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Asked by: Neel Chakraborti I’ve just joined the corporate workforce and want to buy a new car for my daily commute. I currently drive a 2020 S-Presso AMT for a 20 km one-way commute with a mix of highway and city driving. My budget is ₹17-21 lakh, and I’m open to sedans, SUVs, MPVs, and hatchbacks. My priorities are safety and reliability, and I’m fine with petrol, electric, or hybrid options. Though I’m open to all body styles, I prefer sedans. Great to hear there are still people who like sedans! You’ll really enjoy the Skoda Slavia automatic. It offers two strong petrol engine options, the 1.0 TSI and the 1.5 TSI.If you enjoy driving and want punchy performance, the 1.5-litre engine is the one to go for. If you want a bit more efficiency, stick to the 1.0 TSI, which still delivers good power and performance.The Slavia’s ride comfort, smooth automatic gearbox, practicality, and excellent sound system make it a very balanced package. Asked by: Neeraj Jindal My monthly commute is around 1,500 km, mostly within the city. I need a petrol vehicle with a six-seater capacity, and I’m confused between the XUV700 AX7L 6-seater AT and the Alcazar Signature 6-seater DCT. I plan to buy the top variant only. My family includes my parents, wife, and 6-year-old twins, and I prefer captain seats in the middle row. I’d also like a good fuel average. Given your requirements, the Hyundai Alcazar will be the better choice. It's more compact than the Mahindra XUV700 and has lighter controls, which means it's easier to drive in the city.This Hyundai car also gets a smaller 160hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol compared to the XUV700's 200hp, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol, which means it'll be more fuel efficient too. Asked by: Manoj kumar Hi there, as a sedan enthusiast, I currently drive a Maruti Ciaz (though the Honda City was my dream car, I had a budget constraint). My Ciaz is extremely smooth and has clocked around 40,000 km. I mainly use it for long-distance family trips (usually 300-500 km round-trip). However, even though it runs perfectly, I often worry about it breaking down midway. So, is a pre-trip inspection really necessary before every long trip? Gone are the days when you needed a pre-trip inspection for a 300-500km trip, which the Ciaz will easily take in its Ciaz. Modern cars, and especially Maruti Suzuki cars, are quite reliable and keep running without trouble as long as you have regularly maintained your car. Also, 40,000km isn’t very high mileage for your car, and it's only after 80,000-90,000km that any issues begin to crop up. Otherwise, all you need to do is stick to your service schedules and replace parts that need to be changed due to regular wear and tear. However, before every long trip, it's good practice to check the inflation pressures of your if replace them immediately if they are worn out. Never compromise on your tyres for your own safety. Otherwise, don’t worry about your car and if it's running fine, there is no reason for it to break down on a the highway. Drive safe. Asked by: Karthik I’ve been using an FZ25 for almost 7 years and now want to upgrade to a higher-segment city bike. I’m considering the Ninja 300, KTM 390, or Triumph 400. Which one should I choose? The Triumph Speed 400 is ideal for city riding needs, thanks to its smooth, tractable engine. It is lightweight, easily manageable in traffic, and also the most affordable option from this lot of motorcycles. The KTM 390 Duke offers more aggressive performance, sharper handling and has more features, but the ride quality is on the stiffer side to keep in tune with its sporty nature. The Kawasaki Ninja 300, the only twin-cylinder motorcycle on your list, has been around for a long time and hasn't received any modern updates. The cost of servicing and spare parts of Kawasaki is also on the higher side. We still suggest you take a test ride of all three bikes to see which one suits you best. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts 
