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Ownership & Maintenance19 Oct 20266 min

Spare Wheel or Tyre Repair Kit: What to Check Before a Highway Trip

A puncture plan starts in the boot. Check what your car actually carries, the limits of a temporary spare or sealant, and when to call for recovery.

Ownership & Maintenance17 Oct 20266 min

HSRP Replacement for Your Car: How to Check the Official Process and Avoid Fake Links

Before ordering a replacement number plate, check the registering authority's process, plate details and payment destination.

Ownership & Maintenance17 Oct 20267 min

Private Car RC Renewal: What to Check Before Your Registration Expires

A practical guide to checking the expiry date, preparing Form 25 and confirming local requirements before renewing a private car's registration.

Ownership & Maintenance16 Oct 20266 min

Car Battery Health Checklist: The Early Warning Signs to Check Before a No-Start Morning

A 12-volt battery often gives clues before it fails. Learn what to observe, what a proper test can tell you and when to seek qualified help.

Ownership & Maintenance15 Oct 20265 min

PUC Certificate for Your Car: How to Read the Slip, Check Validity and Avoid Last-Minute Renewal

A PUCC is a small document with a visible expiry date and vehicle details worth checking. Here is a practical routine for keeping the certificate valid and readable.

Ownership & Maintenance14 Oct 20266 min

How to Check Whether Your Car Is Under Recall in India—and What to Do Next

A recall is a safety or quality action, not a reason to panic. Learn how to verify eligibility, speak to the authorised workshop and keep a clean service record.

Ownership & Maintenance14 Oct 20266 min

Car Tyre Date Code Explained: How to Read Week and Year Before You Buy

A tyre’s sidewall can tell you when it was made. Learn how to find the date code, why it is only one part of condition, and what to ask a tyre professional.

Ownership & Maintenance13 Oct 20268 min

CNG Car Maintenance Checklist: The Service Habits That Protect Everyday Running Costs

CNG ownership stays economical when routine checks are routine. Use this practical checklist for servicing, filling habits, warning signs and manufacturer guidance.

Ownership & Maintenance13 Oct 20267 min

Correct Car Tyre Pressure: Where to Find It and Why the Door Sticker Beats Guesswork

The correct tyre pressure is specific to your car, tyre size and load. Learn where to find it, when to check it and why generic PSI advice can mislead.

Ownership & Maintenance5 Oct 20266 min

E20 Petrol: What Your Specific Car, Not a Viral Claim, Should Decide

Fuel compatibility is vehicle-specific. Check your model’s label, manual and authorised service guidance before turning E20 rumours into an ownership decision.

Ownership & Maintenance5 Oct 20266 min

From Monsoon to Winter: The Small Car Checks That Prevent the Biggest Seasonal Hassles

Seasonal maintenance is mostly tyres, visibility, battery condition and careful attention to warning signs — not a shelf of miracle products.

Ownership & Maintenance5 Oct 20266 min

Car Service Bills Decoded: Turn the Workshop Estimate Into a Clear Yes, No or Not Yet

A good estimate explains why each job is due, how urgent it is and what it costs. Learn to sort scheduled work, genuine wear and optional add-ons.