Hyundai Motor India — Insisting on Insurance Cover through the dealer / Hyundai for Hyundai cars purchased.

Address:

Chennai

I approached V3 Hyundai Showroom in Thiruvanmiyur, a dealer of Hyundai Motor India Limited, for purchase of a new car. Just before making an advance payment for the car, I told the Sales Advisor that I will cover insurance for the car on my own (with a company who has insured all my earlier cars ). I was told that it is Hyundai's policy that insurance for all Hyundai cars purchased should be routed only through them.

Forcing car purchasers to take insurance cover for cars purchased only through the manufacturer is a restrictive trade practice.

I have now decided not to buy a Hyundai car.
Regards

Chandramouli