Resolving TVS Motors complaints: A Step-by-step Guide

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TVS Motors is one of the leading two-wheeler manufacturers in India, with a wide range of motorcycles and scooters. While TVS vehicles are known for their quality and reliability, but if you face any grievances with your TVS two-wheeler, there are specific steps you can take to get your TVS Motors complaints redressed. The issues can sometimes crop up – whether a manufacturing defect or a dealership-related problem. This blog provides a simple guide to resolving common complaints against TVS Motors.

Common TVS Motors Complaints

Some of the frequent issues faced by TVS owners include:

  • Manufacturing defects: Faulty parts, incorrect fittings, poor vehicle assembly leading to breakdowns or poor performance
  • Poor Mileage: Significant difference between promised and actual mileage figures
  • Excessive engine vibration issues decrease vehicle stability
  • Faulty parts replacements during service not matching OEM standards affecting efficiency
  • Overcharging for repairs/servicing at authorized service centres
  • Lack of cooperation from dealers during vehicle purchase, documentation, etc.

Step 1: Identify The Exact Problem

The first step is to identify the exact issue you are facing. Is there a manufacturing defect in the vehicle? Or did the dealership cheat you while buying the two-wheeler? Is there a problem with the servicing or repairs done by the authorized service centre? Once you recognize the core grievance, proceeding with the correct complaint channel becomes easier. Maintain proper records relevant to the issue like purchase invoices, job cards, warranty cards, etc.

Step 2: Contact The Dealership

If your TVS Motors complaints are related to services by the dealership – like misleading promises given during purchase, overcharging for repairs, poor service quality, etc., first approach the dealership directly. Contact the manager, explain your grievance and try resolving it at that level before escalating it further. Maintain polite but firm communication and keep proper records of interactions, assurances given, etc. If the dealership doesn’t resolve the issue reasonably, proceed to the next step.

Step 3: Reach Out To the Company Through a Toll-Free Number 

The next level is directly contacting TVS Motor’s customer care. You can call their toll-free helpline number, 18002587555, to speak to a company representative and register an official complaint. Explaining the situation to them also helps determine whether it is an individual authorized dealer problem or a systemic company issue. Provide relevant purchase details for reference. The TVS support staff will offer a resolution based on standard policies or escalate it internally if needed. Monitor until completion if it has been resolved satisfactorily at this stage.

Step 4: Send Email To Official Customer Care ID

In some cases, directly interacting with the customer care staff helps get quicker resolutions. However, for future reference and maintaining communication records, email TVS Motors customer care ID – customercare@tvsmotor.com. Provide complete details of your grievance, relevant dates, supporting documents, etc., so they have proper context while responding over email. Follow-up regularly over mail for complaints filed this way.

Step 5: Use Consumer Court / Grievance Redressal Platforms

If your TVS Motors complaints remains unresolved despite efforts via the dealership and TVS Motor’s toll-free number, approach reputed consumer grievance redressal platforms like Voxya to file your complaint. Such forums have legal procedures and experienced professionals to ensure justified resolution for authentic consumer issues. Follow the guidelines and processes mandated by the Department for ideal results. These forums also provide that companies resolve systemic customer problems rather than one-off topics.

Resolving complaints requires perseverance and understanding of various options and routes available to a consumer. Use the above steps to ensure your complaint is addressed suitably based on its nature and extent. Sustained effort with the right channels and approach are key to getting TVS Motors complaints redressed satisfactorily. If you are unsure how to move forward, do not hesitate to contact us.

Complaint against Amazon: Court orders refund for delivering refurbished Phone

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In 2016, Shri Narinder Kumar filed a consumer complaint against Amazon, Apple and Phone seller. Mr. Kumar purchased a brand new Apple iPhone 5s from Amazon’s online store but when he received the product, he was shocked to notice that the phone supplied was actually an old refurbished iPhone and not new as advertised by the seller and the Amazon store. As the phone was defective and old, it started showing issues within the warranty period, soon after the purchase.

When he did not receive any fruitful response or resolution from the opposite parties, Mr. Kumar filed a consumer complaint against Amazon and its seller in District Consumer Court Shimla, Himachal Pradesh under Sections 11 and 12 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, alleging deficiency in service and unfair trade practices.

