Hero Motocorp — Complaint and disappointment of Hero Hunk.

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I have informed the defects of the Hero Hunk motorcycle I have bought through e-mail. Here with I attached the former e-mail I have sent. I appreciate the solutions provided by the agent of Hero Sri Lanka. Though, I’m not satisfied with those solutions since the spare parts provided were inferior in quality.

The spare parts provided an the current conditions are as follows.

· Due to lose connections two switches on left side handle had to be changed

· Colors of crash guard and muffler guard faded even after the change they have faded again.

· The handle corroded and the new handle provided had scratches in painting on it. Here with I attached photographs. The photographs are numbered and the photo caring ‘C’ represents the current condition. (photographs 1, 2, 3C)

· Four seats had to be change and the cushion go flattened .out of those two seats had a remarkable gap between them and the petrol tank. The cushion of another seat was unusually soft and the seat cover got shrinked. The last seat changed had a damage seat cover when it was given to me. (photographs 4, 5C)

· The muffler corroded very quickly and I had to check three mufflers to replace it. The ones I checked had a damage in paint, and a hole near the bed. The third was not neatly painted. Since there was none available other than those three I got one without proper painting on it. (photographs 6, 7, 7C)

· LH tank cowl faded .The replaced cowl too, had a color fading. Hence I had to check six tank cowls. Though the selected one did not have 100% matching color. (photographs 8, 9, 10, 11C)

· When the pillion handle got wet, the paint had bubbles. (photographs 12C)

· It was difficult to shift gears. When it is started in the neutral mode and kept for sometimes, it is automatically shifted in to fast gear. I was about to have a few accidents. Not only that there is a significant play in the paddle.

· The horn is already defected. When it is patted it works.

· Rear break disk is unusually worn-out and they produce a significant noise. (photographs 13C, 14C)

· There is a paint damage outside the engine block. (photographs 15C, 16C)

· The saree guard is faded. (photographs 17C, 18C)

· The paint of alloy wheels are damaged. (photographs 19C)

· The bearing of the front wheel damaged. It produces a huge noise and there is a big vibration.

· However much the drive chain is adjusted even after a small vibration the chain clashes against the chain case.

It is regrettable that above mentioned defects have been noted even before two years after purchase and before 20000 km of mileage.

By the age of 28 years, I have purchased five motorcycles as follows.

1. Hero Honda CD Dawn

2. Hero Honda Pleasure

3. Hero Honda Splendor NXG

4. Hero Honda Passion Pro

5. Hero Hunk (at present)

I currently use the Hero Hunt. I really regret for purchasing it. Out of the above mentioned bikes Hero Honda Splender NXG and Hero Honda Passion Pro is with me. Both have a mileage of 87000km 8 years and 51000km for 6 years respectively. I use them really well. For your acknowledgement I attach a few photographs of them. (photograph 20, 21) The passion Pro mentioned above had been serviced regularly, other than that, I only had to claim for the meter top cover. I happily inform you that there were no other unusual defects in them.

I expected the same quality of Hero Honda in Hero Hunk. I understood then I was mistaken. I really reject the Hero Hunk. There is no quality in warranty though you offer it. Since I am in the engineering field, most of the people I know inquire about buying hero Honda. I have recommended it for them and a lot of them have purchased your bikes hoping that the same good conditions of Hero Honda might be there. If requested I am capable of providing all details of purchases.

I am sending this e mail to know your final decision on the inconveniences I had to face. Depending on your decision, I hope to take actions to acknowledge all Sri Lankans about the conditions of your products. So that they may not face the same inconvenience as I do.

I believe that a high quality vehicle does not show many defects of different kinds at the same time. It shows the inferior quality of Hero products.

I expect to have a presentation on the defects of Hero products and I have already taken necessary initiatives. I will soon submit a copy of that to you.

I have no trust in using this bicycle because at any moment I am liable to be in danger. I personally believe that they are in such inferior quality.

Finally I doubt, whether you have sold me a bike which is not suitable to use and a bike without proper running conditions.
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Hero MotoCorp customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.
Jan 27, 2017
Updated by Chathuranga Sandaruwan
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I got hero duet in July 16, I have change the battery one time, 4 time I have go to services center regarding self start not working, but problem could not resolved, in week again problem start, I got very poor performance from hero duet
Dear Roshan,
GM,
Hero sri lanka.

