The second-highest levels of petrol and diesel consumption were recorded in March 2024.

India’s petrol consumption has more than doubled over the past decade. According to data published by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the annual petrol consumption rose by 117% between 2013-14 and 2023-24.

Petrol is the fuel of choice for passenger vehicles in India. Sales of vehicles have shot up over the last decade, especially since the pandemic. The increasing demand for passenger vehicles has led to a sharp rise in demand for petrol as well.

Even though more and more consumers are opting for petrol-powered vehicles lately, diesel consumption has also gone up 31% over the last decade.

The second-highest levels of petrol and diesel consumption were recorded in March 2024. As per the data, total fuel demand in India stood at 4.99 million barrels per day (mbpd) in March, which is slightly lower than the 5.02 mbpd recorded in the same period last year. Petrol sales in March 2024 were up by 6.9% to 3.32 million tonnes, while diesel sales increased by 3.1% to 8.04 million tonnes.

India’s fuel demand reached a record high of 4.67 mbpd in FY2024, up from 4.48 mbpd. Petrol and diesel sales increased by 6.4% and 4.4% YoY, respectively.

Source: HT Auto

This is the first non manual car I am owning in life. It was a big relief especially in the notorious Mumbai traffic.

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Hyundai Adventure Edition (Petrol) IVT SX(O) . 22000 km review:

• The Vehicle: Creta AE IVT SX(O) Petrol
• Date of purchase: 06.10.2023
• ODO: 22235 as on date(15.03.2024)

Every single person have their own hobbies. And here I am who has a passion for driving. All of my road trips after the purchase of my very first vehicle way back in 2009 were meant to enjoy driving. Believe me, I never ever thought of the destinations because, rather than destination, my preference was driving. I spent unaccounted amount of time in driving seat, slept countless number of times in driver's seat in petrol bunks and spent huge amount of money in feeding my vehicles and maintaining them. People call me crazy which I thankfully acknowledge.

I started driving at the age of 27 and had been continuously driving for last 10 years(except 5 years of my foreign stay). After the recent trip I am happy to share that I have driven 500000 kms on Indian roads with my 5 vehicles I owned till date. I love all those 5 vehicles the most as each one of them served me the way I was expecting. I treated them as of my own family member with maintaining those as regular intervals, keeping those clean and enjoying every second I sat inside those.

A brief history of vehicles used:

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R VXI(Petrol) Manual:

The very first vehicle I owned was Maruti Suzuki WagonR, way back in 2009 while I was posted in Mumbai. The vehicle was used as a regular commuter in Mumbai from Borivali to BKC on a daily basis. Used the vehicle for 3 years with ODO standing at 134000 kms while I sold it. I did 4 trips to Kerala in those 3 years from Mumbai with my better half and my daughter who was an infant during those days. I sold the vehicle in 2012 as I had to relocate to Hong Kong due to my official obligation.

Maruti Suzuki Swift ZXI(Petrol) Manual:

I returned back to India in February 2017 and the very first thing I done was purchasing of a car for my usage. The swift was my companion during that time. The vehicle again was used extensively during my ownership tenure of 3 years. It took us across all the south states of KL, TN, AP, KA and GA number of times. Whenever there was an opportunity of long weekend or holidays, we used to take it for a spin. As a result the ODO was at 128000 kms when I decided to sell it in June 2020.

Hyundai Creta Phantom Black(SX) Manual 2020:

The itch to upgrade from Swift ended up in having a black beauty at home. Creta was full of convenience when I upgraded from Swift. The whole driving dynamics changed for me and the passion for driving increased multiple times due to the purchase of Creta. I was posted at Chennai and Creta became my companion on my every drove to Kerala. The personal responsibilities back home ensured that I had to drive once in a month from Chennai to KL. During my ownership period of 2 years, I drove more than 20 times from Chennai to Cochin by Creta. Moreover we have multiples number of trips to Pandarpur, Mumbai and Goa. All these resulted in Creta clocking 145000 kms in 2 years time.

Mahindra Thar HT Petrol MT 2022:

Jeep was always a dream vehicle for me and as a result I ended up in owning a Mahindra Thar in June 2022. The vehicle was used for all my fun drives. Even though I was situated at Chennai, I had a Thar group back in Kerala who were mostly engaged in off-roading. Whenever I got opportunity, I made myself available for off-roading camps organised by them across Gods Own Country. It took me to remote places in Kerala, gave high level of driving satisfaction and the most importantly abundance of confidence. Unfortunately I sold it in June 2023 as I was transferred to Mumbai and was looking for a BH registration, with ODO was at 72000 kms.

Hyundai Creta 2023 Ranger Khakhi (DT) IVT Petrol:

The quest for a new vehicle on transferring to Mumbai ended up with Hyundai Creta AE. My wife fell for it at her first sight plus we already had hassle free experience of owning a Creta. So we decided to go ahead with it and we bought the AE of Creta on 06.10.2023 with BH registration. It is my daily commuter to office at Nariman Point from my residence at Seawoods.Now as on date the vehicle clocked 22200 kms .

The car was purchased in October 2023 from Sharyu Hyundai, Navi Mumbai. The delivery experience was good with team providing me every update from the date of booking. PDI was done as per Team BHP provided list and ODO was showing 13 kms while doing PDI. I use the car for my office commute and on a daily basis it is covering 80 kms to and fro. In addition I already did two Mumbai to Trivandrum trips and a couple of Mumbai to Goa trips.

Pros:

• Handling: This is the first non manual car I am owning in life. It was a big relief especially in the notorious Mumbai traffic. The auto hold function is an added advantage too. On the highways, since being a NA engine, I was missing the initial punch. But slowly after gaining speed, the car was a fun to drive. Even at triple digit speeds, handling was good. I never drove it above 110 km/hr and I always love sedate driving with some music on.
• NVH: Very low levels of NVH of petrol engine ensured the driving at 100 km/hr smooth. The stock JK tyre noise was only the exception when the speed exceeded 100 km/hr.
• Comfort: The sole reason my family is inclined towards this vehicle. It offers sheer comfort for both front and back occupants. The drive was joyful with soft touch suspension, automatic climate control(chills out cabin fast), The cool glove box, the user friendly and hassle free touch screen and panoramic sun roof(kids enjoying the most). The back seat occupants are also having AC vents and arm rests which added to the convenience.
• Boot Space: Had sufficient boot space which can easily carry two trolleys and a couple of carry bags.

