i go to the shop directed by funkykar and Arun1100, found them off the shelf for Rs 650/- And now they are working great.
6) Gear lever Boot
The same had cracked, was not replaced with the same lame excuse-No Spares. i found them easily and replaced the same.
7) Carb Overhaul & Complete tuning
Well the carb seems to be holding well, but certainly not tuned well, thats OK and liveable.
But the engine tuning is really BAD. The tappet noise is audible, which should not be the case, the engine gives a small missing note. Ignition coil was replaced by a cheap one, recently got a LUCAS as directed by BEHRAM DHABAR sir.
For all this we were charged 2.7K.
Well guys, this whole experience has left a sad taste because, even after this, i went to him twice, he either was not available inspite of me calling and going or the other time i met him, sent me away saying workers not available, we will do it some other time.
KINDLY STAY AWAY FOR YOUR OWN GOOD.