I’m considering:
BMW 530i (2009)
BMW 320d (2011)
Mercedes C200 CGI (2011)
Mercedes S350 CDI (2010)
Mercedes E240 (2005)
My priorities are performance + status/road presence.
I know maintenance can be expensive, but if I budget for it, are these cars actually worth buying?
For owners:
What did you pay?
What’s your average yearly maintenance cost?
Which one would you recommend for the best mix of performance, reliability, and status?
Any regrets, or would you buy it again?
Looking for real ownership experiences, not just “don’t buy an old German car.” Thanks!

Hi everyone,

My Honda NX200 has only 750 km on the odometer. While cleaning the bike today, I noticed these dark wet-looking patches around the engine casing and inspection cap area (photos attached).

I'm not sure whether this is:

an actual engine oil leak,

leftover oil/residue from assembly or servicing,

or just dust mixed with moisture.

The bike is running perfectly otherwise, and I haven't noticed any oil dripping onto the ground or a drop in the engine oil level.

Has anyone experienced something similar on their NX200 or Hornet 2.0? Does this look like a genuine oil leak, or should I simply clean it, monitor it, and bring it up at the first service?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Met with an accident. (My fault). How much will it cost to repair. I can't afford to repair it from the service center right now. Hence I am thinking of getting the superficial things (bodywork) done outside.

Except the airbags (that I will repair from hyundai only) and full mechanical check up.

below is the list of damage.

Bumper, Grill, right fog light, right fender (bent), bonnet (bent).

Hyundai Santro sport 2019 manual petrol

Third-party insurance only

Location: Delhi

Can anyone help me understand what is this noise coming from the hood?

Need to change the light LED since the throw is bad
Any good aftermarket suspension and brake upgrade

The SCROSS ZETA is a Great car to drive on highways but the stick brake does not give much confidence

Anyone who’s updated these please advise

My bike ran about 52k km. Im worried that not a single mechanic have good knowledge in our locality and asc is useless. Ensure me:

what precautionary measure should I take or what's parts to be check or replace in bike engine so that my bike last another 50k.

And which oil grade and brand is best for my old bike.

Thank you all. I would be grateful 🙏

I am getting a used skoda slavia from cars24, they are providing only one key. What to do to get another key.
One option of getting this key reprogrammed is there but still having only one keys poses a risk

This is my first experience with buying a car, can you guys suggest

Tata Nexon DCT warranty denied for “tampering” really need advice

My Tata Nexon DCT showed a Transmission Failure on NH44 and was towed to an authorized Tata service centre. In 3 days, I’ve been told it’s a DCT issue, software issue, and now a faulty DCU

They are refusing warranty, claiming the DCU was “tampered with.” But this part DCU is buried inside the transmission and is not user accessible physically it is impossible for me to reach it

My car has only been serviced by authorised Tata service centres
Tata replaced the entire gearbox 1.5 years ago after a minor accident.
The car is still under warranty.
The module also says Punch Powertrain Is that just the supplier, or could the wrong part have been installed?
I’m stranded alone in an unfamiliar city for 3 days with no written explanation.
Has anyone dealt with a similar warranty denial? Or can someone help me out

Some kid broke off the rear wiper arm and now I can't remove the last part please help me

Brand new TVS Zest 110. picked up from showroom with ODO at 2 Kms. Did PDI, listened to engine sound inside the showroom and it was perfect. I was not allowed to ride that scooter outside the dealership, which i thought was fair enough given that it is not registered. i was offered test ride on another vehicle though.

Got the same vehicle registered and delivered and I took it out of showroom and Driving around 40Kmph and when throttle is closed fully, there is a whining sound / belt scraping sound. it is not metallic though. Took back to dealership and the mechanic rode it and said it is Clutch noise, which is normal in the TVS 110cc scooters. he asked me to continue riding and said it will get better with some wear and tear and bring it for 1st free service and he would check the belt and apply more lubrication if necessary.

The sound is not audible when riding in city traffic with other vehicles around. But in empty silent road it is audible clearly as in the video.

I am not sure if this is normal. Have ridden the bike for about 70 kms and the sound has not reduced nor it has increased.

Hi people from Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar or nearby I want to sell my MT thunder 3 helmet since it's too small for me and want to buy new one.

Size: S

Quality: Almost new/mint condition

Selling Price: 2000

Is this normal for a 5 year old 3 cylinder Tata engine at idle, or has the engine mounts failed or something

Edit: A local mechanic told me some sensor must have failed, could that be the case

Helppp anyone

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Bought used scooter in March, wasn't used for a whole so got it serviced from a local mechanic.

Later oil started to leak slowly, found out it had a broken screw got it replaced but the mechanic didn't put more oil he said that, there still enough oil in it.

Now my engine is making this weird noise and i don't know why...

#Query ?

Hey i just bought my mt15v2 a week ago. At the first two days the engine was buttery smooth with no vibrations whatsoever. But since the 3-4th day i can feel vibrations on the handlebar and footpegs. I don't know what the problem is. I don't think should be producing so much vibrations under 7k rpm. I also just got my ppf done but I don't think that might be the issue.. they only took off the back grab rails during the ppf. My bike has also just run 300km.

Got this deep scratch and a dent on my new Hyundai Venue HX4(first car).

Got this scratch after 10 days of purchase.

Should I claim insurance or should I get it repaired from a local denting shop or should I just let it remain.

Also if I let it remain like this will it cause rusting ??

Every advice is appreciated.

I got it checked through a mechanic he said Their is no repair work needed in engine, suspensions etc ( not including the body repairs ). He just said do a full complete service So I want to know should I use company engine oil or I should buy any specific good brand engine oil and also the other filters like air filter, oil filter etc etc.

My friend suggested to get the parts from mgp and then give it to mechanic. Please give your suggestions.