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pulugundla Chandrasekhar

•7h

I am a doctor and currently own a Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Zeta Smart Hybrid purchased in December 2023. My daily city travel is around 20 km. For how many years can I continue using this car comfortably, and which car would be a good upgrade option in the future?

Autocar India

•37m

When you purchase a car, you pay a lifetime road tax for 15 years. However, the vehicle's life can be extended beyond 15 years by clearing some fitness tests at the local RTO and paying the green tax. Your Maruti Grand Vitara Zeta Hybrid, if serviced regularly, can easily serve you for the next decade without any major issues. So you can consider keeping it well beyond 2033, without worrying too much, unless of course the government issues a new order limiting the life of a vehicle, or introduces higher Ethanol blends which are not compatible with the vehicle.

You could write back when you're ready to upgrade with your exact budget and other requirements, and we'll be able to guide you better then.

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