Cons:

• The vehicle felt a bit of lacking confidence in speeds north of 110(only once tried but never exceeded 120 km/hr). The steering was not generating enough confidence at speeds above 110 km/hr.
• Hyundai could have used more soft touch materials in the cabin for 20 lakh plus vehicle. Most of the parts in the cabin felt of missing in quality.
• The notorious 3 star rating of the Creta is always there as a negative which is already discussed a lot here.

Overall I and more importantly my family is happy with the vehicle, I am planning to keep this for a bit more time than I kept my previous vehicles. The sedative driving nature of mine is making this purchase a good one.

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I feel the car wobbles/dances for some time after going through potholes, I am not sure if it is normal or abnormal

BHPian monsta007 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hello,

First of all thanks for stopping by.

The car in question is an i-Gen i20, Sports AT, 2012 Aug registration, Petrol. It has completed about 57K kilometers till date. It was purchased used from a good used car dealership in Mid Oct 2023. So far I've driven it about 550 Kilometers, majority in city with traffic.

It was checked by a mechanic before purchasing (This mechanic is a friend of a taxi driver, who has become like a family member, and we rely on him for any local trips), he said the car slightly goes towards the left, 1 of the tail lights had water in it, but works (not a deal breaker), AC cooling was poor. Other than that the car was mechanically fit.

Since I don't know about the service history & since this is my first vehicle, I have felt a few issues. Also I may not be very tech savvy, so some component terms may have been named incorrectly, kindly bear with me.

Before that, following things were done so far:

• Wheel Alignment (Day of purchase)
• Wheel balance (Day of purchase)
• Wheel rotation (Day of Purchase, found out 1 of the wheel had 4 punctures lol but tyre guy said that the tyre has lot of life left)
• Front brake disc cleaning, apologies I dont know the exact name but the silver part which usually looks rusty (About a month back)
• Rear tyres change to Bridgestone Sturdo (About 1.5 months back, since 1 had 4 punctures, found out a fifth one & both were nearly 5 years old, decided to get rid of them)
• Installation of JK Tyre TPMS (About 1.5 months back)
• Coolant changed to Castrol, as previously Abro was used and it looked diluted (Around November 2023)
• 4 Spark Plugs changed & 1 ignition coil replaced as it was dead, engine had no effect when it was disconnected (Around November)
• GPS Tracker installed, gives live location 24*7, ignition alerts and all (Possibly in November or December) Details & Review here.

No other electrical accessories were installed (Android, Dashcam and all)

Now am facing the following issues:

• AC is extremely poor performing (I do have a complete AC servicing scheduled in the coming few weeks, where the entire dashboard will be opened and it will be cleaned thoroughly, as am sure it was never shown love by the previous owner)
• I feel the car wobbles/dances for some time after going through potholes, I am not sure if it is normal or abnormal as this is my first vehicle & don't have any means to tell if it needs some fixing or not (I drive not more than 40 kmph, thanks to city traffic, but I can feel the car wobbling after it goes through any uneven patch for some time and I can feel it on all 4 corners)
• Since it is nearly 11+ years old, should I get the brake oil & gear oil changed? (The mechanic who changed the coolant said not required & let it run as it is, but I am concerned as I plan to keep the car for the next few years)
• The engine temperature gauge once crossed above 90 degrees, possibly crossed it by 2-2.5mm, 93-94 degrees? (5 people were in the car with AC on which wasn't effective & it was being driven by a hired driver on "L" gear, he advised to get the radiator checked & we switched off the AC for rest of the journey. I did visit my trusted workshop who cleaned the radiator? by spraying it with water, although we haven't seen the temperature cross 90 mark after that, but I have a question, should I get the radiator flushed once for better performance?)
• I happened to see the cabin filters, they were simply thin metal (mosquito net types) & not the usual paper ones I've seen like the engine filter types, with folds & flaps. I'm sure this technology must have been a pioneer in 2012, but is it possible to use those paper filters in the car, or the mosquito net type thing is the only option available? I personally think the mosquito net cannot filter fine dust particles which the paper filter will be able to filter out, hence the question.
• The mileage I've calculated on full tank to full tank method came to 6-6.2 km/l, majority city driving. I am not sure if it is a good mileage or a poor mileage, I use a very light foot to drive (Not crossing 40-45 kmph) no hard accelerations, is it possible that car will perform better or bit better if AC, Radiator flush work is done? or is it something I've to live with, since the dealer said anywhere between 10 to 14 kilometers a liter. Do note AC is on 95% of the times when driving with temperature set to 22-23, altough it doesn't perform very good lol.
• Headlight throw is very poor, giving no confidence to drive in the evenings even with high beam, hence I don't take the car out after sunset & prefer morning/daytime driving. What possible alternative headlights/bulbs can I look at which give a decent throw and doesn't blind the person on the receiving side?
• Not very happy with the speaker performance as I like music while driving (played through USB Stick), not that its poor quality but I feel it can be improved drastically as I feel 1 of the speakers in the rear (Rear right) sounds very low, kindly suggest some decent speakers without blowing the bank. Not interested in installing any android unit, fine with the stock music player, please suggest accordingly. I'm not looking for anything that can pierce the ears, but something sweet & decent enough.
• Brakes altough feels very smooth does not give the confidence, I don't slam the brakes but I feel the braking is a bit laggy, comes to the same question, should I get brake oil replaced?
• Acceleration feels laggy, is it normal for automatics or something that can be improved? (The mechanic who changed coolant said can't do anything in automatics as it self decides). I feel the car struggles after 40-45, and takes some time to respond to the acceleration, I feel like by the time it reaches the speed of 60 from 40 its time to brake so why bother speeding.
• Currently it has Exide battery & the charge ring shows white (Needs charging), spoke to the mechanic who said it is fine & will charge as I use the car, I did ask him to check it for its health in January this year. Battery was purchased in Jan 2023 by previous owner probably, I did not get the warranty card/invoice during the purchase, my question is should I get it replaced or simply checked? Car starts with 1 self in 1-1.5 seconds.
• Co-passenger door has started to make some weird noise when opening & closing, as if some metal is bending, wasn't present before
• Sometimes I can experience this noise, for the same reason brakes were cleaned, although the noise is still present at times but the frequency of occurrence has reduced, is it part and parcel of automatics?

