It's been a month since I've been fighting for a car I bought

It all started on 16 April - I go to my dealer (Kropex Auto) to get my vehicle. The vehicle starts making weird noises once I start the ac. As per the dealer this is common in every car and more so in sierra so I should take the delivery. I fought back and eventually managed to push them to get it checked before the delivery. It took them 11 days to come back and inform that a nut had gone loose due to engine heating - I fought as this seemed to be too trivial of a reason for them to take 11 days - but couldn't manage to achieve anything

After 10 days of fighting I lost hope and went to take the delivery

The rest is there in the linkedin post attached

I still don't know what's being done to my car at the service center. The SC team states that tata motors is handling the case and I should ask them. Tata motors does not give any answers

Don't buy the Tata Sierra till these issues get resolved is my humble opinion

Edit 1: The PDI was done - but surprisingly couldn't catch these issues then

I was travelling to Chandrapur, Maharashtra. And at midnight 12, my battery percentage dropped to 11%. I tried charging at Tata motors, Telio and HPCL pumps but none were working. Finally, I thought of giving try to Nexa, but when I reached on Charger on duty watchmen told NON Maruti cars not allowed to charge. I insist him to let me do, as I don't have any working chargers nearby. But he clearly denied and connected me to his manager. He also denied access telling he needs to give authorisation using RFID to start charging, and that he won't do.

Does anybody faced same issue? Or something is wrong with this particular showroom?

Hello
I am new to all this
I have a Nexon EV 45, and this is my first car.

My first servicing happened at only 871kms because that was the 3month mark according to the manual.
Then the 2nd servicing happened at 3531kms because that was the 6month mark (in early January this year) and all these services were provided. Total cost came out to ₹6653.

My questions now are that,

1. Were all these services necessary?
2. Was I charged fairly?

Also now I am at 7900kms, I have been getting an error “motor over heating”, i am taking the car to the service center now, my guess is coolant is depleted. And I might need to top it off along with wiper fluid.

Is coolant depleting so soon, normal?
How much should I expect the charge to be this time?

Hi community members,

I have recently purchased a TATA Tiago and have done approx 2500 KMs till now in about a month. My use case is 70% highway and the rest 30% in city. I have tracked all the fuel expenses till date and found that the car has returned approx 14KMPL till date. (Tankful method)

I have following observations with r/o the mileage of my car:-

1. The mileage shown on MID is very optimistic and is not accurate. When compared to tankful to tankful method, I find that it inflates the mileage by about 1.5 to 2 KMPL.

2. The true mileage of my car in city hovers around 12-13 KMPL.

3. In the highways (it's a state 2 lane highway with quite some turns, ups and downs and breakers) the true mileage hovers around 15-16 KMPL.

Are the above figures consistent across other Tiago users?

Will the mileage increase in coming times, say after 10K KMs?

Others Tiago users may kindly share their opinions and mileage of their cars?

Any suggestions for increasing mileage?

Planning to book a Tata Safari through CSD in the coming week and I’m genuinely confused between the *Safari Adventure X+ Dark AT Petrol* and the *Safari Accomplished X AT Diesel*.

These are basically the best/top variants currently available through CSD.

*CSD On-road Quotes Shared by Prerana Motors, Bengaluru:*

1. *Safari Adventure X+ Dark AT Petrol* – approx *₹21.82L on-road*

2. *Safari Accomplished X AT Diesel* – approx *₹26.13L on-road*

That’s roughly a ₹4.3L difference, which is substantial.

My Usage Pattern (Very Important)

I’m honestly *more inclined towards petrol*, mainly because of my usage:

1. Mostly Bengaluru city driving

2. Office commute + family outings

3. Average usage around 500 km/month

4. Minimal highway usage

5. Sometimes the car may sit unused for days

6. Few highway trips in a year

And this is exactly why I’m worried about the diesel + DPF combination.

I’ve personally seen DPF issues on my brother’s Verna diesel. He also has low highway usage and specifically has to take the car out for regeneration drives. I really don’t want that kind of ownership anxiety.

But Everyone Around Me Says:

*“Safari means diesel”*

And that’s what’s confusing me.

The diesel definitely felt punchy during the test drive. But Bengaluru traffic didn’t really allow me to push it hard enough to feel the “wow”.

I’m test-driving the petrol variant tomorrow/day after.

My Biggest Doubt:

*Is the 1.5L Petrol Engine genuinely enough for the Safari?*

Not on paper. Not YouTube spec-sheet talk.

I mean in real-world ownership:

> Family loaded

> Overtakes on highways

> Uphill drives

> Long-term smoothness

> Reliability

> Effortless cruising

Is it genuinely well tuned for this big 7-seater?

Or will I eventually regret not taking the diesel?

Because once I buy, I KEEP my vehicles for life. I’m not someone who keeps changing cars every 4-5 years.

My Priorities (In Order)

*1. Safety*

Have a newborn baby girl. Safety is absolutely top priority.

*2. Good Features That Actually Matter*

Not gimmicks on paper. I want the car to genuinely feel premium and useful long term.

*3. Reliability + Service*

This is a BIG one.

How is Tata service really in Bengaluru and long term ownership?

Please don’t give “my friend’s cousin said” answers. I want actual ownership experiences.

