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Bike buyer wins Rs 20000 compensation after engine overheating and repeated defects
Business
Published on 8 May 2026
The dealer fixed it repeatedly yet the problems returned
A Thrissur consumer commission ordered a dealer to pay Arun Rs 20,000 after his new bike developed multiple defects within two years, including engine overheating, meter issues and fuel tank problems. Arun reported persistent failures despite several service attempts. The panel ruled the dealer was responsible for deficient service and awarded compensation plus costs.
- Arun’s new bike developed several defects within two years
- Issues included engine overheating, meter faults and fuel tank trouble
- Repeated service did not resolve the problems
- The Thrissur district consumer commission ordered dealer compensation
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