I went over to the main showroom and was provided with a list of accessories for the DZire which had been unloaded minutes ago.
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All MGA certified seat covers are beige, with dashes of silver/black or all-beige. I had gone to avail the first free service on 21st December and some accessories for the 2024 DZire had unloaded from their supply truck on the same day. Chose the best out of 3 seat cover sets which were shown to me. Pics below.
Not going the Autoform/Elegant way for our DZire since I have had a bad experience with Autoform with my 2020 Creta, plus we don’t need expensive seat covers for the daily rough grind the car is seeing right now.
Beige or any other light colour is preferred for the DZire because the interiors are in beige and the elderly in our house prefer cars which look bright, roomy and spacious from the inside. Dark interiors seem gloomy, and for a Khandaan such as ours which is full of grumpy old folks, it would be a huge deterrent.
In addition, I got the 3D trunk mat, number plate housing, door protector set and a steering cover fitted, last one from outside. Also ordered a nice gold-plated Lord Ganesh idol from Amazon. Have ordered the illuminated scuff plates and 3D in-cabin mats matching the trunk mat from the dealership. I’ll need to get the front armrest fitted from outside. Since the car is seeing in-city commuting only, spending on any additional fitments is not necessary for us.
First Free Service at 215 kms (after 1 month):
It’s just general checkup and washing. Went to avail it on Saturday 21st December, a day after Selene had turned 1 month old. Reached the Maruti Arena workshop at 11 AM, and I was given a rough estimate of 150 rupees and a time of 2 PM. The service manager warmly welcomed me, having been a part of the unveil of my car on delivery day.
The supply truck was being unloaded just behind Selene, which had carried spare parts and accessories from Maruti to this dealership. I went over to the main showroom and was provided with a list of accessories for the DZire which had been unloaded minutes ago. The 3 seat cover sets (compatible with side airbags) were all beige – one was completely beige and the other two had the same pattern all over, with the central cut parts in black in one set while the other set had silver cut parts. I chose the one which looked the most premium out of the 3. Also listed the door protector set, numberplate housing and the 3D trunk mat for fitment after washing was over.
The service advisor kept me updated. Selene was driven into the Nexa washing hangar next door, since the Arena washing bay was full. Good for me, because our DZire got the Nexa washing treatment, complete with dashboard and doorpad polishing. It was driven back to the Arena dealership at 1:35 PM, after which they commenced with the accessories fitments. By 3 PM, all the work was over, Selene was sparkling from the outside and glistening from the inside. I was out of the dealership by 3:30 PM.
- x 145.00 = First Free Service (with a Microfiber cloth & 3 screenwash pouches)
- 6,555.00 = SAB PU Design 3 colour seat cover set
- 1,320.00 = 3D Trunk Mat
- x 195.00 = Door Protector Set
- 2,260.00 = CGST & SGST @ 14% each
- 10,475.00 = Total
Numberplate housing charges were waived off.
Some pics:
The side-airbag compatible beige/black PU Design. (MGA accessory)
Rear seat. Opted for direct fitment, no bucket fit/finish.
3D Trunk Mat. (accessories)
A Steering Cover for additional grip. (300 bucks)
Door protector set. (MGA accessory)
Numberplate housing.
We have noticed a few small gremlins in the past week or so. After shutdown, locking from the driver door button gives off a long beep, as if something inside the DZire has not been shut properly. Even after opening and closing the driver door, the long beep persists. Locking from the key finally solves this.
Also, family members have reported that the “Auto Start/Stop Not Available” has popped up on the MID a couple of times now when Selene slows down to a halt in dense traffic. I have yet to notice it, but I usually drive with that button disabled, so I can only test it when I take her out the next time with the feature enabled.
Rest is all good. Selene is keeping everyone happy. Smoothness and pickup is good, head/body nods till shifting to 4th aside. A very predictable, practical and safe option in this segment, IMO. Our whole family is absolutely satisfied with the unanimous choice they have made.
ODO sits at 257 kms today. HI!
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