Cost of New Car   Running Costs   Maintenance Costs   Resale Value of the Car

Running Costs - Improving Mileage

Existing Car Owners - Fuel Efficiency is one of the most critical aspects that determines the value you get from your car. We have put together some pointers in terms of how you can get better mileage from your existing car. Read More

Prospective Car Buyers - Consider a diesel vehicle only if your average daily usage is over 80km/day since diesel cars have higher upfront costs and higher maintenance.

Running Costs - Lowering Cost of Maintenance

Existing Car Owners - Cost of Maintenance is largely a function of how the car is driven and frequency of service. Ofcourse, the service and spare part costs also play a role. For tips on better maintenance. Read More

Prospective Car Buyers - Look at manufacturers with large service networks and easy availability of spares since that keeps the overall cost low.

Resale value of your car

Existing Car Owners - A well maintained car is the secret of a good valuation. The more care you take the easier it will be for you to sell your car for a better value later. Read More

Prospective Car Buyers - Look at models that have high demand today (strong brands). The demand for such cars in the used car market is also higher helping you fetch a better value later on.

Regards,
The Gaadi Team in association with Maruti Suzuki

Avoid speeding
It is important to drive the car at the right speed. Too much fast speed is bad for the fuel efficiency of your car. Drive at a speed which is not too fast as well not too slow.

Regularly check tyre pressure
Many people are ignorant about air pressure of car tyres. Keep the air pressure in car tyres proper. Properly inflated car tyres can save fuel by 3%.

Accelerate properly
Use acceleration of the car properly. Do not unnecessarily accelerate the car. It is bad for the fuel efficiency of your car as well as for the engine.

Do not delay car service
Carelessness in car servicing can result in long term damage to the car. Delay in car maintenance is a bad thing.

Switch off the car when you expect to wait
Do remember to switch off the car at places where you are expected to wait. In long traffic jams and at red lights it is wise to switch off the car engine. It results in saving of fuel.

Keep tyres properly inflated
Regularly keep checking tyres of your car. Keep the air pressure of your car at the right condition. It helps in saving of fuel.

Take load off your car
Keep the car light. Too much load in the car can result in more fuel consumption. Excessive load in the car puts pressure on the engine of the car.

Use the highest gear
It is advisable to use the highest gear of the car possible. If you drive taking a route that has less stops and less traffic then you can easily use the highest gear and get more mileage out of your car.

Combine your errands
The more you use the car the more fuel you use. So, make sure to combine your errands and when you take the car to the road finish as many work possible in a single trip. It is good for fuel saving as well as for long life of your car.

Regularly check for damages and fix them
Be careful about any damage done to the car and fix them as soon as possible. Regularly check engine, tyres, exteriors and interiors for any damage done. Being careless about even minor problem can lead to a long term damage to the car.

Get car serviced only at authorized service stations
To lengthen the life of your car get it serviced only at authorized service stations. Getting servicing at other places may be harmful to your car in the log run. Many a times it may result in some minor damage done to the car.

Use genuine spare parts
To ensure long life of your car use only genuine parts in your car. Many people, out of ignorance or just to save few bucks, buy local spare parts that are bad for the life of the car.

Don’t accelerate and brake abruptly
Use brakes and acceleration properly. Abrupt braking or acceleration is bad for the health of your car. Learn to predict situations when you need to use brakes and be prepared in advance. Sudden acceleration puts too much pressure on the engine of the car.

Switch off engine when you expect to wait
When stuck in long traffic jams or at traffic signals where you need to wait for long do not forget to switch the engine off. It will give relaxation to the engine and also save fuel.

Drive at moderate speed
For the sake of your car do not drive too fast. Drive at a moderate speed. It will lengthen the life of the engine as well as save fuel. Driving at an even speed is also important. Driving too slow also puts pressure on the engine, and results in more fuel consumption.

Don’t use air-conditioning unnecessarily
Many a times you really do not need to use air-conditioner (AC). Switch the AC off then, as its use puts pressure on the engine. Use it only when you really need it.

Regularly check air pressure in tyres
Regularly keep checking air pressure of the car tyres. Properly inflated tyres are good for your car as well as for saving fuel.

Buy a car with good resale value
When you plan to buy a car go for a car that can hold its value even after years of use. Some cars have better resale value compared to others. Normally, cars that are more dependable and fuel efficient are considered to have good resale value. So, buy only those cars.

Get the car serviced regularly
It is important to maintain the car properly over the years. Never miss the schedule for the regular maintenance of the car. Many times people keep forgetting the regular maintenance and it results in slow damage done to the car. It is important to keep it in mind that your neglect can cause a loss in the resale value of the car. Also make sure to keep all the receipts of all the maintenance your car has gone through. It will help in a better resale value of your car.

Drive safely and avoid accidents
A car crash can cause significant amount of damage to the value of a car. The resale value of the car goes down significantly once the car has met some major accident. Drive safely and avoid any kind of mishap on the road. Drive safely for saving your life, as well as for resale value of your car.

Avoid customization
Do not go for major changes in your car. Many people are temped by some “cool” looks of some car and go for major customization in their cars. It is bad for the resale value of your car. Avoid customization of your car. Keep it as you baught it and just maintain it properly.

Get the body repaired
When you plan to sell your used car, try to make it look nice. Get the exteriors and interiors of the car in a good shape. If there has been some damage in the car make sure to get it repaired.

Get rid of scratches
Scratches are a natural result of years of use of a car. However, they are bad for the resale value of your car. Lots of scratches on a car can make it look older than it actually is. Get the scratches fixed before deciding to sell your car.

Get new tyres
Good looking tyres give a good look to the entire car. Make sure to get new tyres in your car to give it a better look.