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    A lot has been heard of TUFFOIL engine oil additive which is also said to be the world best and even in guinness books of records, has mentioned its viscosity and mentioned as most slippery substance found on this earth etc. Can I get this in INDIA if at all some one is importing it. Or where can I get it and how?
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        Nikhil Kumar 1 day, 14 hours ago

        make best from available resources, thats the best philosophy, … you can any time book a shipment and collect home delivery, but is it that much needed, its just most efficient at present, but is it really needed for an indian hatch, sedan or suv …. i wouldn’t get it coz i don’t own a super car, i just own a car, and i love it that way … cheers !!!

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        Ashwin Bantwal 1 day, 1 hour ago

        Sir thank you for the comments , But I was just thinking for my Yahama bike too which is 17.6 years old and hence I wanted to make her smooth. not doubt it is well maintained, say every 4 months I take her to the doctor ( mechanic) But still just felt how about some Tuffoil which the company say, shows excellent results when used for first time…[Read more]

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    PIAA Xtreme White Bulbs from Hella what do you think will they be good or are there any other company which is better than this or say LED bulbs / lights are almost the same. Where can I get any of the bulbs which you recommend in Mumbai or do you have it in your Accessories stores.
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        Shreyans Jain 3 days, 21 hours ago

        I use and recommend Osram. Philips NIghtbreakers have always got good reviews. Such bulbs are available at accessory shops as well as battery stores. Note that such installations will compromise the warranty.

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    Sir I have an MUV in which I would like to install fog light bulbs. I have heard of LED bulbs which are powerfull and also they spread out guite good unlike Hella or Bosch bulbs which are powerful but do not spread. My travelling is a nights only in Konkan region. Hence can you suggest me a world class bulbs available in INDIA for FOG and main headlamps too for my ENJOY MUV. Any other suggestion -- more --
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        Roshun Povaiah 2 days, 15 hours ago

        Congrats on your decision to pick up the Enjoy. Don’t add any additives to the oil for now. As for the lights, you can upgrade the headlamps to 90/100 lamps with a Hella relay and wiring kit (the HID kits are not really reliable and very expensive). For the fog lamps, you could also upgrade to H3 Narva bulbs – they give a good bright light. And…[Read more]

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    Sir I am purchasing a MUV & would like to register from Kolhapur. Can you pls tell me what would be the total charge to do the registration. I mean one time tax, road tax etc. What would be the final and total cost charged to me. I heard it is 11% of the INV of the MUV. One of the dealer told it is 14% on the INV. PLS let me know finally what and how much I have to sellout.
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        Ashwin Bantwal 4 days, 20 hours ago

        Enjoy from chevy secondly I was told that you have to bargain for everything. But the showroom people did not entertain as they say this is a new launch. Discounts are only applicable after 8-9 months later. Even the mudflap, carpets, car cover does not come along they are charging me for that too. Lastly if I get the car deck and some other…[Read more]

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    Respected Shreyans & Roshun sir. Yesterday I happened to talk with the Chevy show room sales person and I asked that in various auto sight it is mentioned that Enjoy is much more peppier than Ertiga and further on I mentioned the specifications of both the MUV ( BHP & Torqe) As mentioned in the sights Ertiga has 88.8bhp@4000rpm and 200Nm@1750rpm. Where as Enjoy has 76bhp and 190Nm of torqu -- more --
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        Shreyans Jain 1 week, 6 days ago

        Enjoy uses the same engine as the Sail, and is much more drivable than the Ertiga’s. Despite the lower peak power output, this engine suffers from much less turbo lag and the drive is correspondinglt better

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        Ashwin Bantwal 1 week, 6 days ago

        Sir what is the difference between front power and rear power as Enjoy has rear power. Is it so that the show room sales persons logic was right. Will it make the difference.

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        Shreyans Jain 1 week, 6 days ago

        The Ertiga’s engine powers the front wheels, just like the Swift. The Enjoy’s engine powers the rear wheels, just the Scorpio and Fortuner. What the salesperson said was more about pushing his product than fact. Whether the front or the rear wheels are powered makes absolutely no difference to the buyer. This difference is because of the design…[Read more]

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        Ashwin Bantwal 1 week, 6 days ago

        Sir if that is the case how come Enjoy is faster on the block than the Ertiga and why is it more peppier than Ertiga. Lastly how come Enjoy can pull 7-8 passengers smoothly than Ertiga? In every auto sight Enjoy is favoured better than Ertiga in spite of higher power and about the same torque. SPACE – yes no doubt Enjoy has one. for which I was…[Read more]

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        Roshun Povaiah 1 week, 5 days ago