*4. Long-Term Ownership*

I maintain things and keep them for years. Even if I upgrade later, I’ll still retain this car.

So reliability matters much more than flashy specs.

*Why Safari?*

Among the cars available through CSD (sorted from high to low pricing), the Safari honestly felt like the best balance of:

> Features

> Safety

> ADAS

> Road presence

> Value through CSD

Other listings on CSD portal:

Jeep Compass

Innova

Harrier

I almost finalized Harrier initially, but the price difference between Harrier and Safari in CSD was only around *₹57k*, so Safari made more sense.

Real Questions to Owners & Experts

*1. Petrol Owners:*

How’s the real-world pull?

Is overtaking confidence good?

Does the engine feel strained?

What mileage are you getting in the city?

Highway mileage if driven calmly around 80 km/h?

*2. Diesel Owners:*

Any DPF headaches with low running?

Does occasional highway usage solve it?

Any long-term maintenance concerns?

*3. Tata Owners in General:*

How’s service quality REALLY?

Are niggles exaggerated online?

Would you buy Tata again for long-term ownership?

I genuinely want practical advice here, especially from people who actually own or extensively drove these cars.

Because right now my heart says:

*Petrol for peace of mind*

But literally everyone around me says:

*“You’re making a mistake not buying diesel.”*

As I already checked out a few Reddit posts, many people suggested that with Tata, it’s always better to get a freshly manufactured vehicle rather than one already sitting in the showroom stockyard.

Presently the dealer says there’s a waiting period of over a month, so yes, it should most likely be a fresh vehicle.

Also, I was inclined towards Mahindra all these years, but surprisingly Mahindra is no longer available through CSD (apparently they stopped because the CSD process is too hectic with all the paperwork, depot approvals, dealer coordination etc).

And yes… this is going to be my first car.

So I really want to make the right decision here rather than an emotional one.

Would genuinely appreciate honest guidance from people with actual ownership experience.

Has anyone used the floor lamination from Tata? It’s leather finish. Was planning to go for this especially since it’s an EV and you can’t go for the full floor lamination which they stick with glue.

Wanted to confirm

1. Will it last long
2. Is it easy to clean
3. Does it look good

[OC] Punch MT Adventure Rhythm (2024) Petrol

Take it lightly, but can't tata's metal is heavy. It is becoming increasingly common nowadays for 2–3-year-old vehicles to develop mechanical issues. People are so focused on brand loyalty that they overlook these unbiased signs of declining quality. Please downvote now.

FYI:- Nexon 2022 Manual XZ+P

I have just completed one of my longest road trips

Bhubaneswar—> ranchi —-> varannsi—-> ayodhya—-> basti

Return to Bhubaneswar via same route.

I have actually used ECO mode while going to ayodhya but while returning i have used City and eco both.

Need some expert opinions regarding a strange issue that happened immediately after service.

Vehicle:

Tata Nexon Petrol 2024

Odo around 15k km

Before service:

- OEM Tata/Mobil 5W30 oil

- OEM oil filter

- OEM air filter

- Stock Bosch YR5MEO spark plugs

Today’s service work:

- Shell Helix HX8 Extra 5W30 oil

- Tata OEM oil filter

- Mahle/Purolator air filter

- NGK LKR7BIX-P iridium spark plugs installed directly from packet

- Coolant changed .

- All wheels removed, hubs/discs cleaned

- AC vents cleaned using foam cleaner spray

- Water wash

Important observations during service:

- Technicians disconnected many connectors/cables around engine bay for almost 1 hour while changing spark plugs.

Now the issue:

After service:

- Car drove perfectly fine for around 6 km back home.

- I even switched OFF and ON once after reaching home started normally.

- But after few hours, suddenly vehicle refused to start.

Current symptoms:

- Dashboard powers ON normally

- All lights bright (no dimming)

- No crank at all when pressing START button

- Only a small buzz/relay/sensor sound from engine bay

- No starter motor sound

Instrument cluster shows:

- Battery warning light

- Oil pressure warning

- Check engine light

- Brake warning

- Immobilizer/car-with-key symbol

- Seatbelt warning etc.

Questions:

1. Are these warning lights normal when ignition is ON but engine is not cranking?

2. Do these signs usually indicate a battery/ground terminal issue?

3. Can a loose battery terminal or grounding issue cause complete no-crank with all electronics working normally?

4. Could partially loose ignition coil/sensor connectors after spark plug replacement cause this?

5. Can moisture from AC foam cleaner entering lower dashboard area affect BCM/start interlock/brake switch and prevent cranking?

6. Has anyone faced similar no-crank issues after Tata service?

7. Could NGK LKR7BIX-P plugs themselves cause any no-crank condition?

Additional detail:

- Headlights and cluster brightness look completely normal.

- No repeated clicking sound.

- Just a small buzz/click from engine bay when START button is pressed.

Would appreciate guidance on the most likely cause before towing it back to service center.

So as you can see in this picture there are blue stains on the negative terminal and i am unable to figure out why ..........?? or is it normal
Another point which i want to mention is i have added auxiliary lights and gave connection from the battery but the wires which you are seeing both are connected with a fuse and then with the lights
Another point i don't use those auxiliary lights ; they are added only for aesthetic as i didn't got fog lamps in my variant of the car so those are just to fill the poverty slots of the car