Best car with worst service - a review after 4 years of onroad experience
I am writing this review after four years of my driving experience. Though I had faced the following issues with my Punto Evo in the initial stage like (Steering oil leakage, service center's negligence in checking radiator coolant oil level which ultimately resulted in almost zero water level, all four tires went out of shape within 26000 km due to improper wheel alignment and balancing, the front power window glass came out of window frame while I was driving which ultimately resulted in small accident, dummy fog plastic came out of front bumper while driving, EBD system failure alarms when the battery is weak and everything happened when the car was under warranty period and it was serviced by authorized service center (ARAS, Madurai). And above all the service advisor might insult you by saying "there are two kinds of customer, one who simply accept our service and pays whatever we ask for and vice versa. By the stunning thing about my fiat punto is that, during the coolant oil leakage period, I had driven my vehicle for around 400 plus kilometers (Madurai to Coimbatore & return). And after identifying this mistake I had taken my car to MyTVS showroom in Madurai and the service person identified the leakage spot and changed some tubes which were weak. And found everything was normal. The amazing part was that though I had driven vehicle for almost 400 plus km, the head gasket of the engine was in perfect condition. And now recently (26.06.2019) there was a block in a tube connected to the radiator, I found this issue only after returning back to Madurai. Still, the radiator is in perfect condition. In simple words, this is one among the best car in this segment. And it took four years for me to find a good mechanic in Madurai. My suggestions are that if you plan to purchase fiat, don't rely upon "Fiat India or its authorized service center (like ARAS located in Madurai). First, try to find a good car mechanic in your location for the car's annual maintenance and then purchase. Life will be happy.
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- Best CarThis is the best ever Car, I also own swift but it is not as good as Punto, It is reliable with awesome driving pleasure, the mileage is awesome.Read More1
- Economy CarBest hatchback car totally Satisfied.Low maintenance cost. Comfortable for a long and short trip.All featuresRead More1
- Excellent Millege: Fiat Punto EVOExcellent road handling. Good fuel average. Elegant look. Zero maintenance cost and superb comfort with the powerful engine.Read More2
- Best carThe initial pickup of the car is great. The mileage is around 18kmpl, and on highways, it is around 20kmpl.Read More3
- Good experience.The drive of the car is very fun-loving but the only minus point is on glass holder.1
- Dream Car- Its a RocketBest car a premium hatch. 45k driven so far with a pleasant ride always. Always in love with this one.Read More2
- Best in the segment!I use the Punto EVO which is a limited edition. It is the best in that segment. The way it pulls and the handling is just mind-boggling. Though the steering is a bit tight, you can handle it easily. There is a decent amount of space in the boot and good under-thigh support for the front passengers. The only issue is storage space. It isn't big enough. The rest all is perfect.Read More
- Best HatchbackBought this beauty in 2017 and after 2 years of usage, it still feels like new (Petrol). Though a lot of new cars have come into the market in these two years I still get people to turn their heads with this car. Pros: 1. Refined Engine that gives excellent performance in this category. 2. Stability on high speed where all of its competitors scores big zero. 3. Comfortable seating arrangements, even if you drive for 10-12 hrs continuously, you will not hurt your back. 4. Best looking car in this category. 5. The thump you get when you close the door gives you a clear idea about the durability and quality of the build. Cons: Haven't found it yet, I heard a lot of people claiming it gives lower mileage but they need to consider the weight of this car is much higher than its competitors.Read More11 1
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