Re: Purchasing a scooter from Authorized dealership VS local multi brand dealership

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i have never seen a multi-brand dealership here. Volumes are too high in India for someone to bother with a multi-brand. One scooter you saw in Mumbai, the other scooter was in Mumbai itself or in some other city?

Re: Purchasing a scooter from Authorized dealership VS local multi brand dealership

Mumbai only it's sort of dealer which sells all brands. U can call them unauthorized also I don't know what to call them😂 so just gave a name multi-brand as they sell all brands have 4-5 such showrooms near my area.
And yes volumes are soo high all bikes are parked touching each other almost and I went to enquire but the people seams to be least bothered so I am in mixed mind what to do?

Re: Purchasing a scooter from Authorized dealership VS local multi brand dealership

Lots of such dealerships are opening up. They say they r getting discounts. But don't really understand why company doesn't want to give this discount directly. Also they have ready delivery available for virtually all the bikes.

Re: Purchasing a scooter from Authorized dealership VS local multi brand dealership

Yesss and the price difference is around 5% even with the accessories 😁 . That means the company dealership are getting a huge cut.

Re: Purchasing a scooter from Authorized dealership VS local multi brand dealership

A couple of my colleagues have got Activa from such a 'multi brand' place. Of course other's experience may differ, but it took them a long time to get it registered with the RTO. The strange thing is that the owner book had a stamp of the actual authorised showroom and not the local multi brand one, that's why I don't think there will be warranty issues. So far I have only seen such dealerships in Mumbai. It was also surprising that they had ready stock whereas the actual showroom was talking about a waiting period. They also helped as the guy had less than perfect paperwork when it came to the address proof which the showroom guys were unwilling to do.

Re: Purchasing a scooter from Authorized dealership VS local multi brand dealership

I am planning to by the TVS Apache RTR 200 carb with Pirelli tyres. The "authorized" dealer in south mumbai says there is no production of the pirelli variant while the local multi-brand dealer says that he can deliver the bike on full payment in less than 5 days.

Other than the avaliability, the multi-brand dealer is offering on road price as low as 1.05 lacs while the Authroized dealer says they cant take a penny off 1.12lacs.(it was 1.11 lacs when I called them earlier the same day) The prices include all the standard accessories and extended warranty

The authorized dealer's approach to a customer was not the best. I was not even offered a seat at TVS's Byculla dealership. And this coming from TVS really puts me off. When I went to the multi-brand dealer they were quite welcoming, heck they even asked me what my requirements were to suggestthe best bike. They didnt know I was a fanboy of the Apache.

All things considered, I really want to get the best quality, this experience has me on the mulit-brand dealer's side. Plus I'm saving money!!(for better riding gear ofcourse)

But my paranoid mind thinks its too good of a deal. Anything you guys see that I dont? What say I try other authorized dealers and multi-brand dealers? (Im buying in Jan 2018 so no hurries).

Re: Purchasing a scooter from Authorized dealership VS local multi brand dealership

Hi,

Its Ok to go with the multi brand dealers as far as i know.

The thing is, when i wanted to book my Hornet in exchange of my Yamaha SS 125, i inquired with 3 Honda showrooms in Mumbai but the response was not good as if they are doing a favor by attending us. Also the price quoted was high. Zero follow up from their side wether you want to buy or not. They literally treat us as if we are doing time pass by inquiring about the vehicles. I almost called one showroom for 4 days within a week as he had assured that he will call the valuation guy to get the price for my yamaha but he stopped answering my calls.

On the other side after being pissed off with the Authorized showroom people, i simply walked into one of the multi brand shop in my locality and booked the hornet. Almost less paper work than the showroom . Got the bike within 20 Days along with all the accessories as provided.

The exchange value given for my Yamaha was also good.

And to my surprise there was a difference of almost 4K on the on road price quoted by showroom and the funniest part is that he got me the bike from the same showroom which was adamant to even answer my calls.