The bearing damage which was mentioned in my complaint is replaced by hero motor house minuwangoda.as an engineer do you think that a bearing could be damaged at such a short time span'? I herewith attach the images of the damage bearing.

Dear Mr.Roshan.

I was assured of getting solutions for the complaint which was filed on 25th January2017 via a team arranged under your supervision.I have no complaint regarding the service I got from the agents of the company as mentioned in the previous email. It is a mere problem about the product and the spare parts. Anyhow, I visited the company and met your representative, Nandika.Mr. Nandika requested to resolve the problem by replacing the spare parts.
According to the above email, I faced many unusual problems as a customer. Yet, by placing my unconditional faith and trust in the general manager, I agreed to the solutions.
I am extremely disappointed to inform you that I did not receive the expected response even after visiting twice.I personally believe that a general manager of a company must be a man of his word.I place emphasis on the responsibility of your word since you are a representative of the brand and company you promote.Instead of acting as a responsible person, you delayed giving solutions. Your means of response were in the nature of 'not today but tomorrow'.
I do understand the workaholic nature of your job as a general manager. But it is a part of your job to maintain customer satisfaction. My calls were not answered, my texts were not replied, and my emails were ignored. Is it the way you showcase your gratitude for accepting your poor and unsatisfactory solutions? The service dealers of the company has been more respectful and responsible than you yourself.
This is to express my deep dissatisfaction and disappointment of the way you behave as a general manager. Furthermore, it is an injustice you do for the company you represent. You and the company you represent are products of the loyalties of the customers. We as customers, expect that loyalty and respect in return.
Dear General manager

As you already know, any kind of practical solution was not given regarding the matters with my motorcycle which I informed you via mail. The solutions given were not sufficient enough to solve the dysfunctionings as stated below.

1. engine block paint issue
2. alloy wheels paint issue
3. bass rear cowls issues (L, H & center)..
4. gear issue and horn issues
5. rear brake issue

The gear issue and the back disk brake issue are the main issues among them. I know you are well aware of the fact that many discussions took place between us about the above mentioned. All of those discussions make me believe that you, are a person without the capabilities to accept your errors of judgments as a gentleman. Your pride as a general manager takes the better of you. 'Whatever you say is the Gospel truth' is your policy. I personally believe that all your employees accept your word without question with a 'yes sir' each and every time.
You are the gm of hero motors; not mine. Mere wordplay does not highlight the worth of your position but actions does.
The majority of customers might not be right at times. Yet, there are customers who are well aware of the technical mechanisms of a motor vehicle. Therefore it is crucial to lend an unbiased ear. You, are highly opinionated and judgmental about your customers and does not like to be proven wrong. You utter whatever comes into your mind and is in blind faith that you are always right. Your personality traits automatically earn negative feedbacks to the company you represent. It breeds disgust.
The recordings of all the conversations happened between us stand as testimony to anyone who is willing to see the truth. For an example: when I show defects in my bike, you retort in defence stating that these kind of defects cannot be seen in other bikes. Afterwards I pointed out the same kind of defects in other bikes in your company. Then you came up with this absurd logic: 'even though there are such defects, if the majority of the customers do not complaint, it is not an issue!' Ignoring such defects cause the country to waste our foreign exchange on low quality products. I do not believe that you are capable o[censored]nderstanding such complexities at length.
You repeat yourself as a motor engineer. Yet, you did not know about the use of brakes, Disk brakes and the Drum brakes including advantages and disadvantages of that. You tried to lie and mislead me. I do not need technical solutions from a gm. I expected more advanced solutions from a motor engineer when compared with a workshop technician. Since I am too in the engineering field, it is sad to realize that your solutions are poorer than of a craftsman. However, I need to make this clear to you. Each and every person who use a motor vehicle is not educated but some are not uneducated. Some people have multiple motor vehicles for their individual use. It is not compulsory to become a motor engineer to understand the defects of one's own vehicle. A personal motor vehicle is a person's livelihood. For some, it is their cherished possession. Most of them including myself bought it with money earned by years of hard work. You might see it as a mere mechanical device. I would like to say that, for some people, it is worth more than that. You need to put more humanistic understanding into the relationship between a customer and his motor vehicle.
Next time, try to get a rough idea of the customer's knowledge level before you suggest a solution. You can gain self respect in respecting the opinion of a customer. I will not argue furthermore. You can have your satisfaction thinking you are the winner. Please note that all the information regarding this matter including the voice recordings will be delivered to the director board of your company. Also I will distribute all of the above to every possible person within the company.
Your current problem is not your inability to give a better solution. Your current predicament is between your excessive pride; inability to change your initial opinion. I am thoroughly ashamed to be a customer of a company which employs a gm like you. I would not make further contact with you regarding any matter. As I understand, I must get solutions legally. I hereby inform all the company authorities that every action I take hereafter are your responsibility. My actions will be the resulting consequences of your misconduct.
Dear General manager

