The Bridgestone tyres that came with the car have run 82,000 km and can still go approximately 20,000 km more. Should I continue using them or get new tyres? If yes, which brand would you recommend in today’s scenario?

Autocar India

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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.

Autocar India

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Get it checked soon, because visible smoke under the bonnet is not normal, even if it went away. In bumper-to-bumper traffic, riding the clutch can overheat it, which gives a strong acrid burning smell and can even cause brief white smoke from the gearbox housing area. The smell often lingers, so your half-clutch use fits the story. But have the workshop inspect the car and the clutch for overheating, also rule out a fluid drip onto a hot part, a bit of plastic stuck on the exhaust, or any wiring insulation getting cooked. Quickly check coolant and engine oil levels at home; if you see smoke again or any warning light, park up and call Tata RSA instead of driving.

Tata Punch

Autocar India

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Since you want a CVT automatic, with a tested 5-star crash rating, and a price of under Rs. 12 lakh, your only option is the Honda Amaze. The Amaze comes with a smooth CVT gearbox mated to its peppy 1.2-litre petrol engine, it has a 5-star rating for adult occupant protection and 4-stars for child occupant protection from Bharat NCAP and the top-spec Amaze ZX CVT costs under Rs 12 lakh on-road. The sedan also has a comfy and spacious cabin and it comes well-equipped with features.

Honda Amaze