Fiat Grande Punto 90HP - Detailed Ownership Review


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last shot of her just couple of minutes before the accident .

have lot of pics and had a plan for a great foto session but all gone.
i feel like a dead soul nowadays.
 

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The estimates are usually higher. Long back, our Zen had a similar accident when it hit an electric pole. It suffered radiator and major body injuries. The MASS gave an estimate of 1.2lacs. Still the final bill was around 75k.
 
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The estimates are usually higher. Long back, our Zen had a similar accident when it hit an electric pole. It suffered radiator and major body injuries. The MASS gave an estimate of 1.2lacs. Still the final bill was around 75k.
Yes, wishing that the final expense comes out to be less than the estimate. But I am sure it will be restored to new and you will continue driving to the hilt [:)]
 
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RSM, on d'day ,i was totally confused what really fiat RSA means actually.
i called chennai concorde,vellore vst(vijai sales) toll free helpline,kvr kannur,couple of my friends and whoever i thought would help me.
toll free helpline remains biggest bu*^sh## .the lady immediately taught me that it is an accident so whatever to be done would be levied from my pocket. may it be towing or any technician coming for a visit.that is not what i intend to hear in such a serious situation.
then she connected me to a local towing agent who neither understand english nor hindi or malayalam,she said to me that she is also not able to understand him so i had to talk to him directly and she set a conference call where she remained hearing our conversation.
finally after all blah blah and yada yada, she asked "is everything fixed are you satisfied with the deal!!!"
Jayadev, I understand that you must be worry about cars repairs, but just to understand, did you buy RSA afterwards or it came with your car (Older car like mine didn't have this, I bought RSA afterwards).
And if towing is chargeable in case of accident, when one will use this service. This is illogical from her part.
But I feel, if you bought RSA afterwards, they might assumed you are not covered and try to give you some contact numbers of towing guy.
Even I see the towing vehicle is of lower class vehicle. When I called I got a bit truck, where car was loaded to it, not towed. I have mobile picture, I will upload.

Anyway, let car come to its shape, I insists you must complain to Fiat if they asked for any money for towing.
 
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did you buy RSA afterwards or it came with your car (Older car like mine didn't have this, I bought RSA afterwards).
i bought my punto in october 2010 obviously it came with free RSA .but i did not get any receipt for it but a 30-40 page booklet containing all contact numbers and details.

And if towing is chargeable in case of accident, when one will use this service. This is illogical from her part.
But I feel, if you bought RSA afterwards, they might assumed you are not covered and try to give you some contact numbers of towing guy.
the whole drama was illogical.so let us forget it.
she clearly stated that if it was any other kind of breakdown the RSA would help free of cost but if it is an accident then towing to repairs , everything would be charged.
i argued and double confirmed with her regarding the RSA but all in vain.

Jayadev, I understand that you must be worry about cars repairs, but just to understand
Anyway, let car come to its shape, I insists you must complain to Fiat if they asked for any money for towing.
yes ,punto was like a family member, she remains like a hub for all sort of vacation plannings touring and fun . ...just cant stand to see punto being absent from porch..

just wondering if there is any way to get her back soon. the concorde guys said chennai fiat godown suffered fire accident so procuring spare parts will take bit longer so it would take at least 1 month to get it repaired.
 

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last shot of her just couple of minutes before the accident .

have lot of pics and had a plan for a great foto session but all gone.
i feel like a dead soul nowadays.
This dead soul will be replenished with life again as soon as the Punto comes back in perfect shape. Best of our wishes are with you.

Drive Safe,
350Z
 
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How much amount will you have to pay after insurance
any guess.
they said 50 percent of the total bill around i.e Rs.35-40k presently as in the job card.
but insurance surveyor said metal parts would get 80 percent recovery. so yet to figure out exactly how it is. Monday i will meet my dealer and get it confirmed.
 
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Yes, do check out with your insurance guy to know the details of what all and how the things are being charges? And if you have some time, make sure you do check the progress of the work.
 
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And Jayadev do let me know if you want any help. If needed i will also check the progress of the car and keep updating here with pictures if possible.
 
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