Kunal Ramchandani

If you take good care of your car, you can save a lot of money on hefty repair bills. That’s why car suppliers and manufacturers stress on regular servicing of your car. How much does a car service cost?  The average cost of servicing a car is approximately £125. You may even get the services at cheaper rates if you negotiate at local car repair shops. But the service charges don’t include the extra cost of replacements, repairs or new parts. How frequently to service a car?  To keep a car in good condition, take it for service every year. However, there are certain mileage and age milestones that you have to be aware of. For example, the distance one can cover in-between oil changes.  Here are some easy tips and tricks for servicing your car and maintaining its condition: 1. Know the car’s service manual A car’s service manual is important for keeping it in good condition. In a service manual, you can find: How often your car needs s...

Mercedes-Benz Vans has constantly advanced and evolved the electrification of its product portfolio. Mercedes-Benz has invested millions of dollars in its new battery-powered electric vehicle platforms, giving birth to another sub-brand (EQ) as well as a future in which literally dozens of electric plug-in vehicles will feature the three-pointed star. The latest concept in this is the Concept EQV, an all-electric van. With the Concept EQV, Mercedes-Benz is now taking the next step. The concept offers all of the brand-typical attributes familiar from this segment which Mercedes-Benz customers have come to know, appreciate and also expect. The van is expected to have a range of nearly 250 miles from it’s a 100-kWh battery pack. And like the current V-Class, it will be available in multiple configurations including cargo, family hauler, and shuttle. But that’s not all. Here’s what you need to know about some new discoveries by experts who sat in a luxurious and spacious cabin of the...

Technology is one of the greatest stimulators of change in the modern world. As far as the automotive industry is concerned, it is continuously bringing in new technologies. I was going through some of the latest car innovations and saw some exciting technologies which can transform not just the industry but transportation in general. So what is in store for cars of the future? Well, I don’t know for sure but based on what is currently being tested and what’s on the road today, here are some ideas of new technology that will most likely make it into production. Some of it will help keep us safe, some will give us information like never before and some will let us enjoy the ride. Augmented reality dashboards:   GPS and other in-car displays are great to get us from one point to another. Some high-end vehicles even have displays on the windshield, but in the near future cars can identify external objects in front of the driver and display information about them on the wi...

In the world of technology, the next upcoming thing in the line of progress is the ‘automobile industry’, and is blossoming with innovations. We are now seeing a super-fast shift in the automotive industry that's comparable to the industry's early days. The car manufacturers have worked efficiently with significant technology organizations to create exceptional, comfortable and secure cars out there. In this blog, I will explore some of the latest advances in auto technology. Have a look! Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication: Vehicle-to-vehicle communication is a wireless network, which enables vehicles to send messages to each other with information such as speed, location, the direction of travel, braking, and loss of stability. This innovation can help decrease traffic, vehicle accidents, and casualties. With V2V innovation, your vehicle will get a signal from the other vehicles in your route directly, cautioning you of a potential crash or automatically applying...

India’s car servicing industry is expected to be a Rs. 33,000-crore business by 2020, up from Rs 20,000 crore now, and multi-brand servicing networks will grab 8% of the business by then. At an average cost of Rs 4,500 for service and Rs 7000 for repairs, the size of the car service industry is just above Rs 40,000 crore. In India, trends have been witnessed that after the completion of the warranty of a new car, around 65% of the consumers migrate to the local service workshops. These workshops provide economical car services, closer to home advantage, and personalized services. However, some other critical factors such as the original spare parts, service quality and technical skills are sometimes not determined. Hence, trust remains an important concern while getting service done from a local service workshop. The multi-car workshops are targeting this uncertainty. They are trying to improve the customer experience by offering better services which can develop trust couple...