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Asked by: Vivek Sharma I am a first-time car buyer. I have a maximum budget of Rs 15 lakh. I want to buy an automatic car in this budget for a family of 5. I am confused between 3XO, Sonet, and Kylaq. I am also considering buying a second-hand car at a lower price since I don't have much driving experience. Please suggest car options, and if a second-hand car makes sense. For a family of five, the Mahindra XUV 3XO is the better choice among your list. It offers the most space, which will make a difference on family trips or when you have luggage. Given that you’re a first-time driver, a second-hand car is a sensible option. You can get an automatic within your Rs 15 lakh budget more easily, with lower depreciation. Look for well-maintained used models such as a Maruti Brezza AT or Toyota Urban Cruiser petrol-automatic, ideally from a trusted used-car platform (for example, Spinny) where you can get a verified vehicle with a warranty. These cars are generally easy to drive, reliable, and relatively simple to maintain. Plus, once you’ve built up driving experience, they should retain respectable resale value (assuming you keep them in good shape). Asked by: Milind Earlier, I was planning to buy a used car, but due to these GST changes. Now, I am planning to buy a new car. My monthly run would be like 3-4k kms/month, and my budget is below 9 lakh. I have shortlisted A few cars: Nexon Smart Plus CNG, Altroz Pure CNG, Grand i10 sports CNG, and Dzire VXi CNG. Please suggest to me which car I should buy and why? The Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG is a strong choice. It offers good cabin space for its size and comes well-equipped. Even with a large CNG tank in the boot, there’s still enough room for a few soft bags. Most importantly, its powertrain is highly efficient, which will help you keep running costs in check. Alternatively, you could consider the Tata Altroz CNG. It is also fairly efficient and comes with premium features. Thanks to its twin-cylinder tank layout, it frees up a bit more boot space compared to the Maruti Dzire. Asked by: Pranjal Mishra I am a 1st time buyer, my budget is 16 lakhs. I want a car for 70% city and 30% highway. My monthly running would be around 700-750 km. It would be mostly used for family purposes. I am a Thar lover, but open to other options also. Safety is a priority. Please suggest. Since you are a Mahindra Thar fan, an update to the 3-door is expected to launch soon. Given your monthly running, a petrol would be a better choice. The current version has been rated 5-star in terms of crash test, so you can expect the update to follow the same. However, since it’s your first car, it would help to take a test drive and see how you like it from behind the wheel. The ride height and dimensions, while compact, are quite different and may take more time to get used to. If you feel the Thar is too much for the city, other options are a bit more friendly in traffic. The upcoming Hyundai Venue, Kia Syros, and even the Citroen Basalt with the turbocharged engine. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts 
