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After sales service is such a big factor for car buyers in India, it has made some brands the superstars they are right now and made many unpopular. A product can be as brilliant as it wants on its own, but the cost of ownership, quality of service and workmanship, availability of spares, and the peace of mind associated with it is a big draw for the majority of buyers. While most buyers stick to the authorised service centre these Read More...

Truck drivers are the unsung heroes of our country. These strong-willed people travel all over the country, hauling goods all over the country. Tata Motors, in collaboration with IOCL has announced an industry-first driver welfare initiative, ‘Saarthi Aaram Kendra’. The initiative provides pit stops for drivers to take rest, thereby supporting their physical and mental well-being. The first of many, Saarthi Aaram Kendras, was inaugurated at Bawal today, which is located on India’s busiest National highway-NH8. Designed to have end-to-end solutions Read More...

Quite often taken for granted, the process of registering your vehicle is very important. When you buy a new vehicle, it is mainly the dealership guys who get the paperwork done for you, but have you ever wondered what does it take to get your new vehicle registered yourself? Here is a breakdown of some of the major steps involved in doing so. The process may vary a bit in every state, so do get in touch with your local Read More...

The Nirav Modi case has been in the news for quite some time now. Involved in an alleged Punjab National Bank fraud, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had frozen assets of the Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi groups. Suspected of being involved in the crime, the frozen assets include shares, deposits and luxury cars, all of which sum up to over INR 100 crore in value. It may seem nothing in front of the alleged INR 11,300 crore scam they are Read More...

For being one of the highly populated countries in the world, we also are one of the most dangerous countries when it comes to road safety. Unfortunately, our roads and highways witness a death every 3.5 minutes, a majority of which, about 72%, belong to the prime age group. A study conducted by ASSOCHAM states that there is still a lack of precautionary steps in terms of road safety, which shall be dealt with by the Government of India. The Read More...

Buying a new car is one huge investment. After considering a lot of factors, buyers walk into a showroom to close a deal, but how does one decide which showroom to go to? ‘The Drive to Decide 2018’ annual report by Google and Kantar TNS tell us that now, as much as 90% of new car buyers are digitally influenced before they lock in any purchase. The study tracks consumers’ car research and purchase journey and finds that video (80%), search (90%) Read More...

Time and again, we have always stressed the importance of a good quality helmet. Acting as the first barrier between any obstacle and your head, a helmet is a very basic, yet very important piece of safety equipment for you and your head. While we should be arguing about getting good quality helmets over inexpensive, sub-standard quality ones; unfortunately, we are in a country where we argue about how wearing a helmet cause baldness, neck injuries and oppose the compulsion of wearing one. Read More...

Trial bikes and freestyle stunts have always been a delight to watch. Given the kind of risks involved in doing these stunts, it is very necessary that such performances are done on closed roads and with emergency services on standby at all times. While we Indians do see a lot of stunts, they are mostly performed by squids on public roads without any safety gear or any fear of endangering their and others' lives. For a change, we shall witness Read More...

In an attempt to discourage drivers from driving on the wrong side of the road, the police force of Gujarat has come up with a new solution. They have been given the authority to ban drivers who have repeatedly been caught driving on the wrong side of the road. If a driver is caught for the second time, the police have the power to ban him from driving for at least 3 months and a maximum of 6 months. Earlier, Read More...