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@aakashadi: About the service costs... The Skoda dealer (a monopoly) has an online estimation tool. But since the Hyderabad workshop is far away from my house, I go to a third party workshop in Kavuri Hills area and they are very reasonable (so far at least!). They do use genuine parts and the work Read More...

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@aakashadi: I drive quite aggressively (but defensively) and I haven't really measured the mileage; but the onboard computer tells me that it is giving 13 kmpl at speeds not exceeding 100-110 kmph. In the city traffic, with dual AC running, I get about 9-10 kmpl. It is a heavy car and you can't expe Read More...

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An update on my car: as of today, my Skoda is holding up very nicely. No problems other than a loose fuse blowing up the external lights electronic control unit (some lights would not work). For about Rs. 5,000 I was able to get it fixed by a competent specialist electrician and as it turned out, no Read More...

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Though it is so late in coming, I thought I should finish the story of my bitter confrontation with ICICI Prudential a few years ago. This pertains specifically to the 3rd last paragraph where ICICI Prudential people tried to be over-smart and attempted to void my previously taken Term Life policy. Read More...

Commented on nikunjm's review

@nikunjm: I am sorry you had such a terrible incident with Skoda DSG gearbox. I think the auto-transmission (DSG) technology is too complex and fragile for Indian conditions. In my case, as you said in the end, luck is on my side... I recently bought a *used* Skoda Superb (2010) Petrol 1.8 TSI with Read More...

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@1word: I am sorry I am posting this so late; but one should never *ever* sign up for any ULIPs / Endowment plans etc, where you are mixing life insurance with your investments. Those products are very lucrative for the insurance companies--but never for the policyholder! Term Insurance--that too af Read More...

Commented on nitinaren's review

Repeat comment... sorry.

Commented on kunwer's review

Mr. Sachdev, we have been using a Su-Kam inverter for the past 5-6 years and I would like to personally tell you that we are totally happy with it. Now, coming to the topic at hand, I sympathise with your situation, but a sophisticated car like Skoda Superb has to be shown some respect and tender lo Read More...

Commented on kunwer's review

Mr. Sachdev, we have been using a Su-Kam inverter for the past 5-6 years and I would like to personally tell you that we are totally happy with it. Now, coming to the topic at hand, I sympathise with your situation, but a sophisticated car like Skoda Superb has to be shown some respect and tender lo Read More...

Commented on sanju764's review

I totally agree with your comment about Skoda Superb being a fabulous car. It is unfortunate that such a wonderful machine/manufacturer is getting a very bad rap in India. It is a catch-22 situation I think. Their cars are well-built, but Indian drivers (particularly the professional drivers) don't Read More...

Commented on nitinaren's review

Nitin, congratulations for choosing Skoda's value. I too am a proud new owner of a Skoda Superb--but I went for a used (2010 model) 1.8 TSI MT because I love stick-shift cars and didn't want to complicate my life with service issues on our not-so-great Hyderabad roads. I found one well maintained lo Read More...

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@nidhimittal1307: I am in Hyderabad. I am assuming you are from Lenskart. In my opinion, Suman and his team are not ready for prime-time launch yet. Overall, a disappointing experience if I include my interactions with Delhi call centre and your automated e-mails.

Commented on sheikhoo03's review

I completely agree; Tata service people care more about begging/convincing you to give them a 10/10 than about mending their broken back-end service. Pathetic brand.

Commented on RAKSHITGULATI's review

I own an Indica Vista Quadrajet (2008 model) and I can say confidently (even without comparing it with any other car) that Tata does NOT know how to build sturdy and reliable cars. My 4-yr old car has only about 22,000 km on it, but I've had numerous issues with this piece of crap. The only positive Read More...

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What about the Vista engine? It is ok (I haven't had any problems so far). Compared to a petrol engine, it is a little sluggish, but I guess it is to be expected. My 2008 car is noisy when the engine is cold, but becomes quieter after 5-min. I got used to it now. If you are happy with your 2011 V Read More...