[Resolved]  Skoda — DEFECTIVE SKODA LAURA A/T

Model: Octavia Elegance . Engine No: ALHE24164. Chassis No: A007975 .Delivery received on 18th July evening from JIA Auto sales PVT LTD. 234/3A .AJC Bose Road .Kolkata : 700020. State West Bengal .Country : India

Dear Sir;

I had such a high degree of respect for the track record established by SKODA Motors in rolling out products of superior quality for over a century that I had no hesitation in driving away an OCTAVIA from the show room without a test drive. Though I may have purchased your new edition of Laura Elegance if I would have been properly briefed on its excellent features and advantages.

But I am sorry to tell you that this is perhaps the greatest blunder I have committed in my life. I have had nothing but problems from day one. To add to my misfortune, I have a dealer who seems to be totally disinclined to be of assistance.

I was given a test drive of Laura automatic and was impressed by the look of the car but as Calcutta road are congested therefore I preferred to go for a manual car instead
I went to your dealer – JIA AUTO SALES LTD, AJC Bose Toad, Calcutta on 9th July 2008 with the intention of purchasing a SKODA Laura Elegance. Since the people at the showroom were not able to convince me on its performance on road I decided to go for an OCTAVIA, as it was a tried and tested vehicle. I decided and impulsively booked an Octavia Elegance and paid Rs. 50000/- to Jia Motor .

In absence of the brochure for the model I could not get an idea of the exact features that the model has, I expected that there would be a DVD sound system in the car and I told Mr. Rohit the Sales Manager to confirm me on the same, as previously I have only used top-of-the line sound system in my cars. He assured me that even if it is not here he will somehow manage to get one .

On 12th July your sales manager was intimated on the delivery of the vehicle booked by me to be on 18th July and I specifically requested to hand over the vehicle by 2.00 PM.

Without proper information on the delivery from your dealer we went to the dealer at 4.00 PM and found that the vehicle was yet to arrive at your showroom. It arrived at 6:00 PM and was handed over to us when it was almost dusk. There was confusion about the accessories, registration number plate etc., and we found our selves completely neglected in absence of a proper navigator to brie[censored]s on the matter . Mr. Rohit was not to be found anywhere though he was repeatedly called by my colleagues and by me on the delay and on the music system. The delay not only has jeopardized my work and ruined all the arrangements made for the ritual ceremony that one does on purchase of a new vehicle.

With prior intimation and proper brief from your end I could have installed music system of my choice on the day of the delivery and also could have through checked the car accessories in the day light if I would have got the vehicle on time.

While driving back to my work from your showroom the engine stalled five times. Firstly, I thought I might be the fault of the drivers. When I took over after the vehicle had automatically stalled thrice, I found that the Odometer was not working. There were no splashguards at the wheels, which are most essential on Calcutta streets during the monsoon.

Next morning I noticed that the plastic covers were unsealed and seat covers were stained.

The next day when we got in touch with the dealer regarding stalling of the engine, non-functioning odometer and the splashguards, their representative arrived and along with my colleagues found the fuse to run the odometer was lying inside the ashtray. It was clearly evident that the odometer had been disconnected to conceal the fact that the car has been used by your people prior to the delivery.

We were asked to go to the dealership by their representatives for having the splashguards installed against charges. When we went to the dealership they could not find splashguards of the right size to fit the vehicle and we had to return without the flash guards. We were again instructed by Mr. Rohit to send the car to the workshop for fixing the splashguards against charges.

We could never understand the logic of providing splashguards for the rear wheels and customer having to pay for the guards on the front wheels. It seems rather curious to me. I would have not ever hesitated to purchase these essential accessories, if told by the dealer’s people.

It is amazing that a SKODA Dealership does not have a stock of minor accessories.

The engine still keeps stalling twice or thrice a day. And though I was lucky to escape major accidents twice on the highway (Eastern By Pass) but could avoid pubic agitation for blocking the way.








From the evidence of the odometer having been disconnected; the stains on the seat covers, the malfunction of the system that has caused several interruption while driving and our having to wait for four hours at the dealership, we are unable to accept the vehicle as a fresh and new one.

So what we have got is a “USED CAR”. On top of that with all its faults what we have with us what is commonly called in the USA – a “LEMON”

Whenever I call up the Manager of the dealership about fixing the problems, I get to talk to one his juniors has only advised us to have patience the issue will take sometime to solve and has differed the matter .This has been going on for a week now.

I have complained to the Customer Care Service 5/6 times but have never received a proper response except a show of arrogance.

