Just been reading articles about the Tata Nano and the Guy Negre Air compressed car on these articles, I guess Tata is marking an impression of India in the world map on the automobile front.
Hope to see the Tata come up the new Air Compressed car. Wish you all the best guys.
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In India privacy doesn’t matter much, at least for the common man. And We Indians don’t make much use of all the facilities that the Banks offer.
Things I learned:
I did have a bank account with ABN Amro for 2 years till 2004 and the minimum balance was 10,000 INR, which of course I didn’t have, so the interest started to eat in to the balance money which I had in my ABN account.
Lesson 1: If you can’t maintain a minimum balance please close your account. Then don’t blame the bank.
The interesting part comes here check this image below, click on the image for a  larger view
I had closed the account in 2004 and still been getting the updates in my email account from the bank. So that means they don’t have a system which notifies that this account is closed.
Lesson 2: If you don’t want to receive spam mails kindly update your details with the bank
When talking about updating  here is one more interesting image down below, click for a larger version
The login didn’t happen at ICICI and the check the regret message dated Aug 14th 2002. Abandon pages still exist on the server. check this link http://www.icicibank.com/Regret.html
you should still be seeing this link.
BTW Citibank is no exception. They keep sending SMS and calling me up to let me know that they would be interested in increasing the credit limit increase to higher amount, Which I am not interested and had told over the phone to update their system that I am not interested in that offer.
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Lesson 3: Never submit online forms with your personal details unless you are quiet sure that your private data remains private
I do remember the advertisements on banks offering loans use to exist on some 3rd party sites. When clicked on the link it would take to a banner landing page. How many of you checked for the privacy of your data, i.e on which server does that page exist. Assuming if you clicked on X bank banner did you land on X bank website.
And we continue to scream at our Mobile service provider that the DND system is not put in to use.
How many of us use Bank by Phone for the following?
And we continue to say that we had a long wait at the bank.
Lesson 4: Use Phone by Bank or Internet access to finish your work. For 50 RS + taxes will be much lesser than your precious productive time at work and less on your fuel expenses.
OK, I accept that there are quiet a few banks which don’t offer the above, but will have to change in due course of time.
Event: Mahindra Renault Logan Drivathon
Date: 25-12-2007 (Christmas Day)
Venue: YMCA, Nanadhanam, Chennai
Contact: S.Kumar
Mobile:98409 47464
It is supposed to be fun rally organized by Mahindra Renault Logan to test the mileage of your Mahindra Renault Logan.
Before we start, Let us understand on how to test Mileage
So what happened at Mahindra Renault Logan Drivathon – car rally
I was there for the event at 8:30 AM at the venue. The event is supposed to start at 9:00AM which didn’t happen, because of the lack of management skills. Flag off happened, after few apologies made by the announcer.
I started to take the drive at 12:09 PM, went to the Fuel station at Venkanarayana Road.
A gentleman approached and said “Sir we will fill the tank full, out of which 5 litres of fuel price will be waived off and the rest you have to pay, Is that fine with you”.
I accepted, this is how they filled the fuel
My odometer readings were noted down and written on the card. My trip meter was made zero. And I started of to the rally.
Most cars had ladies and kids in the car – the best part was that, some car drivers took a break on the road side to take a leak. “What about the ladies and the kids?” What a shame?, Even if they had arranged for some nice place to take a short break for 2 hour long drive, it would have been nice. Well, my family did take a break at the Petrol Pump station at Venkatnarayana road, before the rally started. I realized, so was happy for my family too.
So my trip meter reading said 103 KMS when I was back from Mahabalipuram to Venkatanaraya road Bharat petrol pump station. I was doing between 50 and 60 KMS/hour. I was driving like a monkey as ordered, to execute things as said.
Now the top up started at the pumping station which recorded about 4.155 litres of petrol. So that means 103/4.155 should be my mileage. Which is actually wrong, because the Car fuel indicator says that my petrol tank is still not full. (Check the video)
My mileage is 24.789 KM per litre, WOW, I could believe it. The same car was doing last week, having a mileage of 9 KM per litre
Here is one more catch my fuel indicator was not saying that it is full tank, see the video to believe it. See other photos to know what was my readings.
