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    Best cars in India with least quality problems - JD Power survey

    Honda and Toyota have emerged as brands that have the least amount of initial quality problems according to the J.D. Power 2012 India Initial Quality Study (IQS). This annual quality survey also shows that the problems per 100 vehicles reported in India, has gone up marginally in 2012 compared to last years, from an average of 119 to 120 per 100 vehicles. What’s interesting is that fuel-effic
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        Madan Raj 5 months, 1 week ago

        How Can 1 consider brio in Perminum Segment?????

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        devir 5 months, 1 week ago

        why isnt safari storme mentioned anywhere ?

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        Arjoon Chakrabarty 5 months ago

        @ devir – Here top 3 car with least initial quality problems are taken into consideration.. How do you expect a TATA in any of the segments? when you have HONDA, Toyota & Suzuki up thr.

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        Chandan Modi 4 months, 4 weeks ago

        Brio’s top variant’s price is more than 5.5 lacs, I think, thats why they have placed Brio in premium segment hatch.

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    I heard that now Govt allowed to have 70% transparency Sun films for cars! Is it true??
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    More photos of upcoming 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

    The all-new seven-seater fluidic Hyundai Santa Fe was unveiled at the 2012 LA Auto Show. This long-wheelbase version is the one India will get next year. The vehicle showcased was the petrol variant for the US market, with a 3.3 litre direct-injection V6 petrol generating 290 bhp of power. However, the version that will be launched in India is most likely going to feature the 2.2 litre diesel e
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        Shreyans Jain 5 months, 2 weeks ago

        Both the Fortuner 4×4 as well as the Pajero Sport cost 25L on road Delhi. Lets hope Hyundai matches that.

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        Madan Raj 5 months, 2 weeks ago

        Wow! looks are great as all Hyundai cars.. But the question is, does it have the handling n ride quality!

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        Manpreet Singh 5 months, 1 week ago

        I have the same classy alloys on my i20 as this new Santa Fe. Looks Gr8!

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    Good morning every one.. Ready to depart from home around 7 to visit my village in my i10 car.. Im kind of upset cause I picked a petrol car, anyways Im excepting some where around 16 Kmpl with AC as its just a 11 months old n clocked just 4444 on ODO meter.. Any more suggestion to improve FE?
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        Ramkrishna 5 months, 2 weeks ago

        Drive at high gears (i10 is 5 speed i guess so drive at the 5th gear) and avoid gear shifts to lower gears n drive at a speed of 70-80kmpl i have heard it give more fuel economy on those speeds……

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        Roshun Povaiah 5 months, 2 weeks ago

        Keep it at between 70-80 kmph and in 5th as much as possible. Don’t accelerate hard, be gentle and just enjoy the drive. Anticipate when you need to slow down and just ease off the accelerator instead of braking at the last minute. You will get your desired figure.

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    My friend wants to improve performance of his Omni.. So can any 1 suggest him the right place in Bangalore..
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        Ramdas Tilak 5 months, 3 weeks ago

        If the Van is old, refresh the engine and upgrade the tires, anything else is not recommended.

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        Devdath Narayan 5 months, 3 weeks ago

        Improving the performance of the Omni is tough since it has a small engine and a basic 4 speed gearbox. However, if the vehicle is under performing, he could get it checked. I recommend the Sagar Automobiles, Bannerghatta Road branch.

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        Madan Raj 5 months, 3 weeks ago

        @ Devdath sir any where near Rajajinagar please?

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    Do we to pay any rental for these GPRS n GOOGLE MAP connection????
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        Babychen Mathew 5 months, 3 weeks ago

        Hi, with your normal phone connection, there are some GPRS plans. So when you use google maps on the phone, the charges according to that GPRS connection apply as data is being downloaded.

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        Roshun Povaiah 5 months, 3 weeks ago

        I think you mean GPS (Geographical positioning system), which is alocation service based on satellite position as against GPRS (General packet radio service) which is the tech used for data/internet on the phone. Anyway, for GPS devices – the maps are customized – either SatGuide or MapMyIndia. You have a one time cost for the device and included…[Read more]

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    A good GPS in the range of 5000-8000...
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        Roshun Povaiah 5 months, 3 weeks ago

        MapmyIndia’s Road Pilot would be a good standalone GPS device. Otherwise, if you have a good smartphone (you can go for cheaper ones like Micromax / Karbonn) with GPS and Google Maps, nothing like it. Google Maps now gives you turn by turn navigation and voice, and I used it last week when I was in Chandigarh / Punjab and it worked brilliantly on…[Read more]

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        Madan Raj 5 months, 3 weeks ago

        @ Roshun: Sir does it cost for these GPS connection n Google Maps.. r We have just buy the devices?