Thank you for stopping by & thanks in advance for your replies, before replying I'd like to repeat, I don't have something to compare to, this is my first car, all things I mentioned are based on my own experience, I'm happy to listen to all feedback which can improve the cars performance.

One more thing, since many will point out, Engine oil change is planned at 1000 kilometers, not sure if flush is required or not. Dealer advised to get it changed after running 1,000 kms, am not sure which oil was used in the past, I plan to use a good one along with air filter change.

Cheers,

montsa007

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

Don't buy a 10-year old used car next time . Stick to something newer, even if it's from a segment lower.  What you need is a great independent mechanic. Go to Sunil Shanbagh at Dadar. He won't give you a quick turnaround time; he takes his own time to repair & fix, but his work is good & his workshop is honest.

Or you can search within the Team-BHP Directory for mechanics closer to you.

Would suggest searching through the Team-BHP archives for car maintenance tips & advice. As a car owner, you need to stay informed.

6 - 7 kmpl is standard for Hyundai 1.2L ATs.

All 10-year old cars will have niggles, issues & problems. You will have to learn to live with some of them, and only fix the crucial ones. When you go to a good indie mechanic, also evaluate whether it's worth spending money on this car. Shouldn't be throwing good money after bad. Or just swap it for a newer Maruti hatchback (even if from a lower segment). They are the best for 1st-time car buyers in the used market.

Here's what BHPian sagarpatki had to say on the matter:

• Get the AC condensor cleaned. You will need to remove the front bumper for this. Do not use high pressure water. You will be shocked by the amount of black muck that will come out of the Radiator and Condenser fins. Use some soap and soft brush to agitate the dirt on the fins and rinse off again. You will see huge improvement in AC performance provided the refrigerant is available in the required quantity. Do this before opening the dashboard for cleaning the evaporator coil. IMO, it is not needed if the cabin air filter/AC filter was cleaned when needed.
• Stock AC filter is mesh type. Please paper type is available. Go for Valeo or Purolator brands.
• Most likely more than one shock absorbers are shot.
• Yes. Get them changed. Since it is AT , see this video. It has all the details you need about the AT fluid and filter
• Answer to number 1 should solve this issue as well.
• Product link for better cabin filter provided in 1 above
• Do not know about mileage. But check and replace Air filter. A dirty air filter is number one cause for low pickup and mileage. If Air filter is new, get the MAP sensor cleaned.
• Note- The top of the air filter will look clean. Look at the bottom part of the air filter for the actual dirt!
• You can upgrade to better bulbs from Philips/Osram. Are the Headlamp glasses have optical clarity?
• I cannot suggest much here.
• Check the brakes for jamming. Clean and lube the caliper slide pins with proper caliper grease. Maybe some pics of the brakes will help
• Check point 6 above
• Top up distilled water and drive for a few days. If the battery health is good, it should go back to green.
• Should be a small fix at any service center
• Check point 9 above
• Do not use flush.

Use a good quality engine oil from Shell/Mobil

Here's what BHPian Manoj2688 had to say on the matter:

• Step 1 - Get all fluids changed, Engine Oil, Transmission Oil and filter, brake fluid flush, AC flush and fill, Fuel filter, spark plugs, AC belt, Timing belt.
• Step 2 - All things that need lubrication(greasing) need to be lubricated. Brake caliper Pins, hinges, linkages etc. Ensure ALL bolts are torqued to spec. This is what I feel gets missed out everytime. Raju Mechanic, who has learnt from an ustaad 21 years ago thinks that the oil pan bolt and the filter need to be torqued to 800Nm and the wheel bolts to 1500 Nm
• Step 3 - All rubber parts that are cracked, replace without question.
• Step 4 - Alignment/balancing at a REPUTED shop.

Drive for some time, let the drive cycle do the self check. If needed, do the italian tune up in the manual mode.

You WILL feel a noticeable difference.

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I have started feeling vibrations at the pedal when braking from 80kph and above.

BHPian forester recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

The car continues to maintain its annual average running of around 5,000km, with the odo finally hitting the 20,000km mark on January 11 - almost four years into the ownership.

The sixth servicing was due, and sent the car to the erstwhile Maruti Service Masters, now managed by DD-Prem Motors, in Jehangirpuri, Delhi. Since this was as major service, the following things were changed:

• Engine Oil - 0W16 Shell
• Oil Filter - ending in K00 part number
• Air Filter
• Fuel Filter
• Spark plugs
• Brake Fluid
• Coolant
• PM2.5 AC cabin filter - cleaned
• Wheel balancing, Five-tyre rotation, and Wheel alignment - FOC
• Exterior buffing and polishing - FOC

The total bill came up to Rs 5,513, with the last two items offered free of cost by the service centre. The car was picked up and delivered as per committed time, and the work was done to satisfaction.

Some pictures below:

New air filter ready to be installed

Spark plug replacement in action

Fuel filter replaced:

 Battery terminals cleaned, and distilled water topped up:

Battery health report:

Rear drum brakes cleaned:

Front disc brakes nearing end of life:

Pad thickness left around 4mm, good until the next service.

However, I have started feeling vibrations at the pedal when braking from 80kph and above. Might need to get the disc skimmed or replaced at the next interval. Must alter the driving style as well!

At the wheel balancing-alignment bay. Five-tyre rotation meticulously followed so far

Total spend 5,513/-

Some of the old parts duly returned by keeping in the boot

Some shots of the car after the service and detailing:

Geared up for the next milestone:

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The front and rear bumpers had taken quite a bit of damage and I was in no mood to repair them.

BHPian Ashtoncastelino recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

High Security Registration Plates:

Placed order for them in November first week and got the appointment date on 23 November. Called up Abharan Motors Nittur to check if the plates had arrived on the appointment date but it did not, two days later I get a SMS that my plates have reached the dealer. Rang them up and they confirmed.

Took the Swift and made a stop at my sticker shop to collect a small transparent film and reached the dealership sharp at 9am since dad had to rush with the car for the day. I pasted the transparent film on the left portion of the windshield.

