BAL has confiscated Rs 300,000 worth of counterfeit spares from various raids conducted around Mumbai. Though the company has taken strong steps to discourage counterfeiting, these spurious spares have been spotted at various locations across India.

The company conducts random raids at dealerships and shops. The people involved have been detained and the merchandise been confiscated. Officials from Bajaj say that the description of authenticity is available on their website (http://www.bajajauto.com/services_gparts.asp) . And cross country raids will soon be in effect.

If you think counterfeit spares can save you a few bucks, you are being penny wise pound foolish. Fake spares arriving from local vendors have the ability to cause long-term damage since they can fall well below the required quality benchmark. Do not buy the seller’s deceiving claims. Before receiving the spare part, check for the seal. Make sure you’re buying the spare from an authorized dealer.

Press Release

Pune: Bajaj Auto has started a campaign against piracy in the country. The Police have conducted raids on few automobile spare parts shops in Balaram Street, Mumbai, which were packing & selling counterfeit parts of Bajaj spare parts packed in non-genuine packing.

These criminal actions not only infringe ‘Bajaj brand ‘ affecting brands credibility, but also cheat the customer who gets a substandard part, which when fitted in vehicle will not give proper service, besides possibly creating safety issues. The government also loses precious revenue in terms of taxes.

Bajaj's taking serious action against those selling spurious spares

In order to contain this social menace, Bajaj Auto Ltd has initiated action against such counterfeiters & following shops in Balaram Street, Mumbai were raided with the help of EIPR Mumbai & Mumbai Police & the named persons were arrested.

1) M/s. Satkar Automobile (Mr. Sarvinder Sarvansingh)

2) M/s. Perfect Scooters (Mr. Sarbajit Santuksingh)

3) M/s. Raj Ratan Automobiles (Mr. Kantilal Pukhrajji Bohra)

4) M/s. Dilip Auto Agency (Mr. Dilip Babulalji Bafna)

Above offenders have been arrested & FIR has been filed against them under Trademark act. 4000 pieces of Counterfeit parts, fake packing material, worth Rs. 3 lacs were seized from their premises.

Bajaj Auto has taken elaborate steps to ensure that its genuine spare parts are easy to identify. A holographic strip with special characteristics is a part of every packaged part. The details of the security measures are detailed on the Bajaj Auto website: www.bajajauto.com under the Service section.

Bajaj Auto has conducted similar raids in Pune & will conduct such raids in all other cities across the country to protect Bajaj brand & the customer.