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    My new swift Zxi is 6 months old & due for second free servicing, it has done 3,500 kms in the odo. Should I go for a engine oil change, though the manual is against it. The service centre is quoting Rs. 1,200/- for the oil change, is the amount justified? Please expert comment on this.
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        Ganesh Prasad 5 months, 3 weeks ago

        amount is justified ,but oil change not rt now get it changed at 7000kms approximately

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        Joy Mrc 5 months, 3 weeks ago

        amount is right and they use Genuine oil at the workshop.try to switch to better oils like magnatec or simply normal mineral oil with better quality.for the moment stick to the reccomended service periods.i change my oils every 5000kms or 6months even though they recommend change at 10k or 1yr in the manuals.Its a healthy exercise…Regards

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        JOYDEEP 5 months, 3 weeks ago

        @joy thanks for your reply, should i go for the oil change @ 3500 kms for the new car?

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        Joy Mrc 5 months, 3 weeks ago

        wait till 5000kms or as manufacturers spec.after running in,say 10,000 do change at half marks as i do than the reccomended specs or switch to synthetic.

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        Revanth GS 5 months, 3 weeks ago

        The price of the oil change is fine but why do u want to change it before the stipulated time….??? Just follow the instructions in accordance to the manual(schedule of service ) as that would suggest the best way of keeping your vehicle in good condition with minimum cost.

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        Madan Raj 5 months, 3 weeks ago

        The price seems to be justified.. Change of oil prior to requried time is a good habit.. but just 3500 km is too early.. So better change it some where around approx 6-7k km.. else if you aren’t running too much then better to change it during next service that is exactly 1 year from the purchase date.. but b care full that you don;t run more than…[Read more]

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    HONDA city(petrol) or HYUNDAI verna fluidic( petrol) ????...................which one would be good for me, considering I like to drive fast and sportingly??
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        Shreyans Jain 5 months, 4 weeks ago

        Honda City is the best of the lot when it comes to pleasing the enthusiast. And frankly, the Verna disappoints with that. It is more of a lady’s car, not something that brings out the Schumacher in you.

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        Abhisek Swarnakar 5 months, 4 weeks ago

        Honda city would be a perfect choice in this case. You’ll get best in class driving experience in the city.

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        Joy Mrc 5 months, 3 weeks ago

        Honda City Definetly if its a petrol.

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        Madan Raj 5 months, 3 weeks ago

        Verna is great car in ever aspect but it disappointment to enthusiastic drivers who love to drive fast due to its soft suspension n light steering.. Where as Honda city is a awesome car.. the exterior looks great.. N even a kid love drive that car.. Its handles very well even in high corners too.. so if you looking car that’s not afraid of going…[Read more]

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        Siddhartha Mishra 5 months, 3 weeks ago

        Sorry to sound like the devil’s advocate but I would suggest neither. For fast and sporting driving, one should look at the Cedia or better still a slightly used Civic.

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        Nishant Kumar 5 months, 3 weeks ago

        Honda city has a gem of a engine but not so sporting suspension or steering. EPS is a dead bet in the corners, very light and not meant for enthusiasts. Good car for city and occasional highway blast and better than verna in almost all the aspects except Gizmo level.
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        Siddhartha Mishra 5 months, 3 weeks ago

        Nishant: I did not mention TJet+ because apparently it’s production is stopped and they are still unable to clear 2011 made models.

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    I am planning to buy a Hatchback and avg 20 KM/day. Please advise which is best option to go. Petrol/Diesel and budget is 6 lac.Thank you
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        Madan Raj 5 months, 4 weeks ago

        As per your monthly running 600 km, Petrol car makes a sense as you have run 60k km to get a return of investment on a diesel car which would be approx 1 lakh more than its petrol counter part.. n in your budget you will get plenty of options Brio is good car apart from the its looks.. i10 looks good has a great interior n exterior but handling is…[Read more]

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        Joy Mrc 5 months, 4 weeks ago

        Petrol will be enough also can look at the lpg/cng variants also if the petrol price is an issue.anyways diesel doesnot do justice to the extra lakh on purchase for the daily running you have.Look at the swift,i20,etc also there are a lot of cars in the 6 lakh category but choose one that gives good mileage as it is a petrol car and gives balance…[Read more]

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        Mani Sharma 5 months, 4 weeks ago

        Go for a Petrol model yaar… ur running is quiet Low.. No need to go for a diesel variant

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        pavan 5 months, 3 weeks ago

        Thanks for your reply….I m looking for Petrol version with low maintenance and best look

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        Madan Raj 5 months, 3 weeks ago

        The consider Beat, i10 n Swift.. all 3 r good lookin cars(though many say it looks slugish at rear) also easy on pocket.. specially Beat with its 3 years free maintance..

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