Joined the queue and observed as to how they were performing the work on other vehicles. I noticed that they were doing it in a hurry manner and sticking the windshield TRP( Third Registration Plate) with lots of air bubbles. I kindly asked them to hand me the TRP so I stuck it properly on the film that I stuck on the windshield.

So apparently this TPR consists of two stickers, one is the holographic text of the Number plate, Laser encoded numbers of the plates and your Date of registration and the other sticker is the background sticker which is blue for petrol and orange for diesels. The guy just handed the 1st part of the sticker and not the background blue sticker. When questioned he mentioned they ran out of stock.

The senior in-charge heard all this and scolded him as to why he is lazy to go get it from inside. Another guy went inside and got an entire bundle of those background stickers and gave me one.

Now it was time for mounting the plates, I saw my plates and was immediately disappointed with the quality of the plates, the black text stickers were already chipping, but nothing can be done now.

Stepping on the plates to drill them.

The guy was stamping on the plates with his dirty shoes and drilling the plates, when I saw this I bought it to his notice and strictly told to use bubble wrap for if he were to step on my plates and drill. I got annoyed at how careless they were with this entire thing. They could have handled things better.

Forced him to use bubble wrap.

Compressor Belt Tensioner Change:

The compressor belt tensioner was making horrible bearing noises so to narrow down to the fault, I removed the tensioner and the noise had disappeared. Got a new tensioner from MGP and installed it at home. It was fairly easy.

• Part Number- 95130M75J00
• Price- ₹935

Old vs New Tensioner.

Wrapping the B Pillars:

I had a roll of carbon fiber vinyl and time in hand during a weekend, Thought of wrapping the B-Pillar since the OEM wrap on the pillars was wearing out, removed them and applied the CF vinyl using my trusty heat gun. Fairly easy. Only time will tell how long they will last. It’s been about 4 months since I applied and they have held up pretty well. Maybe on another lazy weekend I will wrap the A pillars as well.

Sourcing the front and rear bumpers:

The Front and Rear bumpers had taken quite a bit of damage and I was in no mood to repair them. Decided to go for new bumpers but MSIL has discontinued the type 1 Swift bumpers since last year now and I didn’t know this until I went to MGP and enquired about it. I was hell bent on retaining at least the type 1 look for the front bumper. Raised a complaint to Maruti and within 2 weeks they shipped Type 1 bumper and Type 2 rear bumper to my MGP. Collected the same from MGP and will be painting the bumpers and installing them later this year.

Tyre Alignment:

Again a regular habit developed after plonking in the Continentals to align and balance them every 5000kms.

Alignment values

Was happy to see the alignment was not disturbed much at all. Jae’s did a good job like always, Mr Praveen interacts with every customer regardless of the car and I feel that’s a very nice approach to understand the customer. I’m really really happy with these Continental UC6’s, the grip they offer and the road noise which is almost nill makes the drive even more pleasant.

Regards

Ashton Castelino

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The rattling sound was as if something was hitting a plastic part on the front lower right side.

BHPian skanchan95 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Steering rack replacement:

Over the last month, another issue developed with the steering/suspension that was bothering me. The car will be completing four years in February 2024 and has far clocked 55,000 odd kms on the speedometer.

While going over rough roads or even concrete roads, a minor rattling sound was being heard which seemed to be coming from the front right side. The rattling sound was as if something was hitting a plastic part on the front lower right side.

The car was sent to United Toyota workshop, Mangalore. Initially they said it might be an issue with the suspension and it will have to be opened and checked. As the car is under extended warranty till Feb 2025, they will have to consult with Toyota for solutions/approvals and it might take 3-4 days subject to parts availability. Next day, they tried replacing the suspension on Toyota's suggestion, but the sound was still there. I was informed that they have been advised by Toyota to replace the steering rack to see if it eliminates sound.

The steering rack was replaced and did the trick. The sound is no longer there. It took 6 days to get the car back(including two days holidays in between).

This again shows the importance of taking maximum available extended warranty while buying a car. It not only saves you money but gives you great peace of mind in the warranty period. Toyota has been great so far for expeditiously honoring warranty claims.

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Honda's proven reliability and after-sales service should ensure a fuss-free ownership experience for the Elevate.

BHPian Ripcord09 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hyundai Creta facelift:

2024 Facelift Review Link

First Review Link

Kia Seltos:

2023 Facelift Review Link

First Review

Honda Elevate:

What you'll like:

• Smart styling with the right amount of muscle and clean lines
• Reliable and proven 1.5L i-VTEC engine is rev-happy & delivers adequate performance
• Pick between a slick 6-speed MT for some engagement or a super-smooth CVT Automatic for effortless urban commuting
• Superbly tuned suspension! Comfortable ride quality with sorted handling
• Clean interior design with good cabin space. Has a big 458L boot too
• Honda's proven reliability and after-sales service should ensure a fuss-free ownership experience
• Safety features include ADAS Level 2 tech, 6 airbags, hill start assist, lane watch assist, ISOFIX and ESP

What you won't:

• 1.5L NA offers satisfactory performance, but the competition offers way more powerful turbo-petrols and faster dual-clutch automatics
• CVT is great for urban commuting but out on the open roads, it's more suited to a sedate driving style
• No diesel or hybrid powertrains on offer. Competition offers both for those with high-running. We can't figure out why the City's wonderful Hybrid system wasn't adapted for the Elevate
• Lots of missing features by current standards. You don't get auto wipers, ICE with a subwoofer, a 360-degree camera, a powered driver seat, ambient lighting and more
• Lacks the feeling of "contemporariness" or the "wow" factor, be it in styling, powertrain, features & technology
• Honda Sensing ADAS system is intrusive at times on the highway; requires the driver to adapt to it and be comfortable using it

Review Link

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara:

What you'll like:

