{"id":243770,"date":"2023-11-01T10:18:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T10:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=243770"},"modified":"2023-11-01T10:18:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T10:18:56","slug":"my-unreliable-tata-tigor-a-tale-of-several-warranty-claims-niggles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/news-features\/my-unreliable-tata-tigor-a-tale-of-several-warranty-claims-niggles\/","title":{"rendered":"My unreliable Tata Tigor: A tale of several warranty claims & niggles"},"content":{"rendered":"
BHPian TMitall <\/strong>recently shared this with other enthusiasts.<\/p>\n I own a Tata Tigor XZ+ 2019 model purchased in may 2019. The car has clocked 50100 Km till now.<\/p>\n Heads up<\/strong>: The car while strong, compact, fun to drive in city has been a true nightmare to own. Tata sold me a lemon and car visits service centre every month or two- the longest this car has been away from service centre was 4 months that too because of my marriage falling in between and me not having time to get minor issues checked.<\/p>\n The current issue 1<\/strong>: Plastics of engine bay especially headlight plastics on the back\/inner side developing cracks and on touching falling<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As you may see from photos the black plastic of headlight is developing cracks and all the nearby plastics have already broken. The plastic is so dry and breaks off like a potato chip.<\/p>\n I talked to service centre regarding this and all they had to say was headlight is not covered under extended warranty and will be chargeable to replace. Didn’t give me a clear idea whether not replacing the same would be safe in long run, if the plastic of headlight breaks and water enters in.<\/p>\n So I need your advise on whether i should go for replacement or let it run?<\/p>\n Current issue 2<\/strong>: Engine heating up- problem found- radiator fan needs replacement second time in 3 years.<\/p>\n Solution by tata: Your last service was delayed by 3 months (not my mistake- read on), so we will not give claim under extended warranty. I sent mail to higher managements and only 60% claim has been approved.<\/p>\n Past issues:<\/strong><\/p>\n What do members suggest?<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Approach consumer court where nothing will most probably happen or<\/p>\n 2. Accept my damned fate and keep the car running.<\/p>\n 3. Sell the car? have one Honda city and Xuv 700, but either will get ruined in chandni chowk and karol bagh where tigor runs for office duty. My Tigor is also severly scratched up thanks to these areas.<\/p>\n Here’s what GTO <\/strong>had to say on the matter:<\/p>\n Sorry to hear about your experience. What a colossal waste of time & effort. My advice = cut your losses and move on. No pointing throwing good money \/ time after bad.<\/p>\n Since the Tigor is used for office duty in rough areas, best to buy something durable & abuse-friendly. For choice of car, look at what Uber & Ola use. A new Dzire or WagonR will be just perfect for this kind of usage. Your running is very high & both of these cars are available with CNG kits.<\/p>\n Basically, you need a beater car so that your XUV700 & City remain in top shape. Marutis are the absolute best choice for beaters.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Read BHPian comments for more insights and information. <\/p>\n\n
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