        Just saw this question. The Enjoy, being a rear-wheel drive has even weight distribution – but in no way, would I say that it is faster than the Ertiga overall. The Ertiga suffers from turbo-lag and hence there is some delay in pick up when you slow down for a speed breaker or something unless you downshift and quickly build up the revs. With the…[Read more]

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    TO ALL THE EXPERTS OF CARTOQ. A couple of weeks back I had enquired about the prospects of having Enjoy form Chevy and was told to wait till cartoq experts put a hand on this spacey MPV. It is already 2nd May and by a week’s time, this MPV will be launched. Did you people have a chance to do your tests on this MPV? If so, which one is better / good? Mr. Rushon & Mr Shreyans know me as I had -- more --
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        Roshun Povaiah 2 weeks, 5 days ago

        The launch is on Thursday, May 9. I’m not sure I’ll be able to get my hands on the vehicle before that as I’ll be a bit tied down with other stuff. I’ll definitely let you know from the launch though, if this suits your needs. Going by what we’ve seen (at the auto expo) and know of this vehicle, it will most likely suit your needs. We should get…[Read more]

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        Ashwin Bantwal 2 weeks, 5 days ago

        will wait for your report card am sure it wont come in my hand before 25 may hence have time to have a final advice for.. then only will go for it. THANK YOU SIR

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        Shreyans Jain 2 weeks, 5 days ago

        Had a talk with my local Chevy dealer. The car will be launched on 9th. They will put it on display only then, and will start giving out TDs the very same day.

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        Ashwin Bantwal 2 weeks, 4 days ago

        Sir What do you mean by TDs. Will it be possible for you all to let me know by then how worth is this MPV. I am thinking for a loooong relation with my MPV i.e. minimum 7 + years as this would be my first and the last four wheeler. Thank you

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        Shreyans Jain 2 weeks, 4 days ago

        TD: test drive. The Enjoy will be pitted head-on against the Maruti Ertiga in terms of both specs and pricing. I hope you have studied the Ertiga in detail as well.

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    respected rushon sir Have you any idea of chevy enjoy. Have you people took a test ride and postmortumed it. The launch as per one of the showrooms is May 3rd so can you pls. brief me as to how the MPV would be and will it be VFM family VAN / MPV. Lastly what about the maintenance cost of diesel car will it be pocket friendly. Can yo pls ....as I am booking it in a day or two.
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        Devdath Narayan 3 weeks, 5 days ago

        Post mortem happens after the demise of the being. The Enjoy is yet to be born. Pl wait for your report on it. We will have it soon.

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        Ashwin Bantwal 3 weeks, 5 days ago

        With due respect Sir. Autocar and car & bike auto sights have already put up their comments on net and there are videos too, and because I had asked advice from cartoq I would like my cartoq to give me green signal hence…. Lastly, 3 May 2013 is the launch as said by a dealer when can we expect that MPV in our custody. Thank you SIR

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        Roshun Povaiah 3 weeks, 5 days ago

        Hi Ashwin, we’ve not yet got to test drive the Chevrolet Enjoy ourselves, although I have seen the reports from some of the automags who got to preview it. Yes, the launch is in the first week of May and we will be doing a full test then. However, going by the initial reports of the space available and seating capacity, it looks like the Chevrolet…[Read more]

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        Kaiserketkar 3 weeks, 5 days ago

        Ashwin,
        That is one thing you can expect from a Chevy car… a good maintenance package that takes care of the servicing costs for the first 3 years. I expect that to be one of the selling points of the Enjoy as well… in the MPV category, maintenance costs will matter a lot to buyers. From initial reports the Enjoy seems like a pretty decent…[Read more]

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    Respected Roshun Sir I had recd a Quotation of Sail U-VA in which Price of car, Insurance, RTO Reg Charges, Octroi and Handling charges are mentioned. I would like to know if Handling charges is legally allowed as I read in one of your comments that handling charges is not a proper or say should not be charged. Can you pls advice as to what is legally chargeable. I had asked for Sali U-VA Quotatio -- more --
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        Devdath Narayan 4 weeks ago

        Handling charges are not supposed to be levied and there is a Supreme Court order against them for car dealers in Delhi for now. However, the easier way of circumventing them is by bargaining with the dealer to waive them off.

