WING COMMANDER RRK SINHA
OMQ-239/2 CHETAK COMPLEX , AIR FORCE MAHARAJPURA, GWALIOR-474020
MARUTI SUZUKI NIKUNJ MOTORS GOLE KA MANDIR GWALIOR
HAS CARRIED OUT FAULTY SERVICE AND CHARGED Rs. 44000, IT HAS CAUSED INCONVENIENCE TO ME FOR TAKING MORE THAN 15 DAYS TO CARRY OUT REPAIR OF A DEFECT WHICH WAS NOT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NATURE OF FAULT.
I'm sorry to hear about the issues you've encountered with the servicing of your Maruti Suzuki Dzire ZXI at Nikunj Motors, Gole Ka Mandir, Gwalior. Based on your complaint on ConsumerCourt.net, it appears that the service center took over 15 days to address a fault not attributable to the nature of the defect and charged you ₹44,000 for the service. This situation may constitute a deficiency in service under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Summary of Your Complaint
Vehicle Model: Maruti Suzuki Dzire ZXI
Service Center: Nikunj Motors, Gole Ka Mandir, Gwalior
Issue: Faulty servicing leading to prolonged inconvenience and a service charge of ₹44,000
Time Taken: Over 15 days to address the issue
Loss Incurred: ₹44,000
Legal Grounds
Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, consumers are entitled to services that are free from deficiencies. A deficiency in service refers to any fault, imperfection, shortcoming, or inadequacy in the quality, nature, or manner of performance required to be maintained under any law or contract. In your case, the prolonged delay and the nature of the service provided may fall under this definition.
Recommended Actions
Document All Communications:
Gather all receipts, service reports, emails, messages, and any other correspondence with Nikunj Motors.
Take photographs or videos of the vehicle before and after the service, if available.
Send a Legal Notice to Nikunj Motors:
Draft a detailed Legal Notice outlining the issues faced, the inconvenience caused, and the financial loss incurred.
Request a refund or compensation for the deficient service.
Send this complaint via Registered Post Acknowledgment Due (RPAD) to ensure proof of delivery.
Approach the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission:
Jurisdiction: For claims up to ₹1 crore, file the complaint with the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission.
Compensation for mental agony and financial loss - ₹ 200000/-.
Litigation charges - ₹ 25000/-
Refund - ₹44,000/-
Documents Required:
Copy of the formal complaint sent to Nikunj Motors
All service-related documents and receipts
Photographs or videos evidencing the issue
Any correspondence with Maruti Suzuki
Important Tips
Ensure that all your communications are clear, concise, and factual.
Keep copies of all documents and correspondence for your records.
Follow up regularly with the concerned parties and document all interactions.
Legal Precedents
View similar case against Maruti Suzuki.
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Alternatively, the Maruti Suzuki may pay a sum of Rs.1,00,000/- towards the same. The Maruti Suzuki shall also pay the complainant a sum of Rs.50,000/- towards mental agony and harassment he faced due to their inability to repair the complainant's new car and Rs.10,000/- towards litigation charges.
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