The recent floods in Chennai led to huge property and infrastructure damage across the city. Unfortunately, many cars and bikes fell prey to the floods as well. To make matters worse, people have to bear with huge repair costs now. Recently, a Skoda Kushaq owner revealed that he received an estimate of Rs 16.5 lakh for the repair of his car which was damaged in the Chennai floods in December last year.
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Skoda Kushaq Owner Frustrated with Aftersales Service
As per the Kushaq owner, the floods were quite sudden. He had even shared pictures of rising water levels. The water level rose even further (by a few inches) by the evening. Upon realising the terrible situation, he managed to get it on a tow truck at night. Still, the Skoda owner was expecting the insurance to cover any damage. However, he was shocked to see an estimate of 16.5 lakh from the Skoda dealership. They added that the car’s gearbox has to be replaced and it alone would cost Rs 6.5 lakh.
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Naturally, the owner is frustrated with the Skoda service and swears to never purchase a buy a Skoda vehicle again. Previously, he had purchased Yeti. Since the Kushaq SUV was not parked, it is not clear what caused the problem with the gearbox. It is quite likely that the water entered the vehicle’s air intake somehow and damaged the engine. It could have faced hydrostatic lock also. The owner blames Kushaq’s poor design. He claimed that his Mercedes-Benz CLA Class and Jeep Compass were also parked there, only the Kushaq failed to start.
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What We Think
Flooding can happen anytime and cause severe damage to vehicles. You should always have good insurance to cover any unforeseen damage. The same is true for other natural disasters like thunderstorms and cyclones. Also, it is important to avoid passing through deep water as water can get into the engine and shut off. However, if this happens, don’t try to start the car again as the water can damage it even more. In such cases of hydro locking, it is advisable to call for help and have your car towed to professionals.
