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      @Roshun & Shreyans, "Is it worth buying a used Skoda?" Any points to keep in mind when buying a used Octavia which has run 50k kms, keeping in mind huge parts cost and maintenance ?
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          Shreyans Jain 12 minutes ago

          Not a great idea. The Octavia has been discontinued for many years now and maintenance is going to be very costly. And then, an Octy with just 50k on the clock makes me suspect odometer tampering.

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      My friend want a urgent answer.He is having a big confusion which car to buy.He has compared two cars one is Swift Dzire vxi and second Polo gt tsi 1.2 which one will be better to drive,fuel,power,good features and smooth in riding.
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          Shreyans Jain 8 minutes ago

          Ask him to consider other options, as I will recommend neither. The reliability concerns regarding the Polo’s DSG gearbox as well known. And the Dzire VXi has unacceptably weak brakes. Ask him to upgrade to the Dzire ZXi instead if he really wants it(better brakes + safety kit). But my suggestion will be to wait for the Ecosport Ecoboost.

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      When is the M&M new scorpio going to be launched in starting 2014 or in the mids of 2014?@roshun sir and shreyans sir,do you think it is worth waiting for the new scorpio?Should we keep our expectations high as much as we had for the xuv500,will M&M give the scorpio a whole new body and improve all the drawbacks?eg. the scorpio has very less amount space to offer you both yourself own a sc -- more --
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          Shreyans Jain 46 minutes ago

          Space is expected to be much better. Same for the ride quality and dynamics. They may also provide the 140hp version of the MHwak engine. Really hope they do their homework properly with the new Scorpio and do not leave the customers to do the last 10-15% of the R&D like they did with the XUV. Nothing official about the launch though.

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      Hi. One general question. When we go for a tire change should we ask some exchange money for the old tires? Is it a norm?
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          Shreyans Jain 1 hour, 52 minutes ago

          Yeah, its a norm. Even if your old tires are worn down to shreds, you get about 200 buck per tire.

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          Amit 1 hour, 49 minutes ago

          It is normal to ask for some money for your current tires. Even when the tires are worn out people get some money for them, maybe 50 or 100 rupees a tire, but even that is saving. Regards.

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      Diesel or Petrol engine decision is based on daily running. If running is less than 1000 kms /month, petrol is suggested since diesel engines are costly compare to Petrol. And if running is less, Petrol engine is recommended.Apart from cost factor, is there any need for more running for diesel engine essential to keep it maintained ? Also is it required to start the engine daily? I am interested o -- more --
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          Anupam Bhatnagar 2 hours, 59 minutes ago

          I suggest you to buy petrol car only if your running is limited to 1000kms/month. No it is not necessary to start your car every day as these days diesel engines are very much refined . You would be paying more cost , more registration tax , more VAT and more insurance if you buy diesel car.

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          Sabha Ratnam 2 hours, 31 minutes ago

          No.. There are no limits. But please note that maintenance costs are also high in the diesel. As the vehicle ages the service cost for the same model petrol will be much less than Petrol. More over you get one advantage. everytime you fill fuel you pay less than the petrol guy. But you would have paid that extra when you bought your car.

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          Shreyans Jain 1 hour, 35 minutes ago

          Nothing extra is required. But it just does not make any sense to buy a diesel car if the running is limited.

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      Diesel or Petrol engine decision is based on daily running. If running is less than 1000 kms /month, petrol is suggested since diesel engines are costly compare to Petrol. And if running is less, Petrol engine is recommended.Apart from cost factor, is there any need for more running for diesel engine essential to keep it maintained ? Also is it required to start the engine daily? I am interested o -- more --
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          Amit 1 hour, 51 minutes ago

          Diesel is primarily chosen for cost savings. If you take cost out of the equation, modern diesels do not need any special care as compared to their petrol counterparts. The only thing with your usage will be that for such short runs your engine may not even come to optimum operating temperature if the ambient temperature is cold. It will sound and…[Read more]

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      Sir,Can i exchange my stock music system at Ertiga zxi & upgrade it to a better one.If yes what price can I get from the stock music system & what will be a good upgrade including woofer & how much will it cost.I asked an aftermarket shop,they said they wont exchange.Will it void warranty?
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          Deblin 3 hours, 50 minutes ago

          Sorry,seems to be a problem in my internet connection

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          Shreyans Jain 43 minutes ago

          Woofer and amp setup will compromise the warranty. The smart way is to keep the head unit and just upgrade the speakers. The sound quality will significantly improve without spoiling the look of the dash and without affecting the warranty.

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          Deblin 32 minutes ago

          Any suggestions on the speaker?Can I exchange my speakers?Actually I was planing to install a GPS cum bluetooth cum touchscreen DVD player.Is it possible to install that without changing my head unit.If no what is the alternative?How much can I get for exchanging speakers of ZXI model?

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          Shreyans Jain 15 minutes ago

          The alternative is in your pocket. Your smartphone. Both Google maps on Android and Nokia Drive on Windows 8 provide accurate and reliable navigation with turn-by-turn and voice output as well. Cant comment on what you’ll get for the ZXi’s stock speakers. Lets see if others can pitch in on this. Replace with with brands like Rainbow or Infinity

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      Sir,Can i exchange my stock music system at Ertiga zxi & upgrade it to a better one.If yes what price can I get from the stock music system & what will be a good upgrade including woofer & how much will it cost.I asked an aftermarket shop,they said they wont exchange.Will it void warranty?

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      Sir,Can i exchange my stock music system at Ertiga zxi & upgrade it to a better one.If yes what price can I get from the stock music system & what will be a good upgrade including woofer & how much will it cost.I asked an aftermarket shop,they said they wont exchange.Will it void warranty?

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      which has lower nvh levels dezire diesel or amaze diesel
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          Siddhartha Mishra 2 hours, 35 minutes ago

          I would say the Dzire has better NVH levels inside. Outside, I felt the Amaze diesel sounded more raucuous.

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          Shreyans Jain 1 hour, 34 minutes ago

          Dzire, especially at idle. Both cars are decently refined at speed.

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