Dear Team,
I am writing this mail regarding the issue I faced last week when I was in the south India Ride.
l own TVS APACHE 200 4V
Registration number: MH04HT6265
Engine Number: 0R1NG2027367
Chassis Number: MD637AR10G2N28638
To let you know, I rode from Mumbai to Kanniyakumari on 7 September 2021 which was 1700kms and I was returning to Mumbai from Mangalore as I plan to visit my native from there I was continuing my journey to Mumbai as planned unfortunately I was not able to complete due to engine ceased(breakdown) on the middle of the road near Honnavar in Karnataka which was 180km from Mangalore.
On 15 September 2021 I was on my way to Mangalore from Kodagu Karnataka, I notice Engine tapet sound coming out which brought me to concern so I visited TVS sai Radha Mangalore service centre on 15 September 2021 by 7.30 8 pm in the evening there I meet with service advisor Preethesh whom I informed about noise coming out from Engine and ask if there is any major issue I am ready to stay in Mangalore and visit another day for a checkup as it was too late to work on it.
The service advisor checked with his other colleagues and informed them about my problems, later on, he said there would be no problem as he took the senior suggestion and ask me to ride to Mumbai without any hassle and assured me If any things goes wrong he will guide me through.
Then too I pressured him saying that I am not in a hurry mode to reach Mumbai so I ask him to advise
Preetesh still stated to me I can ride to Mumbai without any problem after confirmed with him thrice.
The next day 16 Sept as I said my native is Mulki I got a call from preetesh from Mangalore for an update regarding the bike working good or not so I said still my engine making noise and I am worried a little bit so I asked him should I visit service centre again so he advises me to visit next service centre which is in Padubidri which was 5km from my location so i
reached at Shri Lakshmi venkatesh tvs at Padubidri
as there was a lady advisor I can recollect her name so she asked the technician to attend me he checked my bike and said noise is coming from the engine head the tapet his making noise and ask me to change, I ask him if there is a major issue so I will do service right now if not I will leave because I don't want to open up my engine in the middle of my journey, as I can see they are not trained technician I believed.
The technician informed me there be no problem and I can ride to Mumbai like this, I purchased a chain adjuster screw that fall off my bike from there.
After taking advice from 2 major service centers I continued my journey to Mumbai, unfortunately, my engine shutdown somewhere in Honnavar at 3.30 pm here I asked support nearest 2 tvs service center were they denied to give as they don't service Apache 200 so I contacted to bhatkal service center they send 2 technician to help me out they confirmed my engine seize due to engine oil dry from inside as there was no oil leak out. I was shocked at this movement as to how could be possible engine dry ups oil where I used expensive Motul Oil this was completely demotivated for my future travel plans.
This is completely demotivating for a rider who has covered almost all India on the same for which the service network is worst.
So hereafter I coordinate with Preethesh from Mangalore and Rajaram Sir from Udupi SAI RADHA TVS they ask me to get the vehicle back to Udupi or Mangalore as it was same, here I asked for towing van where they answer they can't help they ask me to get the vehicle on any local truck to service center.
after loading my vehicle at the truck and headed to Udupi TVS Service center. since they were already aware of my problem I ask Rajaram sir for an estimation date to resolve my problem where he told me he can't solve the problem by next mid-week which was 22 September as they had zero spare parts availability
and he had pending engine work to complete in his service centre, I already mention him I have to be in Mumbai on Sunday 19 September at any cost as I have to resume my office but he denied which again disappointed me because I towed backed my vehicle on his words and I spent 6000 for towing back my vehicle and resulted in me zero services from TVS SERVICE CENTER.
So I decided to not waste time with such TVS Good service advisor and I transport back my vehicle to Mumbai which another cost me 6000.
Tvs service center had 3 days to solve my problem but they denied it,
THE NEXT DAY TILL NOW THERE WAS NO SINGLE CALL FROM PREETESH FROM MANGALORE AND RAJARAM SIR FROM UDUPI SAI RADHA TVS MANGALORE. THIS WAS THE WORST EXPERIENCE WITH TVS SERVICE I BELIEVE.
I mailed this today because I received the delivery today from VRL LOGISTIC
and I am submitting my vehicle to TVS - INNOVATIVE MOTORS
Bahadur Shastri Rd, Bhandup West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400078
Please do the needful and solve my issue as soon as possible.
If you are concerned about the customer experience & the safety of your product owner, I suggest increasing the availability of technicians & equipment at your service centers
From a completely dissatisfied customer.
Regards
Mithun Amin
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Please find the below service center details
Sai Radha TVS Mangalore
Carmel, KMC Mercara Trunk Rd, Mallikatte, Kadri, Mangalore, Karnataka 575005
Preethesh
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Shri Lakshmi venkatesh tvs
Karkala Road, Kanchinadka, Padubidri, Udupi - 574111 (Opposite Abharan Jewellers)
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Sai Radha TVS UDUPI
Rajaram sir
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Regards
Mithun
TVS Motor Company customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.