• A competent hybrid car for the mass market
• 20+ km/l FE in city driving conditions makes the Grand Vitara cheaper to run than a diesel!
• Lower emissions will appeal to environmentally-conscious buyers. And those who aren’t ready for an EV yet
• Toyota’s reliability & expertise in hybrid systems is very reassuring in the Maruti
• Seamless Hybrid system that makes driving a breeze. A car you will enjoy driving in traffic
• Maruti's AWD system provides impressive soft-roading capabilities. Can get you out of tricky situations when touring
• Compliant ride quality coupled with balanced driving dynamics
• Well-equipped with features such as driving modes, panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, ventilated seats, wireless smartphone charging, connected car features, wireless Android Auto + Apple CarPlay and more
• Maruti’s excellent after-sales service, wide dealer network & fuss-free ownership experiences
• Does most things well, but doesn’t excel in any particular area (other than fuel economy)

What you won't:

• Practicality is compromised due to reduced boot space in the full-hybrid variant
• Interior quality and fit & finish are underwhelming at this price point
• AllGrip AWD is only available in a single MT trim. Missed opportunity to market a USP
• Interior is narrow and doesn't feel as roomy as some competitors. Rear seat is best for 2 adults
• Lacks the outright performance of the competition. Runs out of steam above 110 km/h
• Not as engaging to drive as the German competitors, or the Creta / Seltos turbo-petrols
• NVH levels from the drivetrain are surprisingly poor for a hybrid. Sounds from the 3-cylinder engine, electric motor and brake vacuum pump filter into the cabin
• The Honda City’s Hybrid system is smoother, more sophisticated & more refined
• Missing features such as rain-sensing wipers, premium audio + subwoofer, electric seats, electric parking brake, LED interior lighting, etc.
• Does most things well, but doesn’t excel in any particular area (other than fuel economy)

Review Link

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder:

What you'll like:

• Very good attempt at making a mass-market hybrid car
• 20+ kmpl FE in city driving conditions makes the Hyryder cheaper to run than a diesel!
• Seamless hybrid system that makes driving a breeze. A car you will enjoy driving in the city
• Lower emissions will appeal to environmentally-conscious buyers. And those who aren’t ready for an EV yet
• Toyota’s reliability & expertise in hybrid systems is very reassuring
• Compliant ride quality coupled with balanced driving dynamics
• Well-equipped with features such as driving modes, panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, ventilated seats, wireless smartphone charging, connected car features, wireless Android Auto + Apple Carplay and more
• Only Crossover in this segment to provide AWD capability
• Toyota’s after-sales quality is usually regarded as top-notch by owners
• Does most things well, but doesn’t excel in any particular area (other than fuel economy)

What you won't:

• Practicality is compromised due to reduced boot space in the full-hybrid variant
• Quality of interior plastics feels more “Maruti” than Toyota. Frankly, the S-Cross cabin feels better in quality
• Interior is narrow and doesn't feel as roomy as some competitors. Rear seat is best for 2 adults
• Missing features such as rain-sensing wipers, premium audio + subwoofer, electric seats, electric parking brake, LED interior lighting, etc.
• Lacks the outright performance of the competition. Runs out of steam above 110 kmph
• Not as engaging to drive as the German competitors, or the Creta / Seltos turbo-petrols
• NVH levels from the drivetrain are surprisingly poor for a hybrid. Sounds from the 3-cylinder engine, electric motor and brake vacuum pump filter into the cabin
• AWD available only on the MT (not the AT) and the mild-hybrid (not full-hybrid)
• The Honda City’s Hybrid system is smoother, more sophisticated & more refined
• Does most things well, but doesn’t excel in any particular area (other than fuel economy)

Review Link

Skoda Kushaq:

What you'll like:

• A breath of fresh (European) air in a sea of Korean, Chinese & Indian SUVs
• Classy exterior & interior styling matched with solid European build quality
• Cabin has good legroom to offer, supportive seats, perfect ergonomics & lots of storage
• 148 BHP engine makes the Kushaq one of the most fun-to-drive crossovers in the segment
• Sporty 1.0L & 1.5L turbo-petrols are mated to slick 6-speed MTs & smooth ATs
• Sorted suspension offers a balanced ride & handling package
• Safety features include 6 airbags (sadly MT only), ESC (all variants), 3-point seatbelts for all, electronic differential lock, brake disc wiping, multi-collision brake and more
• 6-year extended warranty & 4-year all inclusive service packages available
• Features like active cylinder tech, ventilated seats, sunroof, wireless Android Auto and CarPlay, audio system with a punchy subwoofer, auto headlamps & wipers etc.
• 5-star GNCAP safety rating - full details here!

What you won't:

• No 1.5L diesel is a major disadvantage in a world where petrol costs over 100 bucks / litre
• DQ200 DSG transmission has a history of poor reliability & breakdowns in India
• Narrow width makes a 5th adult completely unwelcome. Best for 4 onboard
• Lovely 1.5L TSI is only available on the top variant
• At 385 litres, boot space is lesser than its direct rivals (Creta & Seltos = 433L)
• Sure lacks the street cred / presence offered by some competitors
• Skoda’s notorious dealerships & after-sales horror stories
• Missing some now expected features [b]such as driving modes, panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, electric driver's seat adjustment & regular USB ports
• Turbo-petrols are very sensitive to driving style. FE will drop drastically when you drive hard

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Volkswagen Taigun:

What you'll like:

• Has its own fresh, European character and complements its cousin (the recently launched Skoda Kushaq) nicely in a segment dominated by Indian, Korean and Chinese SUVs
• Unmistakably VW styling matched with solid European build quality
• Cabin has good legroom to offer, supportive seats, perfect ergonomics & lots of storage
• 148 BHP engine makes the Taigun one of the most fun-to-drive crossovers in the segment!
• Sporty 1.0L & 1.5L turbo-petrols are mated to slick 6-speed MTs & smooth ATs
• Sorted suspension offers a balanced ride & handling package
• Safety features include up to 6 airbags, ESC (all variants), 3-point seatbelts for all, electronic differential lock, brake disc wiping, multi-collision brake and more
• Features like active cylinder tech, ventilated seats (weirdly 1.0 TSI only), sunroof, 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and CarPlay, auto headlamps & wipers etc.
• Advantages over the Kushaq = a top AT variant with 6 airbags, design that stands out more, cabin 'feels' better, fabric seats are executed in a nicer manner...
• 5-star GNCAP safety rating - full details here!