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Did you notice the time, which I referred while I entered the pump station 12:09 PM and at what time did I start 12:35 PM and at what time I reached the pump station again 2:59 PM
You want to why the delay
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Do you see the Mahindra Renault Logan on the opposite side of the road in a queue.
What is explained in the video?
If you noticed the video, I had taken at the time when I reached the YMCA ground, still wondering WHY the fuel indicator is not showing the fuel tank full. So it means that there is enough space to fill up some more fuel to make it full tank. Which most of them didn’t realize.
Now to answer the questions
Do you want to know who where the animals?
there were 100 and odd drivers with their family, driving their cars, following orders and not not having fun on the gracious day Christmas
and Who tested on us?
Mahindra Renault Logan Marketing team
A surprise did happen during the prize distribution ceremony. A owner of Mahindra Renault Logan was agitated and trying to claim for the prize as his car did a 40KM per litre mileage (Diesel version owner)
and Who benefited out of this Mahindra Renault Logan Drivathon?
Can you imagine 100 and odd drivers spending their money to filling up the fuel tank full and driving their own cars and following orders at the mercy of Mahindra Renault Logan team for only one reason to prove that Mahindra Renault can do 33KMs per litre for the petrol version and 37KMs per litre on the Diesel version.
I should say that the marketing guys made little spend by gaining more
Who are the loser?
Mahindra Renault Logan owners are the ultimate losers to gain new customers
Who were the gainers?
Mahindra Renault Logan Marketing team – to make fake mileage result. It is pretty simple I say, you have around 100 odd drivers at your disposal feed them you have the results.
Do you want to know how this Viral Marketing is supposed to work?
Let’s say 100 and odd Mahindra Renault Logan happy customers, who had good mileage experience is about to unfold the secret to all their friends and relatives, well sort of boasting off that their car did give an ultimate mileage.
If you care for fellow car owners please digg this or post a link on your blogs. Atleast the new car owners can be spared.
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My First Mahindra Renault Logan 1.4 GLX service explained and here is the userexperience. Comparison with Maruti Service explained
First things first: I had a loyal Maruti 800 for 4 long years 2003-2007 untill I replaced it with a Mahindra Renault Logan 1.4 GLX 2007.
My first experience with GMS motors | Sahil motors in terms of service.
I had been to the service station personally to drop my Mahindra Renault Logan last Friday the 21st of December 2007, so a gentleman supervisor assisted me, early morning at 9:10 A.M, took careful notes.
My requests were:
Apart from the above list, His suggestions were:
As far I know there is no oil change in this service and I was not charged for that.
What things got fixed and what not?
There happened one evil incident on my Mahindra Renault Logan, While We returned home from shopping the same after service. My wife and son at the back seats. My right side back door could not be opened from inside. So what did happen? know it right here.
Now let us look in to the comparison of Mahindra Renault Logan and Maruti Service centers
My experience at Maruti service center
A profile or service history of my Maruti 800 was already available with the service advisor
A job sheet, which will note the requirements for the service to be done for my car
This job sheet comprises of
Now on the Mahindra Renault Logan service center
Job sheet contains
At the time of delivery, My experience with the Maruti’s was best when compared with the Mahindra’s.
The first free service was charged 75 Rupees for replacement of odd stuffs + labour charges + tax. Did I say free service.
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When should you buy a car?
When there is a need to commute (atleast 40 KMs a day) or for other reasons like family, prestige etc. The reason why I choose a sedan and not a hatchback was that, I take my car to my native place, which is around 650 KMs away. So didn’t want my family to feel cramped.
What would be the best option to buy a car?
If you have full cash, that is the best option available. If choosing finance, go for atmost 3 years not more than that. Look for any travel agencies their cars would be financed for not more than 3 years. That is the best value for money.
Why 3years?
Imagine if you took 5 years finance and at the end of 4 year you are planning to upgrade to a new car. Which I did, selling my Maruti 800. You end up making a huge loss.
Market price of car during the 4year + Finance settlement charges (1 year interest rate + pre closure interest amount) = Market price of your car at the 5 year.
