I want to buy a used 2016 Suzuki Celerio with 46,000 km on the odometer. The Passing is valid until 2031, but the insurance has expired. The car is in very good condition. What price should I consider paying for it?

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Yes, switch to an EV if you have a fixed parking spot where you can install a home charger - for a pure city, second car, the Tata Punch EV fits best. Stop-go traffic is where EVs save the most, and with low maintenance and cheap electricity, the math works out over a few years. If you cannot charge at home, skip the EV idea.As a city commuter, the Punch EV is easy. Light steering, smooth creep, strong regen that lets you use the brake less, and ground clearance for bad roads. In real use, the Medium Range handles a typical week of school runs and errands on a single charge; the Long Range provides more buffer if others in the family do longer loops. Tata’s EVs have held up well so far, and support is wide. For variants, pick the Medium Range if your daily running is short and you can top up at home; choose the Long Range only if you want to charge less often. The 7.2 kW home charger is nice to have, not a must-have.Also, look at the Tata Tiago EV for a lower price, and the MG Comet if you want something compact. If you stay petrol, the Hyundai i20 IVT or Amaze CVT automatics are the easiest city alternatives.

Tata Punch EV

Tata Tiago EV

MG Comet

Hyundai i20

Honda Amaze

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•10h

Yes, go for the Toyota Innova Crysta VX diesel if you will do 25,000 km a year and keep it for 7-8 years. High yearly running suits the diesel well, so your fuel cost per km stays low, and this Toyota’s ladder-frame build and 2.4 diesel are proven to run trouble free well past 2 lakh km. This Toyota car is also the most comfortable way to carry family and luggage long distances, with a strong chassis and tough suspension that can take a beating, and Toyota service and resale are strong, which matters when you exit around year 8.One thing to keep in mind is policy. Diesel is unlikely to vanish by 2032, and fuel and service support will remain, but rules may tighten in big cities. If you are in Delhi-NCR, there is a 10-year cap on diesel ownership. Also, if most of your use is short, stop-start city trips, any modern diesel’s DPF can need extra attention. With your usage, however, it would seem that regular highway runs to regenerate the DPF are not out of the question.

Toyota Innova Crysta

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•6h

Go for the Brezza, but wait for the new model as it's just a few weeks away. The Brezza is easy to drive in traffic, rides well over broken roads and speed breakers, and the automatic is smooth and stress-free. The cabin is airy, the visibility is good, and Maruti service reach in the city makes ownership simple. For the odd Pune or Panchgani run, it feels stable enough if driven in a relaxed manner. A point to consider if you often go up the ghats with four people and luggage: the 1.5 petrol is smooth but not very strong, so overtakes need a little planning.If that bothers you, the Skoda Kylaq with the automatic is the better alternative. It feels quicker in the hills and in gaps, and the gearbox responds a bit faster, which helps both on the ghats and in stop-go Mumbai traffic. You will trade a slightly firmer ride and a lower city mileage for that extra shove.For mostly city use, though, buying the Brezza is the sensible call.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Skoda Kylaq