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•31w

I own a 2020 Renault Triber, which is currently in good condition and has been driven for 48,000 kilometres. I would like your advice on the optimal time to sell this vehicle. Additionally, when considering a replacement, should I continue with the Renault Triber as a 7-seater option, or would you recommend a different model? I am asking because I have the perception that it may be prudent to use a car for no more than five years before exchanging it for a new one. Please guide

•31w

There are multiple schools of thought - some people may want to keep the car for the longest time possible, some might want to replace it every few years, and some might want to replace it every year. Hence, there is no right or wrong time to sell your vehicle.

If there is a car you're lusting after, or if minor niggling issues keep cropping up with your Renault Triber, then it certainly makes sense to replace it immediately. However, if the car is serving you well without any issues, you may hold on to it for a few more years. Interestingly, the resale value of a vehicle falls the steepest in the first two years, after which its residual value will reduce gradually.

So the difference in resale value at the end of five years and seven/eight years won't be drastic if the car is looked after well. We'd advise you to sell it if you are ready to upgrade to maybe a Maruti Suzuki Ertiga/XL6 or Kia Carens Clavis.

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I am looking to purchase my first vehicle for a family of five. My expected monthly usage is approximately 500-700 km, and my budget is Rs. 8 lakh. Could you recommend options that align with these requirements?

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•1d

Hi team, please suggest the best 7-seater under 25 lakh with low maintenance and high reliability. I drive around 50km every day in the city and take two or three family trips to the hills each year. I need something that can comfortably handle uphill traffic with a full load of passengers without any overheating issues. I currently own a 2015 Renault Duster RxL dCi 110. Maintenance has been expensive, with dealership service bills often ranging between 25,000 and 35,000. Even after switching to a local garage, I haven't been fully satisfied.

•9m

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•1d

Hi, we live in Thane, and my commute is around 12km on alternate days. Our budget is 20-25 lakh, and we're looking for an automatic car. We are open to both petrol and EV options. Could you suggest the best cars based on reliability, comfort, running costs/fuel efficiency and after-sales service? Thanks!

•34m

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•1d

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