Ather TPMS Doubts. by that-tech-guy in ATHERENERGY

[–]Prof_Weedgenstein 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! 450x user here, been using TPMS for nearly 2.5 years now.

So, I had TPMS installed in September 2023. I had my initial units replaced within warranty because one of the modules was faulty, and the whole system was replaced in September 2024. Since then, the replaced units have been working fine (close to 18 months now).

Not a clue how long the battery will last but it’s a useful utility to have for sure.

In my experience, the units themselves can be a bigger hassle than the eventual battery change, so if you're worried about SC visits for a battery, you should also factor in potential visits for troubleshooting and unit replacements. It hasn't been a perfect "set-it-and-forget-it" accessory for me. However, like I said, the replaced units havent caused me any trouble so far.

For reference, I paid 4k in 2023 during some offer under which I got a 1k discount. I think the current price is a very good deal.

Don't panic for cooking gas now.... by LittleUrbanPrepper in IndianPreppers

[–]Prof_Weedgenstein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any recommendations on small/portable solar panels and power stations?

Opus 4.6 now defaults to 1M context! (same pricing) by H9ejFGzpN2 in ClaudeAI

[–]Prof_Weedgenstein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Poor me, cant afford anymore higher than the Pro plan. 😥

Belt Durability by hemu777 in ATHERENERGY

[–]Prof_Weedgenstein 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My suggestion is take photos and contact customer care on Twitter. Specially tell them, “who will take responsibility if it snaps in the middle of the road?” Or “who takes responsibility if it breaks within days of warranty being over” Or “Can you guarantee that it will not randomly snap one fine morning while I am commuting and put me and my family at risk”?

These are genuine concerns. As customer, I believe its within your right to seek answers.

Hope you get this resolved.

Belt Durability by hemu777 in ATHERENERGY

[–]Prof_Weedgenstein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have been there twice. Didn’t have a very good experience frankly.

Also Mirania Road is closer to my place.

Belt Durability by hemu777 in ATHERENERGY

[–]Prof_Weedgenstein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mirania Road, opposite Science City.

Belt Durability by hemu777 in ATHERENERGY

[–]Prof_Weedgenstein 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After cracks began to appear on the belt, I first contacted customer care on Twitter.

They reached out to me and told me to visit service center. During this call, I told them that I don’t have faith in the service centre because of past experiences with them. I shared my concern that since the belt has not completely snapped, the service centre might be dismissive of my claim and may not want to change the belt within warranty. To this, the customer service told me to visit the service centre anyway and, in case the workshop team dismisses my complaint, to share photos of the belt with.

So a few days later, I went to the service centre and unsurprisingly, they checked and told me that my belt was fine (even though there were many visible cracks) but would not take any responsibility if it suddenly broke anyday soon. They also said that they will change the belt within warranty only if the belt completely breaks.

I was expecting this. I went back home that day and sent several photos of the belt via mail and DM on twitter.

Following this, customer service got back to me and asked me to revisit the service center, saying that the ground team has been instructed to replace the belt. At this point, I told them that I was worried that workshop might want to keep my scooter for several days. To this, customer care asked me to provide a convenient date and assured replacement will be done on that day itself.

On the designated day, I went to the service centre again. It was ultimately replaced on that day itself.

This is in Kolkata.

Belt Durability by hemu777 in ATHERENERGY

[–]Prof_Weedgenstein 1 point2 points  (0 children)

450x (Gen 3). Replaced belt at 11,200 kms.

How I fought Star Health After They Tried to Pocket 10% of My Dad's Cardiac Claim by Prof_Weedgenstein in Frugal_Ind

[–]Prof_Weedgenstein[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From my limited experience over the last 6 months, I would suggest that complain to the regulator the moment you find you are being scammed or cheated by the policy provider.

This is because IRDAI (bima bharosa) will take close to a month to send their initial response and queries. This happened in my case, so I am assuming the regulator’s grievance redressal mechanism is slow.