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Asked by: PRANAV I am 5'5" tall, slim built, and weigh around 60 kg. My inseam length is about 32 inches. I have been riding a TVS Ntorq 125 scooter for the past seven years and have never ridden a bike before. Please suggest a suitable first bike for city riding, preferably above 125cc but below 350cc. I tried the Hunter 350 but found it heavy, and I had to stretch my arms and lean forward to feel confident, so I dropped the idea. Please help. Thanks. Given that you want something manageable and this will be your first bike, here are a few options we recommend.The Honda CB300F and CB300R are both lightweight, well-built, and have low seat heights. You could also check out the KTM 250 Duke or the Husqvarna Vitpilen 250. Both are mechanically identical, but they differ in styling and riding posture, the Vitpilen has a slightly taller seat than the Duke.All these are fun and entertaining first bike with a reasonable performance ceiling to keep you interested for a long time. Asked by: Arun kumar I mostly drive within the city and take occasional outstation trips, covering about 500-600 km a month. I plan to buy an automatic car. Should I go for a petrol, hybrid with AMT, or electric model? Please suggest a car under ₹10 lakh on-road. We'd not wholeheartedly recommend an EV given your frequent outstation trips. The public charging infrastructure isn't entirely reliable, and there is also the matter of the long stops needed to charge.Also, since you travel often, we suspect adequate boot space would be a requirement leading us to the two automatic sedans within your budget.The Maruti Suzuki Dzire AMT is a practical pick delivering on fuel economy, cabin space, and luggage room. There's also the Honda Amaze CVT that comes with a superior and significantly smoother CVT gearbox.The Amaze CVT isn't as efficient as the Dzire AMT, though. For a detailed comparison between the two models, check the Honda Amaze vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire detailed comparison. Asked by: Sreekumar I upgraded from an i20 CRDi to a Grand Vitara Smart Hybrid in 2023 but wasn’t happy with its city behaviour (large turning radius, poor steering centring, firm suspension) or highway performance (engine struggling and noise). I have back pain, so I need a torque-converter (TC) automatic SUV with a max on-road budget of ₹14 lakh. I’m currently considering the Kylaq Signature. Is it a good buy, or can you suggest better alternatives? Rear-seat space for three adults is important. The Skoda Kylaq fits your requirements well, except for seating three adults in the rear. Its heavily contoured seats and narrow body make it less ideal as a five-seater. A better option for you would be the Mahindra XUV 3XO. It offers a comfortable ride quality that should help reduce back pain and has a wide, spacious cabin, making it a great five-seater. In your budget, you can go for the AX5 variant, which is also well-equipped. The only drawback is its boot, which is smaller than most in this segment. Asked by: Mahesh Desai I want to upgrade my Swift ZXI. Which automatic car is the best option within a budget of ₹20 lakh? There are plenty of options in your budget. If you want a sedan, your options include the Honda City, which comes with a CVT automatic. Other good options include the Hyundai Verna, Volkswagen Virtus, and Skoda Slavia, all offering two automatic gearbox choices.Go for the City or the Verna with the CVT gearbox, as they’ll be more efficient than the others.As for SUVs, you'll get most midsize SUVs in your budget. However, you can choose between the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, or Maruti Suzuki Victoris; all three offer a good blend of a refined driving experience, features, and fuel efficiency. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts 
