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Asked by: Nandini We have an AMT car that we drove around 20,000 km in the last 3 years. In May 2025, we replaced the battery after it failed to start, and last week, on a road trip, the car broke down. At the service centre, we were told the alternator needed replacement due to a wiring issue, which caused it to wear out. Can you tell me if this is a common problem with the Nexon and whether we should look for an alternate car? Maintenance costs have become heavy. Could you suggest a better alternative SUV? Your vehicle's battery and alternator usually don't give up in just three years. Have you installed any aftermarket accessories? Something might be draining battery power, even after the vehicle has been turned off, commonly known as parasitic drain. Ask the service centre to thoroughly check each fuse to identify the solution. Since you have already spent on repairs, and assuming the problem has been resolved, you should keep the vehicle and continue using it. Selling the car will not only result in a financial loss, but you will also have to put in more money to purchase a replacement vehicle. Asked by: Javed Khan I’m a first-time car buyer with no driving experience. I need an automatic petrol car with a 4-cylinder engine, good mileage, low maintenance costs, and a reliable engine. My budget is under ₹8 lakh. I drive about 30 km daily, split roughly 50% highway and 50% city. Please advise. Within your budget, you have two Maruti Suzuki options, the Wagon R 1.2 ZXi AMT and the Ignis Delta AT. The Wagon R is the more practical choice with a roomier cabin and a larger boot, while the Ignis feels more premium inside and looks more stylish. Both use 1.2-litre four-cylinder engines, but they are not identical. On paper, the Ignis makes 8 hp less than the Wagon R, yet in real use, there is little difference, and the Ignis' 1.2 litre K12 engine actually feels a bit more responsive at low speeds than the K12N in the Wagon R. Asked by: Abhijit Datta Which car should I choose for an approximate monthly running of 3,000 km across both highway and city roads - Victoris, Sierra, or is there a better option? Please advise. Regards, Abhijit Datta The Tata Sierra looks very promising, but we have yet to drive it. We would thus recommend you wait until we release our drive review, which will be in mid-December. As for the Maruti Victoris, it is a well-rounded product and, compared to the Sierra, offers a strong hybrid engine option. However, boot space here is limited due to the large battery in the back, and it also does not have a spare tyre on any variant. Asked by: Shishir Dash I own a 2017 i20 Sports petrol and want to upgrade to an SUV. I’m a driving enthusiast and use the car for daily office commute as well as long weekend trips, so usage will be mixed. I like the Hyundai Creta and Alcazar but worry about their mileage and modest petrol power. Is there a reliable, feature-packed alternative (not Suzuki) that offers better fuel efficiency and driving enjoyment? That is a difficult balance to achieve, but two cars come close to your requirements, the Volkswagen Taigun GT 1.5 turbo and the Skoda Kushaq 1.5 TSi. Both use the same engine, and their performance is on par with the Hyundai Creta 1.5 turbo, which already offers strong performance. The advantage of the VW and Skoda engines is cylinder deactivation, which helps significantly on the highway. When the engine is under low load, it can shut down two of the four cylinders to save fuel and improve efficiency. Both cars are well-equipped, too. We would suggest waiting for the facelift versions, which are expected very soon. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts 
