Free replacements for stolen Skoda badges

Skoda Auto India has offered to replace stolen emblem badges from its cars free of charge after a recent spate of thefts.

Autocar India is reporting that prices for stolen Skoda badges range from between Rs600 (around £6.50) when adorned on a Fabia’s front-end and Rs1500 (approximately £16) when fitted to a Yeti’s rear.

Skoda’s dealership in Mumbai has reported that it expects the free badge replacement service will reduce the street value of the emblem and deter further thefts.