What you won't:

• No 1.5L diesel is a major disadvantage in a world where petrol costs over 100 bucks/litre
• GT customers will need to choose between the rock (potential DQ200 transmission problems) and a hard place (GT manual variant misses out on many top-end features)
• Narrow cabin width makes a 5th adult completely unwelcome. Best for 4 onboard
• Interior colour scheme and quality don't feel up to traditional VW standards. Some polarising details too (chrome outside, painted plastics inside...)
• Sure lacks the street cred / presence offered by some competitors
• VW’s after-sales service can be a hit or miss. Many VW owners find it expensive too
• Missing some now-expected features such as driving modes, panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, electric driver's seat adjustment & rear window blinds
• Turbo-petrols are very sensitive to driving style. FE will drop drastically when you drive hard
• Kushaq's 'clever' touches are missing = no spot on top of the dashboard to place a deity, no smartphone holders on the front seatbacks, no ticket clip on the windshield, no elastic band in the doorpad to keep items in place, or even something as simple as the small reflective tapes on the doorpads

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Citroen C3 Aircross:

What you'll like:

• Well-sized crossover with a funky yet likeable design
• Offers the practicality of a 5+2 seater. Many families will like having that option
• Good-looking cabin that's practical too. Plenty of storage spaces
• Quick 1.2L turbo-petrol mated to the 6-speed MT is fun-to-drive
• Sorted suspension offers a very good ride & handling package
• Massive 511-litre boot that can be expanded to 839 litres. Flexible cargo and seating options are available
• Features like a 10.2-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, connected car features, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, indirect TPMS, and a rear parking camera with sensors
• Lots of customization options and accessories to make your car truly unique

What you won't:

• Missing plenty of features = side & curtain airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchors, sunroof, climate control, wireless charging, cruise control, rear AC vents, auto headlamps and more
• Single powertrain on offer. No Hybrid or diesel engine options
• Quality of cabin materials doesn't feel great; cost-cutting is pretty evident in certain areas
• Third row of seats is best for kids / children only
• Cabin width makes the middle row seat suitable for 2 adults, not 3
• Very sad audio. 4 speakers + 2 tweeter system feels very basic
• Long-term reliability & after-sales service quality are big unknowns; dealer network is tiny

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MG Astor:

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MG Hector:

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Tata Harrier:

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The car's higher ground clearance gave it a somewhat bouncy ride, reminiscent of a pogo stick.

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3500 up:

This week, the Spresso and I embarked on an epic journey to Gurgaon and back, braving 700 kilometers each way. With a mission to retrieve household essentials—15 boxes plus bags, and a massive 43-inch TV—we set out on our adventure.

The early start at 3 AM ensured we hit the Delhi border by 2 PM. However, our progress was hampered by a 40-minute traffic snarl at the border and a 20-minute delay due to construction near Punjabi Bagh on Ring Road.

The NH44 proved to be a dream road, especially in the early morning hours. Thanks to recent rain and snow, fog was minimal, except for a brief patch near Dasuya. Cruising at a steady 75-79 km/h, with just one pit stop for food, I found myself in a comfortable rhythm, allowing faster vehicles to zoom past in the second-right lane. The speed limit on this highway is 90 km/h, and I encountered a traffic checkpoint near Karnal, but the S-Presso effortlessly glided through.

Yet, every journey has its bumps—literally.

• The seat padding left much to be desired, given its sketchy low density padding. It is not the most comfortoble place for the long haul.
• Moreover, the car's higher ground clearance gave it a somewhat bouncy ride, reminiscent of a pogo stick. With every bump at 80km translating to a few up and down motion before the Spresso suspension recentered itself.

However, these minor inconveniences aside, the trip was surprisingly comfortable for a budget hatchback. The lifeline of Android Auto kept me connected and guided through Delhi's labyrinth of roads.

The return journey mirrored the outbound one, albeit with a slightly later start at 5 AM. By 6 PM, after covering over 750 kilometres, I was back in J&K, surrounded by a cargo of household items. With cardboard boxes and bags filling every available space—trunk, rear seats, and even the front passenger seat—the trusty TV held its place securely. Though not heavy, the delicate items were bulkier due to careful packaging.

Looking ahead, I anticipate upgrading the car's suspension kit after clocking a few more thousand kilometers. While my search for options online has yielded little, I am hoping for some inputs from you - the reader.

In total, the journey spanned 38 hours, covering a distance of 1550 kilometres. Despite traffic snarls and city driving in Gurgaon, the Spresso maintained an impressive average fuel economy of 26-27 km/l, dipping slightly due to urban congestion. On the plains, cruising at a constant 70 km/h yielded an average of 28-29 km/l, while a leisurely 60 km/h on the highway pushed the efficiency up to 33 km/l. The boxy front design may divide opinions, but it undeniably impacts aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.

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Interior plastic feels less premium than other brands.

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November 2022 – I completed 38 years of existence on Nov 10th, 2022 and decided to finally join a driving school to learn to drive a car. Well, there is never any age to learn something new, isn’t it?

Anyway, I learnt to drive within 15 days and started practising in my friend’s Hyundai i10 Grand. During the learning phase, I was good with steering controls but struggled with clutch and gear controls. I didn’t own a car at that time but now that I have learnt to drive, I wanted to own one and started my hunt to buy a car.

Being a first-time car driver, I wanted to go for a hatchback as it would be easier for me to get a hold in the city and on the highway as well.

Also, I was thinking of going for a second-hand car in good condition.

My options were:

• Maruti Suzuki Swift
• Maruti Suzuki Alto K10
• Hyundai i10 Grand
• Tata Tiago
• Toyota Etios Liva
• Ford Figo
• Ford Ecosport (Although not a hatchback)
• Honda Brio
• Nissan Micra

However, I wanted a car that was good to drive and also scored high on safety. I struck Maruti and Hyundai from the list owing to their low safety ratings. That left me with Tata, Toyota and Ford which was good in terms of performance and safety.

I started scouring for 2nd hand cars in marketplaces such as Spinny, Cars24, Mahindra First Choice etc. There were a lot of options to choose from with varying price points as well. However, I decided to buy a car that wasn’t too old i.e. between 2018-2022. In the meanwhile, I also took suggestions from friends and family who had different points of view. Most of them said it is better to go for a first-hand one while the rest mentioned that second-hand cars were better considering that I am a fairly new driver.

