We own a 2015 Hyundai i10, and have recently booked the new Venue HX8 MT. The issue is that Hyundai, including the dealership and ASM, has no idea when the booking, which occurred in early December, will be delivered. They just keep extending the dates. What should we do? Cancel the booking? If so, then which car should we opt for? Our budget is limited to the HX8 MT price, which has an OTR of 13.55 in Ranchi. Kindly help us out. We feel pretty helpless. Thank you.

Autocar India

•7w

We understand your concern and genuinely sympathise with your situation. A dealership is expected to communicate the status of your booking clearly and provide regular, transparent updates. If your chosen colour or variant isn’t currently in the dealer’s inventory, a factory allocation and delivery typically takes around 30-45 days from the date of booking.

The Hyundai Venue itself is a strong product, and a poor dealership experience shouldn’t cloud your purchase decision. It may be worth reaching out to another dealer in your city; some outlets are more proactive in their communication and may even have your preferred colour or variant readily available in stock.

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My office is located 10km from my house, with mixed city and highway driving. I am planning to buy a car which is automatic and fuel-efficient. Budget around ₹10 lakh. Could you please suggest a car that will be relevant for up to 15 years?

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