When you leave your car at an authorised service centre, trust is part of the service you expect. Unfortunately, our recent experience with MG has been anything but reassuring.
On 10 June 2026, we handed over our MG Astor to Cargo Motors (Kutch) Pvt. Ltd., MG Gurugram, for its scheduled periodic maintenance.
Later that very same day, we received a call from the dealership informing us that our vehicle had met with an accident while in their custody. The only assurance offered was that the damage would be repaired and that we would not be charged for the repair.
But that raises a very basic question: why would a customer ever be expected to pay for damage caused while the vehicle was under the dealer’s care in the first place?
Several important questions still remain unanswered:
• How did a customer’s vehicle sustain such extensive damage inside an authorised service centre?
• Why was the vehicle not delivered on the committed date of 11 June, despite assurances given by the dealership?
• Why has there been no proactive communication regarding the revised delivery timeline?
• Why are there no meaningful updates being shared on the service group, forcing the customer to repeatedly follow up?
Beyond the physical damage to the vehicle, this incident has caused significant inconvenience and hardship:
• We have been left without our vehicle for an indefinite period, disrupting our daily schedules and commitments
• We have had to deal with the stress and uncertainty of not knowing when our car will actually be returned
• We are now faced with the possibility that the vehicle’s future resale value may be adversely impacted, as accident repairs and repainted panels are factors that many buyers consider while evaluating a used car
• Most importantly, our confidence in entrusting our vehicle to an authorised service network has been severely shaken.
The issue here is not merely a dented bonnet.
It is about accountability, transparency, communication, and taking responsibility when things go wrong.
Customers choose authorised service centres because they expect a higher standard of professionalism and care. While accidents may happen, the manner in which an organisation responds afterwards reflects its true commitment to customer service.
As of today, we continue to wait for clear answers, timely updates, and the return of our vehicle.
We sincerely hope that MG Motor India and Cargo Motors Gurugram address this matter with the seriousness it deserves, compensate customers fairly for the inconvenience caused, and ensure that no other customer has to go through a similar experience.
A repair may restore the car, but who restores the customer’s trust?
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