I am getting a very good deal on a 2019 Audi A4 30 TFSI with low mileage. It is owned by someone I know well, with full service records and no accident history. Should I go for it?

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DRLs themselves usually do not become creamy or yellow. What you are typically seeing is the outer plastic lens ageing due to UV exposure, heat, pollution, car wash chemicals and oxidation. Over time, the clear polycarbonate lens develops a hazy or yellowish appearance, which makes the bright white DRL behind it appear creamy. The effect is more noticeable in countries like India because of the harsh sun and heat.Whether the DRL doubles up as a turn indicator generally has little to do with the lens turning creamy. However, systems where the DRL frequently dims or switches off for the turn signal do generate more thermal cycling, which can contribute marginally to ageing over many years. The biggest culprit remains UV exposure and lens quality rather than the DRL function itself.As for red DRLs at the rear, regulations in most countries do not permit them because they could be confused with brake lights. The idea behind a DRL is to make a vehicle more conspicuous without creating ambiguity. If a red rear light were permanently illuminated during the day, drivers behind might have a harder time recognising when the brakes are actually applied.

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You could consider the Honda Elevate CVT ZX variant. Its petrol engine is powerful, and it drives well. It is the only car that falls within your Rs. 20 lakh budget, while still having most of the features that you're looking for except for the ventilated seats. If all these are must-haves, then we'd suggest you to increase your budget slightly and either pick Renault Duster 1.3 DCT Iconic or the Kia Seltos Petrol IVT HTX A, both of which are good, more modern, feature-packed alternatives.

Honda Elevate

Kia Seltos

Renault Duster

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The important thing to understand is that while the government has notified standards for fuels up to E30, it has not mandated an immediate switch to E30 fuel. In fact, the government has asked ARAI to conduct long-term testing on how E25 affects existing E10 and E20 vehicles before taking any further decisions. The study is expected to assess durability, mileage, engine health and long-term reliability over tens of thousands of kilometers.There is also a strong possibility that consumers will be offered a choice of fuel blends at petrol pumps rather than a sudden replacement of E20 with E30. Discussions are already underway around offering multiple ethanol blend options based on vehicle compatibility. Even if higher ethanol blends eventually arrive later in the decade, manufacturers, fuel companies and regulators will have to provide a transition path because millions of E20-compatible vehicles will still be on the road.Between the two cars, we would actually lean towards the Baleno AMT. The Baleno's 4-cylinder petrol engine is noticeably smoother and more refined than the Dzire's 3-cylinder unit, which makes a difference in everyday driving. It also has one of the better calibrated AMT gearboxes in the segment, feeling smoother and more predictable than many rivals. For elderly parents, the Baleno's wide-opening doors, comfortable ride and easy drivability are all strong positives.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Maruti Suzuki Dzire