What are the things you should look for?
Safety, Value for money, Space, Looks – these are my terms. May differ with individual.
Why?
The moment you drive your car from the car lot, the value of the car depreciates by 20 percent. Shit man. I look for value for money than looks. Look for your ideal car.
What car to choose, Petrol or Diesel, Why?
Petrol cars – good, if you are going to use for your personal and family use and won’t cross more than 50 KMS/day.
Diesel cars – good, if you are going to travel more than 60 KMS and odd/day. That should be better choice when you look at the service point of view. That is one reason you will find most cabs and travel agencies operate Diesel cars than the petrol one.
Now let us break down the pricing details of the car you plan to purchase.
Ex Showroom price – cost that the manufacturer expects, no tax.
On Road Price -Cost of the car + Life time road tax + Annual insurance
Now let me discuss where all you can save money in the price components
Sites to visit before you buy a car http://www.carwale.com
The carwale site has enough calculators for eg. the EMI calculator.
Kindly note: I would have asked you not to get leads for the Finance and the Annual insurance from the dealer. Still compare the prices individually and the comprehensive package offered by the car dealer. Check which is the best & Go for it.
compare cars of your choice before you buy, take test drives, show it to your friends and family. You will come to hear about the good and bad about the car which you are planning to own.
Here is my test drive experience on Mahindra Renault Logan
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If you are in Chennai, this info could be of little help to you. It may work for other cities too, because the mobile market competition is at the peak, that the store doesn’t want to loose a single referral customer.
So here is the trick. You need to do a ground work before you target a store to buy your mobile phone of your choice.
Ground work – check the prices of your favorite model of your mobile at some of the well known stores, If you are in chennai you can inquire at
Tip: Now do the bargain. All you need is to tell the salesman at the mobile store that the other mobile store is offering the mobile at the lowest rates in town. Believe me this tip works.
Kindly Note: Not all stores come down on the prices.
Some Stores which have multiple stores at different parts of the country may not be able to reduce the price as those who run the store locally, It is because of their billing system, they will not be able to change the price of the product. Stores which are owned by a single owner who runs the showroom will be able to take cuts on their profits.
Why?
Because the single showroom owner gets better or the best referrals.
Won’t you refer you friends saying that this store gives the mobile for lowest price.
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Well sounds like I am completely insane, just by the title of the post. OK here is the story of vibrating ring Crezendo condom, which is product of HLL – Hindustan Latex Limited and this product has been there for the past 6 months.
If you want to know what made people think that vibrating ring Crezendo condom is a sex toy, here is the info which is mentioned in sify shopping site
Crezendo condoms with vibrating Ring for ultimate pleasure — The pack has a vibrating ring and three premium condoms. With Crezendo Vibrating Ring you can take your lovemaking to places it hasn’t been before. Crezendo Vibrating ring is designed to take you for a 20 minute joyride through the realms of vibrating pleasure. It provides the ultimate stimulation for you and your partner. It is safe , reliable and comes with an instruction leaflet. It is truly your passport to “The Republic of Pleasure”
There has been protest in certain parts of Madhya Pradesh and all it started by few good men, that the product sounds like a sex toy, just because the ring acted as pleasure enhancer.
HLL says they are ready to withdraw from M.P if there is a written statement from the state Government.
My first look on the Vibrating Crezendo condom cover was not that sexy nor it portrayed women too vulgar, It was just right for condom. There are enough bad things happening in the country and all they could site is a population controlling instrument called – condom. There are enough reactions happening on Vibrating Crezendo condom and the whole is world watching us (India) trying to ban a condom.
What a shame?
BTW HLL is minting money now, the ROI for Crezendo Vibrating Ring condom marketing team would not have even dreamed about the recent success, and that is all ensured by our few good members of our society. Their job is ban colas, TV channels (AXN, FTV), and help ban online sites like orkut, blogger.
Sify shopping online NOW sited selling condoms because they have learned that there are currently no stocks available in M.P and there is huge demand for the product in that state.
I guess M.P will try to ban Sify in their state, just because it is selling them online.
Here are few articles which may be of interest to you
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here is a link to one such contest.
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