I have a budget of ₹12-16 lakh and am looking for a petrol automatic car for my 60-year-old father. Most of the time, only two people will be using the car, with occasional full occupancy of four. Priorities are good looks, comfort, and safety.

Autocar India

•4d

The Maruti Suzuki Brezza would be a good fit. The 1.5-litre petrol engine is paired with a torque converter automatic, which is the smoothest type of gearbox to have. The engine also has a nice and relaxed nature, and on the whole, the Brezza is an easy drive, something your dad will appreciate.

The seats inside are also comfy, and the ride quality, especially at low speeds in the city, is very nice and plush. When you do visit your dad, you will find ample rear-seat legroom, too.

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Sajeevan

•2d

I wish to buy an SUV for my four-member family. I am 58 years old, and we drive about 20 km daily with occasional long trips. I have been driving for 15 years, and my wife is a new driver. We want an automatic car. Our budget is ₹13-14 lakh. Can you suggest a fuel-efficient SUV with smooth gear shifting that would be suitable for us?

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•15h

Given your requirements, you should consider the Maruti Suzuki Brezza. The Brezza has a comfortable and spacious cabin that can easily accommodate four adults. It also comes with a refined 103hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine paired to a smooth 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. Maruti claims the Brezza automatic will do 19.8kpl. The Brezza is also relatively easy to drive, and being a Maruti product, it will also be stress-free to maintain. Maruti Brezza price for petrol-auto range starts from Rs 10.60 lakh to Rs 12.86 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

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Kanagaraj

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My Volkswagen Polo is 15 years old, but I cannot use it in Delhi NCR due to the 15-year age limit. The car is in good condition. I am 64 years old and drive only short distances, and I don’t want to invest much in a new car. After driving a VW, I feel other cars aren’t as good as the Polo. What would be the best option - buy a used Polo or invest in a new car? I am not willing to spend more than ₹6-7 lakh. Please advise. Also, is there any dealer who can offer ₹1-1.5 lakh for my car as part exchange for a good, senior-citizen-friendly vehicle? I have 25 years of driving experience and typically drive around 2.5 km at a time.

Autocar India

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It is very sad that you're having to retire your well-maintained Polo due to the 15-year rule in Delhi NCR. Since you have a budget of Rs 7 lakhs, we'd advise you to get a 2020-21 Maruti Brezza or Toyota Urban Cruiser, both of which are smooth, well-built cars. Their seating position is high, visibility is good, and controls are light, which makes them very user-friendly. Also, try finding the newest possible example, which will ensure that you drive the vehicle for 9 or 10 years before it reaches the 15-year age-limit.For your outgoing car, you could consider getting in touch with used-car platforms such as Spinny; they'll do the paperwork, and should get you a good price.

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Hari

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I’ve been using a 125 cc Bajaj Discover 125 ST since 2012. However, its braking and narrow tyres make me nervous when riding on the highway. In 2018, I bought an Apache RTR 200 4V. Though I liked its crisp performance and strong brakes, it felt too heavy for me. A couple of near accidents made me sell it the next year, and since then I’ve been using only the Discover 125 ST. Now I want to upgrade to another 125 cc bike with better braking, slightly wider tyres, similar kerb weight, and a kick starter.

Autocar India

•10h

If you want wider tyres in the 125cc sporty commuter space, you'll have to go for one of the sporty-looking, feature-loaded options like the TVS Raider, Hero Xtreme 125R and Honda CB125 Hornet. All have at least single-channel ABS on the higher variants and tyres that are grippy enough to handle all sorts of road conditions you might encounter, both of which should help you stop in a controlled manner. You've mentioned that having a kick starter is a priority for you, and of the bikes listed above, only the Hero has it as standard. However, these bikes are thoroughly modern, and their electric starters will work in just about every situation you find yourself in. So we'd advise you not to restrict yourself and potentially miss out on a high-quality product because of an antiquated notion like that.

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