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    To the experts - BHP/Torque figures do they truly refltect power, I mean I have seen Bolero 64 BHP take Steep climbs fully loaded with ease over impossible terrains, but in my i20 with 85 BHP power stuggles over flyovers too and am sure it will not be able to take the slopes that Bolero takes. Experts please comment and enlighten
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        Shreyans Jain 1 month ago

        You have to take into account the rpm at a which these figures are produced. And the turbo lag and driveability factors as well. i20 CRDI is plagued by lag, which is the basic reason behind your observation. And the petrol really feels tied down by the electronics. Why a Bolero, your car will have a hard time keeping up with a well driven 65hp…[Read more]

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        Ashwin Bantwal 1 month ago

        Sir as you have explained here that BHP only does not matter RPM also plays a role here and some other too like said about Micra 65 Hp. Then my request question to you is WHAT ABOUT ENJOY ? It has only 77 BHP with 1200 kg of load and with 7-8 passengers on board with luggage what do you feel about that MPV, will it be at par with Ertiga or more…[Read more]

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        Shreyans Jain 1 month ago

        These are diesels, and have ample torque. Micra pulls because of the torque. Bolero climbs because of the torque. The only catch is the turbo lag. Enjoy should have lesser lag than the Ertiga.

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        hrishik 1 month ago

        The gravity vector through your car’s centre of gravity gets stronger as the upward slope increases. To compensate for this your car needs to develop higher torque (a directional force opposite to the resolved gravity vector). Also, typically on a slope your car will be slower either by choice or just due to incorrect driving – so a car that…[Read more]

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    Sir Yesterday I had asked for chey enjoy and its comparison with Ertiga. Fortunately today I received a mail from Autocar describing its features and CC etc. Dear Mr. Roshun can you pls advise which would be the best as I learnt that Enjoy is tooo less in BHP in terms of power rest can't make out as not much knowledge of technical dept. BUT SPACE as seen in photo looks great and this was what I wa -- more --
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        Roshun Povaiah 1 month ago

        Yes, from the photos and the demo vehicle of the Enjoy we had seen, the space utility is quite good in it. Compared to the Ertiga the Enjoy has better space in the last row. Middle and front row are about the same. As for engine capacity, it would have the 1.3 litre diesel that is in the Sail – not sure if GM plans to increase power to 90PS on…[Read more]

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        Shreyans Jain 1 month ago

        Enjoy is never going to be the most powerful vehicle around. Neither will it be as anywhere as good to drive as the Ertiga(Swift platform). And, you can very well expect it to look dowdy as well. What the car promises to have is lots of space, utility value and a VFM price tag.

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        Ashwin Bantwal 1 month ago

        Dear Roshun Sir. GOD KNOWS WHY. Feel relieved after reading your comment in fact sometimes I feel to talk to you directly on one to one basis on phone but know very well that can’t be done. Still THANK YOU for the advice and if at all you say enjoy is good and may come in May no problem I will wait, for 10-15 day for a GOOD MPV, It won’t matter in…[Read more]

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        Ashwin Bantwal 1 month ago

        Dear Sheryans with due respect to your advice, what I feel is if Enjoy (if at all) wants to compete with ertiga as said in many sights including yours I feel they won’t take chances to downgrade themselves and be an MPV as per your comment, they have said in one of their blogs that CHEVY is here to stay. Nevertheless I feel if at all they want to…[Read more]

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        Shreyans Jain 1 month ago

        The thing about the Enjoy is, from what little is known, it seems to be targeted more at the taxi segment or the value conscious buyer, more or less like the Tavera. Don’t expect much in terms of image or flair, but good bang for your buck is more or less assured.

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        Ashwin Bantwal 1 month ago

        sir I am a person who want a vehicle for my family to go from A location to B location. Bus & Train are comfortable but have their own difficulty and problems. Simple, Mumbai to Kolhapur can be travelled by Bus or Train, for Bus it starts at night, stops where it is difficult to go for ……..calls etc. Train also carry your luggage to station…[Read more]

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        Shreyans Jain 1 month ago

        Well, these vehicles are made for exactly your kind of usage. No nonsense, trouble free, economical and reliable.

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        Ashwin Bantwal 1 month ago

        Respected Sheryan As per your comment / statement “No nonsense, trouble free, economical and reliable.” Which MPV, SUV, MUV which is 7.85/- OTR would you recommend. Sail, Enjoy, Quanto, or any other after knowing my requirements. Pls let me know by this month end so that I can finish this once for all . THANK YOU.

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        Shreyans Jain 1 month ago

        Sail fits that description perfectly, and also happens to be comfortable and spacious. Enjoy, well, the basic ingredients are there, but can comment on the actual execution with certainty only after the launch. Quanto is too much a compromise vehicle in my book. Another rugged and super reliable machine with excellent resale is the Bolero.

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        Ashwin Bantwal 1 month ago

        THANK YOU SIR. Pls let me know your views as soon as you take test drive of Enjoy. My eagerness to own one of the best MPV / SUV has doubled will be waiting from all of you to have a comment on my requirement. Thank you once again. Thank you Mr. Roshun too

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