Mr.Rohit who showed his interest and called me on 24th July to solve the matter, failed to be on time at my office on 25th July at 12.Noon as agreed upon, I had to rush for a meeting and visited your showroom while coming back to meet your General Manger and to speak to him on the car matter and an allegation brought to my notice by Mr.Rohit that a person from my office has made a call to Ms.Suchorita Majumdar of your showroom and she has felt insulted by the communication.
Since we knew that the allegation has been brought to divert the attention from the actual crisis, We requested the lady to show the number that she has assumed to be ours, as expected she and the rest of the showroom staff found to be nervous and ultimately showed us a number that does not belong to us ..
Yes, she was called by my colleague twice once around 3.30pm to seek her help to speak to the higher authority and next at 5.51.pm to get her feed back as she assured us to help . So the question of insult does not arise .

What an excellent way to help us, instead of trying to solve our problems they are now resorting to counter allegations.

The entire episode has disturbed my peace of mind and created a great deal o[censored]nnecessary tension. In fact it has created a phobia about purchasing a brand new car.

My faith and trust in SKODA has been totally shattered. I regret having made a wrong choice. I could have easily gone for another premium brand (because my budget was
Rs.16, 00, 000/-) from a dealership run by knowledgeable and sensitive people.

To conclude, the facts stated above are proof that we have not been delivered what we were promised. We have paid for a used faulty vehicle, which is not serving the purpose for which it was purchased. This is a clear case of breach of trust.


With the interference of Mr.V.K.Soni general manger Jia Auto have made the matter worst he assured on replecement of the vehicle and requested to handed over the used Octavia to him, he later took the car to his showroom and thenafter failed to keep the appointments and his committments of getting back to us on the replacement of the vehicle .

Rather he has mailed us on 6thstating that the car is ok hence he has solve all the disputes after the car was taken to show room...
I, therefore, request you not to force me to retain the afore mentioned vehicle and seek for more trouble in future instead to do the needful to have an everlasting relationship with you .


I shall highly appreciate a response from you.
God bless you all.

Sincerely yours,

Niladri Biswas

Niladri Biswas My mobile number is +[protected] I mailed my complaint earlier about a usedand disputed car being delivered to me by Jia Auto Sales Pvt Ltd ..Kolkata .India

Regards

Niladri Biswas

Skoda/ Laura — Non Functioning of Music System

Laura automatic for last 6 months no part avaliabler for reparing the music system thus no CD player & Radio working

Hi! I bought a Skoda Laura L&K A/T. I am fed up with the car. It must have gone to the garage atleast 10 times in 2 years. Everytime I complain to Aurangabad there is no response. Skoda India is taking things very lightly. Autobahn is a screwed up service center. The car I don't think is meant for Indian roads or I think they have thrown all defective models in India and Skoda India is not ready to accept it. I have so much of rattling noise from the doors they are not able to rectify. I also asked them to return my money but no reply again.

these skoda peoples r of thick skin!!!
they care hell form there customers,
i would definitely say beware of these peoples they cheat u like anythings...

I Sachin Lodha is owner of Skoda Laura (L&K), I have problem of AC of my car all ready complaint of same is registered 31A101609. i had sent my car on 21/1/2009 for servicing at asset auto (i) pvt ltd. as there was problem in AC. After through inspection it was told by service advisor that condenser of AC need replacement. I took estimate of 19544/- same and then gave confirmation on same day for condenser replacement. He demanded some advance for procuring material I paid total amount in advance.



They replaced my condenser on 22/01/2009 and said that work is done ok. But from very next day i found that AC cooling is not proper. As i was out of town from 24th to 26th when i returned i visited service station where on again checking they said "AS PER WORKSHOP DIAGNOSING AC COMPRESSOR FOUND INTERNALLY DEFFECTIVE & NEED TO REPLACEMENT". They again gave me quotation of 50160/-.



i don't understand that was there problem in condenser or is there real problem in compressor. or problem is something different.



Sorry to say these people are making business of this. Ultimately we are sufferer creating bad impression about SKODA.

hello arya please call me i will be talk in your mobile only you will call me this number [protected]

i will be wait you calling

I HAVE PURCHASE SKODA LAURA.FROM DAY OF PURCHASE A/C GIVEN PROBLEM, NO COOLING EFFECT, INSPITE OF CHANGE OF COMPRESSOR, NO ACTION BY ANY SKODA AUTHORITY, I AM NOW THINKING TO GO TO CONSUMER FORUM TO ADDRESS MY PROBLEM,
WORST POSSIBLE ATTENTION BY MANUFACTURER., CAN BE RATED BELOW ONE STAR .

CAR REG NO-HR-51-AK8478

OWNER NAME-K.CHOWDHURY
C/O SAI TUBES PVT LTD
PLO T NO 46-SECTOR 27A
FARIDABAD