Though the court dismissed the complaint against Apple, it found Amazon and the seller liable for delivering an old refurbished phone to the consumer instead of the brand new iPhone which he actually ordered.

The court highlighted the fact that there was a deficiency in service as the complainant ordered a Silver iPhone but the opposite party supplied a Grey color iPhone. Also, delivering a second hand refurbished phone instead of a brand new iPhone amounts to unfair trade practice.

In this complaint against Amazon and seller, the Court finally ordered them to refund the purchase amount of Rs.35,699/- to the complainant with interest and pay Rs.10,000/- as compensation for mental agony and Rs.5,000 to cover legal expenses.

If you are struggling with Ecommerce complaint, you can take legal action against seller with the help of Voxya platform. Voxya helps in getting resolution quickly by sending Legal Notice through an advocate and preparing case for filing in Consumer Court.

Real Estate Complaint : Failure to appear in proceedings, is admission of the allegations

Recently, the Consumer Court in Ernakulam gave an interesting order in a real estate complaint wherein the builder failed to appear in court proceedings even after acknowledging the Legal Notice.

Trusting the false assurances given by the builder M/s Holy Faith Builders & Developers Pvt Ltd. regarding the legality and approvals for construction, retired Indian Navy Captain K.K. Nair and his wife purchased a flat in Holy Faith H20 complex in Kochi. However later the couple were shocked to discover that the construction of the apartment violated legal norms, due to which the entire building was demolished as per the Supreme Court’s order. This real estate complaint caused huge financial losses and inconvenience to the complainants.

Being cheated by the builder, the couple filed a consumer complaint against the builder and the bank in Ernakulam Consumer Court under Section 35 of the Consumer Protection Act 2019. After the case was filed, the dispute between the complainants and the bank was amicably resolved, but the builder completely ignored the court proceedings and did not appear before the Court to contest the claims even after acknowledging the legal notice.

The court observed that as the builder failed to appear in the case to challenge and contest the complainants claims so they were considered valid. The Court found that the construction of the apartment was in violation of the law which amounts to deficiency in service and unfair trade practices. Finally, the Ernakulam Consumer Court delivered a judgment in the favor of complainants, directing the builder to refund the money and pay compensation to the complainants for mental trauma. The court also directed the builder to cover the cost of litigation for filing this real estate complaint. Additionally, if the payment was not made within the stipulated time, interest would be levied until its realization.

If you have a real estate complaint, you can file a complaint at Voxya.com. Our legal experts will help you in getting resolution.

Consumer Court in New Delhi fines KIA Motors for Discolouration of Car

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In a recent consumer complaint, the District Consumer Court in New Delhi ordered KIA Motors to pay Rs.70,000/- to the complainant, Sameer Varma. The dispute was regarding rusting of chrome parts in the car Kia Seltos.

Mr. Varma purchased the car Kia Seltos trusting the brand KIA. However, he was shocked to observe rusting on the chrome parts of his Kia Seltos, which caused severe mental trauma to him. He contacted KIA Motors and authorized dealer to get the issue fixed by cleaning and repairing but the issue persisted. Having no other alternative, he decided to file a case against KIA and the authorized dealer in September 2020.

The complainant submitted that the rusting issue in the car was a result of poor product quality, whereas the respondents argued that the use of unauthorized cleaning product and environmental factors such as pollution, hard water residues caused the rusting in the car parts. After examining the evidence, actions and responses provided by both the parties in the consumer complaint, the District Consumer Court in New Delhi rejected the argument of discolouration of car due to Pollution.

The Consumer Court noted that the complainant was not adhering to certain guidelines in the Car Owner’s Manual and the parts were replaced by the opposite party as a goodwill gesture and not as a recognition of a defect in the car parts. Further it was found in the email communication that the opposite party tried to put the blame on the complainant as he washed the vehicle with water on a daily basis and applied non-approved material on these car parts.

Finally, the District Consumer Court in New Delhi delivered an important judgment favoring complainant, directing Kia Motors India and Frontier Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. to pay Rs.70,000/- to the complainant within two months. Additionally, if the payment was not made within the stipulated time, interest would be levied at 7% per annum until its realization.

If you have any automobiles complaint, you can take legal action by filing a complaint at Voxya.com. Our expert legal team will help you in getting resolution.