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Buying Guides30 Oct 20267 min

Tata Altroz iCNG Boot Space: What the Twin-Cylinder Layout Really Saves

Twin cylinders leave a usable luggage floor, but a CNG Altroz still carries less than the petrol car. Here's how to test whether your bags fit.

Buying Guides30 Oct 20267 min

2026 Hyundai Venue HX8 Diesel Automatic: Is This the Sensible Trim?

The HX8 brings diesel automatic convenience below the top Venue trim. Here's where the equipment helps and what to verify before booking.

Buying Guides28 Oct 20267 min

Buying a Dealer Demonstrator Car: The Checks a Discount Cannot Replace

A test-drive car can be good value, but check its VIN, registration, warranty start, usage and true on-road price before paying.

Buying Guides28 Oct 20267 min

Used-Car Service History: Check the VIN, Invoices and Missing Years

A stamped booklet is a start, not proof of a car's full life. Build a VIN-linked timeline and test it against an independent inspection.

Buying Guides28 Oct 20267 min

95 vs 100 Octane Petrol in India: Read the Manual Before Paying Extra

RON is knock resistance, not a guaranteed mileage boost. Check your exact engine's requirement and the current Indian fuel specification.

Buying Guides28 Oct 20268 min

Mahindra Thar Roxx 4x2 or 4x4? Choose for the Roads You Actually Drive

The 4x4 badge is useful only when your routes need its hardware. Compare real usage, variant availability and whole-life cost before choosing a Thar Roxx.

Buying Guides28 Oct 20268 min

Maruti Victoris CNG or Strong Hybrid? Compare the Routine, Not Just Mileage

Victoris CNG and strong hybrid suit different buyers. Compare local fuel access, manual versus automatic driving, luggage needs and total cost.

Buying Guides24 Oct 20266 min

Selling a Used Car: How to Build a Defensible Asking Price

A listing price is only a starting point. Compare like-for-like cars, document condition and service history, and budget for repairs honestly.

Buying Guides24 Oct 20265 min

Roof Box for a Family Trip? Count the Rack and Box Before the Bags

The roof-load number is not free luggage allowance. Crossbars and the empty box consume part of it before the first suitcase goes in.

Buying Guides24 Oct 20267 min

Buying a Used Car After the Monsoon? Check for Hidden Flood Damage

A clean cabin is not proof that a used car has never been flooded. Check documents, hidden silt, corrosion and electrical faults before paying.

Buying Guides24 Oct 20267 min

Will a Taller SUV Fit Your Basement Parking? Test This Before Booking

Brochure dimensions do not tell you whether an SUV can clear your ramp, beam and narrow bay. Measure the route and test the exact car before booking.

Buying Guides21 Oct 20266 min

Dashboard Mileage vs Tank-to-Tank Mileage: How to Compare Fuel Use Fairly

A trip-computer figure is not the same as a repeatable fuel log. Learn a practical method for comparing consumption without over-reading one fill.