After days of searching and thinking, I eventually decided to go for a new one. The problem was that Ford had left India and Toyota wasn’t selling Etios Liva anymore. Honda Brio and Nissan Micra were too small for me (I am 6 feet 1) and were no longer in production.

That left me with Tata Tiago.

Now the question arose of whether to go for a manual or an automatic. I preferred an automatic considering my initial struggles with clutch and gear and also it is easier to drive in city traffic.

Therefore, I did intense research, reading up on AMT technology and watching user reviews on YouTube. The most common complaint on Tata Tiago AMT was engine lag when the car auto-shifted from the 1st gear to the 2nd. Also, there were a lot of user complaints about the AMT gearbox giving trouble after 2-3 years of usage with some users having to replace the gearbox unit entirely which cost them almost a lac.

After seeing all this, I changed my mind and decided to go for a Tata Tiago manual transmission. Apart from giving good mileage as compared to an AMT, manual transmission is fun to drive except in city traffic. I had fixed a budget of Rs. 8 lacs and didn’t want to go beyond that. Anything lesser than that was a bonus.

I visited Key Motorss, Kanakapura Road on Dec 1st week, which was near my house along with my brother and wife. We checked out the car and took a test drive. The engine response and suspension felt good and the car was comfortable too. It is a peppy car to drive and sneaks through the traffic when compared to bigger cars/SUVs.

On Dec 19th, 2022, I visited the showroom and booked a red colour, Tata Tiago XT Rhythm. The XT Rhythm variant has all the basic features along with a rear camera, a 17 cm Harman infotainment touchscreen system, 4 speakers and 4 tweeters. I got a discount of Rs. 10000 along with a corporate discount of Rs. 2500. I also took the accessories pack worth Rs. 11,000 that included the seat covers, floor mats, bumper protector, mud flaps, perfume, and a waste bin.

I made a point of asking for updates from the dealership once or twice a week as I had read complaints about Tata dealership’s inefficiencies and didn’t want to take any chances. Considering my ‘enthusiasm’ they also made a point of updating me every time a milestone was achieved, although it was me calling them every time for every single doubt.

Eventually, my vehicle arrived and I went for a PDA at their yard on Mysore Road. I was thrilled to see my car for the first time and did a thorough PDA. I had gone through the PDI checklist article on TeamBHP and knew what and how to exactly check. The car was fine and we didn’t come across any issues.

PDI at the Yard

On Feb 1st, 2023, I received my car at their dealership with Subhash (SA) assisting me throughout the process from order to delivery.

At Key Motorss, Kanakapura Road

Me and my brother with Bajrangi

Receiving the keys from Subhash

After the documentation and cake-cutting ceremony, I took the car home. Being a newbie, I was nervous about driving it, so asked my brother who had accompanied me to drive it home. My parents were thrilled to see it and we took photos alongside the car.

My happy parents with my nephew who is wondering what's happening

In the evening, I drove it for the first time when I had to go to pick up my wife. My brother accompanied me just to see if I was driving correctly. I was nervous initially but then mustered courage as I kept driving. After picking her up, we went to a temple nearby to perform the car’s puja and returned home. I christened it ‘Bajrangi’ after Lord Hanuman.

With my wife at the temple

1 year of driving Tata Tiago:

As of 1st Feb 2024 i.e. exactly a year after taking delivery of the car, it had clocked almost 6900 km, with 80% of it being driven within the city. Outstation trips have mostly been to Mysore and Coorg. I want to take it to farther places such as Goa, Mangalore, Pondi etc.

During the running-in period, I used to experience a slight lag in its pickup and when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. With time, the lag decreased and was almost nonexistent after the 3rd service.

Pros:

• Peppy and powerful 1200 cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine
• Smooth clutch as compared to Nexon (A blessing for the left leg)
• Gear shifting is smooth and the travel is less
• Small yet spacious for a tall man like me
• Steering is the lightest in its segment
• Stable and no body rolls on highways
• Sticks to the ground at high speeds
• Handling is excellent
• Mileage is good both in the city and highway. Maximum mileage observed on highways = 26 km/ltr. Maximum mileage observed in the city = 14 km/ltr. Latest tank-to-tank mileage = 15.29 km/ltr(Mostly been driven in the city. Increases when taken on the highways)
• The car has become smoother after 3rd service

Cons:

• Interior plastic feels less premium than other brands
• Body panel gaps are quite big compared to other brands
• Some interior fittings feel clumsy and not properly fitted in the factory

Tata Service Feedback:

Have undertaken 3 free services with them at TASS (Key Motorss, Konanakunte) and the experience was good. Their service personnel are responsive and listen to your issues before recommending satisfactory solutions. Better to book your service slots well in advance and be there at 8:30 am. The only downside is their service centres are small, and parking is inadequate. They need to take larger spaces and build bigger body shops and parking spaces.

Cost of:

• 1st service – Rs. 177
• 2nd service – Rs. 177
• 3rd service – Rs. 4406 (for consumables that included oil change)

Accidents/Mishaps:

This was more of an own damage rather than an externally inflicted accident. On my way to Coorg, I had stopped at Mysore for lunch and had parked the car in the basement. To come back to the main road, there was a steep climb that I was unable to manoeuvre and ended up bashing the rear of the car into a pole behind me.

The rear door and bumper suffered damage and had to be replaced. Lots of lessons were learnt from that incident.

The repair process at TASS was smooth and the insurance covered all of it, although I lost the no-claim bonus when I renewed the insurance in Jan 2024. It took a total of 3 weeks for the car to come back from the repairs, and I had to constantly follow up with them to speed up the work and give me the car on time.

Conclusion:

Overall, I am very happy with my Tata Tiago. It is a budget-friendly, sturdy and performance-oriented vehicle for the city and the highway. It’s just been a year of owning and driving it and I intend to keep it for many years to come. Even if I go for a bigger vehicle, I will continue to keep it.

Cheers to everyone!

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After owning a Maruti now, it is even more clear to me, why people buy Maruti products from Toyota.

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Got the 130,000 km service done at 115,230 km mark:

The service was done at Saini Toyota Howrah. Needless to say, as always they were professional and did the job well.

After owning a Maruti now, it is even more clear to me, why people buy Maruti products from Toyota! The difference in professionalism, attitude and customer satisfaction is quite glaring. I was spoilt by Renault too!

