Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,637 Thanked: 2,479 Times
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The address:
Tyremall
Nepos building 12/713-A,
Nh 47
KUTANELLUR
Phone: 0487 241 1999
Google Maps Link: https://www.google.co.in/maps/dir/&#...ed=0CHoQ9RcwDA
Services Offered:
Pete's Smartwax
Pete's Smart wash and wax
Wheel alignment and balancing
Alloy Wheels and tyres.
Services in pipeline:
--Accessories
--Performance tuning
Things I liked:
--Lots of space. Neat service area.
--Wide selection of alloys
--Good Attention to detail (A special shoutout to the two guys who did the smartwash and wax on my car)
--No trying to upsell
--Excellent workforce. The guys were really dedicated and did a good job.
Things I did not like:
--No proper washing bay. The place is still under construction but a washing bay should have been one of the first things to get constructed. Without a proper washing bay, the washing leaves a lot to be desired. To make matters worse, the pressure washer was also not working, so I had to be satisfied with a wash from running water from a garden hose. But I have to say that the guys who did the wash did an excellent job, though it took them about half an hour more.
--Communication gap. I was in touch with the owner (I got the number from FB and called him up - never knew he was the owner) and he guaranteed a slot for my car but when I turned up, the guys at the shop were totally clueless about the appointment he gave me. They had given another appointment at the same time but luckily (for me), the other guy didn't turn up so they took my car in. Also, he did not have a clue what time the guys come in - I was left stranded for more than an hour, waiting for the showroom to open.
Service Availed: Smart wash and wax.
This includes a wash, interior clean, tyre clean and shine, restoring all black plastics to its former glory and a round of machine wax.
After inspecting the car, two guys started working on my car (sorry that I forgot the names :( )
The car was first washed (that is when I realized that they did not have a proper wash bay and the pressure wash machine was not working) using running water from a garden hose. I was not happy that there is not even a functioning pressure washer, but the guys did a very good job and cleaned the car well, though it took them a lot of time and effort.
Then one guy started with the exterior while the other guy started with tyre and interior cleaning. The tyres were cleaned using a wire brush and after through cleaning, was dressed to give a good shine.
After they were done with tyres, they removed my 3D mats and patiently removed all the debris from my mat using a brush and vacuum cleaner (these were present before I put the 3D mats). The seats and interior were thoroughly vacuumed and cleaned and all the rubber beadings and plastic parts were cleaned and dressed well.
The exterior was treated with a polish and wax compound and they did a good job of restoring the shine. As expected, this did not remove the swirl marks, but removed all hard water marks and stains. The car was looking shiny after the treatment.
The microfiber cloths were clean and the buff pad used with the machine was fresh.
Work In Progress
All ready for the duty
(All pics are from my cell, so kindly pardon the quality)
--Anoop Last edited by GTO : 29th January 2015 at 12:43. Reason: Typos