As you already know, any kind of practical solution was not given regarding the matters with my motorcycle which I informed you via mail. The solutions given were not sufficient enough to solve the dysfunctionings as stated below.

1. engine block paint issue
2. alloy wheels paint issue
3. bass rear cowls issues (L, H & center)..
4. gear issue and horn issues
5. rear brake issue

The gear issue and the back disk brake issue are the main issues among them. I know you are well aware of the fact that many discussions took place between us about the above mentioned. All of those discussions make me believe that you, are a person without the capabilities to accept your errors of judgments as a gentleman. Your pride as a general manager takes the better of you. 'Whatever you say is the Gospel truth' is your policy. I personally believe that all your employees accept your word without question with a 'yes sir' each and every time.
You are the gm of hero motors; not mine. Mere wordplay does not highlight the worth of your position but actions does.
The majority of customers might not be right at times. Yet, there are customers who are well aware of the technical mechanisms of a motor vehicle. Therefore it is crucial to lend an unbiased ear. You, are highly opinionated and judgmental about your customers and does not like to be proven wrong. You utter whatever comes into your mind and is in blind faith that you are always right. Your personality traits automatically earn negative feedbacks to the company you represent. It breeds disgust.
The recordings of all the conversations happened between us stand as testimony to anyone who is willing to see the truth. For an example: when I show defects in my bike, you retort in defence stating that these kind of defects cannot be seen in other bikes. Afterwards I pointed out the same kind of defects in other bikes in your company. Then you came up with this absurd logic: 'even though there are such defects, if the majority of the customers do not complaint, it is not an issue!' Ignoring such defects cause the country to waste our foreign exchange on low quality products. I do not believe that you are capable o[censored]nderstanding such complexities at length.
You repeat yourself as a motor engineer. Yet, you did not know about the use of brakes, Disk brakes and the Drum brakes including advantages and disadvantages of that. You tried to lie and mislead me. I do not need technical solutions from a gm. I expected more advanced solutions from a motor engineer when compared with a workshop technician. Since I am too in the engineering field, it is sad to realize that your solutions are poorer than of a craftsman. However, I need to make this clear to you. Each and every person who use a motor vehicle is not educated but some are not uneducated. Some people have multiple motor vehicles for their individual use. It is not compulsory to become a motor engineer to understand the defects of one's own vehicle. A personal motor vehicle is a person's livelihood. For some, it is their cherished possession. Most of them including myself bought it with money earned by years of hard work. You might see it as a mere mechanical device. I would like to say that, for some people, it is worth more than that. You need to put more humanistic understanding into the relationship between a customer and his motor vehicle.
Next time, try to get a rough idea of the customer's knowledge level before you suggest a solution. You can gain self respect in respecting the opinion of a customer. I will not argue furthermore. You can have your satisfaction thinking you are the winner. Please note that all the information regarding this matter including the voice recordings will be delivered to the director board of your company. Also I will distribute all of the above to every possible person within the company.
Your current problem is not your inability to give a better solution. Your current predicament is between your excessive pride; inability to change your initial opinion. I am thoroughly ashamed to be a customer of a company which employs a gm like you. I would not make further contact with you regarding any matter. As I understand, I must get solutions legally. I hereby inform all the company authorities that every action I take hereafter are your responsibility. My actions will be the resulting consequences of your misconduct.
The defects of the bike were complained on 22nd January 2017.Some of the solutions were given for the defects  by the hero motor company paliyagoda. The remaining defects of the rear brakes   disk issue were discussed with Mr.Abhishek from India.  It was agreed to to replace the disk and repay me the labour cost. Accordingly the disk was replaced at 06th May 2017 from the paliyagoda service centre.

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