Parts replaced:

• Engine oil (Full synthetic)
• Engine oil Filter
• Brake check up and bleeding the brake line.
• A thorough inspection of the whole vehicle. Happy to report that, all the mechanicals are in perfect shape.
• Interior and exterior cleaning
• Damage to pocket - Rs 6,031

The overall maintenance cost over these 12.5 years and 115,000 km:

Parts replaced outside the annual scheduled maintenance:

• 6000 km- To replace the fuel hose as it was a recall from Toyota. Cost - 0.
• A leaked shock absorber at 18,000 km. Cost - 0 (Changed under warranty).
• Upgraded the stock front shock absorbers to the stiffer shock absorbers under warranty at 22,000 km. Toyota gave their customers a choice and I opted for it. Cost - 0.
• At 23,000 km changed one tyre due to side wall cut. Cost Rs 3,400 (fng).
• A blown out fuse at 22,000 km due to using a faulty mobile charger. Toyota changed the fuse for free.
• The stock horn was replaced at 27,000 km due to malfunction. Cost - Rs 100 (fng).
• At 34,290 km the following parts were changed- Front disc pads with rotors, rear left shock absorber had a leak so replaced both of them. Cost - Rs 11,599.
• At 34,700 km an anti rattling kit was installed due to a kat kat sound coming from the dashboard area. Though the sound vanished of its own, we still installed the anti rattling kit. Cost Rs - 501.
• At 44,000 km changed all the 5 tyres to Yokokama Earth 1. (185/65/R14) Rs 22,000. New Exide mileage battery - Rs 3,200 (fng).
• At 45,000 km there was a recall from Toyota to change the front seat belt Pre-tensioners. Cost - 0.
• At 51,000 km front left shock absorber was changed. Cost - Rs 2,200.
• At 64,000 km upgraded the horn to dual Minda jalwa horn. Rs 1,200 (fng).
• Changed a head light bulb - Rs 220 (fng).
• Got an extra check up done just before a long trip and stocked 1L engine oil and coolant along with washing and cleaning. Rs 2,500.
• Got the right hand side rear view mirror glass changed as the original one fell off by getting hit with the orvm of another car. Rs 1,065.
• Got the front right wheel bearing changed with the hub at 79,800 km. Rs 2,900 (fng).
• At 86,000 km mark rats chewed the left side headlight holder. Replaced with a new one. Damage to pocket - Rs 150.
• At 86,000 km mark replaced the wiper. Damage to pocket - Rs 524.
• Got the left wheel bearing changed with the hub at 88,000 km. Rs 3,100 (fng)
• A minor denting and painting job in a FNG. Rs 4,000
• At 93,000 km mark, four new Yokohama Earth one tyres were installed. Rs 17,000
• At 96,500 km mark a new Exide Matrix Battery was installed. Rs 4,400
• At 103,000 km needed a headlight bulb (left) replacement. Rs 200
• At 104,000 km rear boot-lid alignment for a minor hit from behind. Rs 470.
• At 107,000 km a small repair for rat bite. Rs 1,000.
• Two new headlight bulbs. Rs 400.
• Ac gas top up at 110,000 km. Rs 2000.
• Wiper blade- Rs 550.
• Replacing a broken tail lamp- Rs 2000.

Scheduled 1 year/10,000kms services with other wear & tear part replacements:

• 1,000 km- 1st service. Cost- 0.
• 10,000 km- 2nd service- Changed engine oil and oil filter. (synthetic oil.) Cost - Rs 2,800.
• 20,000 km- 3rd service. Changed engine oil (Synthetic oil), oil filter, 4 spark plugs, rotation of tyres and greasing the side walls of the tyres. Cost - Rs 3,400.
• 30,000 km- 4th service. Changed engine oil (Synthetic oil), oil filter, ac filter, wiper blade. 30,000 km service inspection cost, rear brake shoe assembly both side inspection, front disc brake pad both side inspection cost - Rs 5,240.
• 40,000 km- 5th service. Changed engine oil (Synthetic oil), oil filter, 4 spark plugs, Brake fluid. Cost - Rs 5,500.
• 50,000 km- 6th service. Engine oil (Synthetic oil) and oil filter change, Wiper washer fluid top up, 3M under body check up, Foam wash to the exterior body, Premium interior clean.
• The only added attention the car needed was the change of the front left shockabsorber. It developed a leak. Got the air filter and ac filter cleaned too, Brakes shoes/pads checked and cleaned. The total bill amount was Rs 8,500.
• 60,000 km- 7th service. Changed engine oil (Synthetic oil), oil filter, ac filter, wiper blade, 4 spark plugs, Clutch cable, left rear tail lamp, rear brake shoe assembly both side inspection, front disc, brake pads both side inspection. Cost - Rs 8,500.
• 70,000 km- 8th service. Changed engine oil (synthetic), oil filter, front brake pads. Rs 6,591.
• 80,000 km- 9th service. Changed engine oil (Synthetic oil), oil filter, 4 spark plugs, Brake fluid, air filter. Rs 6,700.
• 90,000 km - 10th service. Changed engine oil (Synthetic oil), 0il filter, Ac filter, fuel filter, right wheel bearing. Rs 11,540.
• 100,000 km service at 96,600 km mark- Changed engine oil, Oil filter, 4 spark plugs, Gearbox inner oil seal, Transmission oil, Clutch plate assembly (Excluding the flywheel). Rs 20,355
• 110,000 km service at 104,000 km- Engine oil, Oil filter, front two shock-absorbers, Lower arm (both sides), wheel balancing and alignment, front brake pads and discs, rear brake shoes, spare wheel retaining screw. Rs- 32,186
• 120,000 km service at 110,000 km. Engine oil (Fully synthetic), Engine oil Filter, Air Filter, AC filter, 4 spark plugs, Changed the brake oil, Wiper blade, AC gas top up. Rs 8,317.
• 130,000 km service at 115,000 km. Engine oil (Fully synthetic), Engine oil Filter, Brake check up & interior and exterior cleaning.

Total cost over these 12.5 years including yearly services, spare parts replacements, 10 tyres, a couple of batteries, body work (minor denting & painting, a couple of tail lights) = Rs 209,748. This comes to approximately Rs 1.82 per km.

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