Nothing can control nature’s fury. And an ominous threat it poses is that of monsoon flooding, which is a common scenario. This can happen anytime and anywhere. Moreover, with the threat of global warming being at its peak all thanks to the damaging condition that climate change is, floods are becoming all the more common. That being said, driving, which may otherwise seem a simple affair can soon at the…
The Indian government passed an order back in 2016 where it ruled that India would skip Bharat Stage V, the emission standards that India was set to use next after Bharat Stage IV, and would instead use Bharat Stage VI, which is similar to the Euro 6 standards used in Europe, and will come into effect on April 1, 2020. The new emission norms are much stricter and significantly reduce…
There are some RTO-issued forms that are required for you to sell your used car. These forms, which include Form 28, 29, 30 and 35, can be downloaded VAHAN website or are even available offline at your local RTO. You need to submit duly filled copies of these forms to the RTO in order to complete the car sale process. What is Form 28? Form 28 is required to obtain a no…
In our previous vlog, we told you in detail about the third-party and comprehensive car insurance policies. While the latter offers coverage of personal injury and vehicle damage, there are some exclusions most of the policyholders aren’t aware of. Hence, in our latest vlog, we talk in detail about some important aspects of a comprehensive insurance plan that one often overlooks. https://youtu.be/Kmdi6rignWI Comprehensive Insurance – Important Terms and Conditions Ageing…
In our previous vlog, we told you in detail about things that are not included in Comprehensive Insurance. In the latest episode, we discuss in detail another important aspect, which is the transfer of car insurance on selling the used vehicle. There has been a rapid increase in the demand for used or second-hand cars in India. However, you can’t be further from the truth if you believe that the hassles…
Selling a used car in India can often be a Herculean task – there’s too much involved to let a car-seller breath easy. Usually, someone who wants to sell an old car scrambles through the internet to find out what the car is worth and how he or she can get the best price for the vehicle. Selling a car involves complicated and time-consuming activities, including getting the desired price…
When was the last time you visited a retail store? Be whatever the time or season, you must have encountered a salesperson trying to market you a service plan. It is the job of the officials at OEM dealerships to try and sell extended warranties to the buyers of durable goods. Having extended warranty for used cars is not a mandate but acts as a shield for used car owners to…
Here is a step by step guide on how to renew car’s Registration Certificate (RC) and re-registration process for inter-state vehicle transfer Under the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988, any motor vehicle that is meant to be used on public roads should have a valid registration, which is received through the payment of road tax. However, the registration certificate or the RC needs to be renewed after 15 years from the date of…
It is mandatory for used car sellers to have a valid insurance cover on their vehicle. Using a motor vehicle without a valid insurance policy is against the law. However, it has often been seen that some car owners try to avoid renewing their vehicle’s insurance policy before selling it off. Here, we explain why it’s important to have a valid car insurance policy, regardless of whether or not you…
BSI, BSII, BSIII, BSIV and BSVI are Bharat Stage Emission Standards (BSES) that have been instituted by the Government of India The first emission norms for Indian motor vehicles were the idle emission limits that came into effect in 1989. These regulations were replaced by mass emission limits for petrol engines in 1991 and diesel engines in 1992. By 1995, the use of catalytic converters was made compulsory for all…
