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  • MG made a mistake with BaaS?

    People don’t care about acquisition cost. People care about running cost. It’s not the math that matters rather the emotion of not paying for fuel month on month.
  • ZF-8 gearbox failure in my Jaguar

    Had the car towed and after inspection, the Jaguar SA says the likely reason is a transmission oil cooler failure which has allowed coolant to mix with the transmission oil, causing the transmission…
  • Removed grip puppies from my bike

    I believe the reason for this is that I have smaller hands than the size these grips were designed for (British people?). Additionally, I often stand while riding over rough patches and bumps, sometimes…
  • Are Bangalore autos that bad?

    This post is in no way to belittle or insult my city, but just goes on to show that attitude and not compensation is the problem here. Mumbai may have its own set of problems which Bangalore does…
  • The work-from-home thread

    Some of us aren't convinced that 2-4 hours a day in Bangalore traffic* really helps improve our job performance. Or well-being. (Especially when the people making those policies don't seem to drive/ride…
  • Almost ran my Royal Enfield dry!

    At the exit toll booth towards Agra, the distance to empty was at 42 kms and the toll booth operator said it was another 30 kms to the next pump at Agra exit. Just kept my fingers crossed, cursed…
  • Emigrating to a foreign land...

    There is subtle if not direct everyday racism that you have to encounter almost on a daily basis in the West. Either one has an extremely thick skin like one of my friends does and not bother about…
  • Hyundai Alcazar Facelift Review

    Hyundai has launched the Alcazar facelift at prices starting from Rs. 14.99 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the turbo-petrol and 15.99 lakhs (ex-showroom for the diesel). Both petrol and diesel versions come…
  • GTO reviews the Force Gurkha 4x4

    As an enthusiast, I'm happy that even in today's market, there are such unique cars on sale. It's a different kind of high with these. The Gurkha is not for everyone, no. It's a very niche vehicle…
  • DIY: Windshield, Crashbar, Shifter

    However, I do use the Bullet for short runs to drop the kids off to their swimming classes or pick up some groceries etc. It is painful to wear the riding boots for these 2 km runs. As the toe shifted…
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