Expert Page: Shiva Shankar

Name:	Shiva Shankar
Expert Since:	January 01, 2008
Location:	Bangalore, Karnataka
About:	Graduated in 2001 with a degree in Automotive Engineering, I have worked in the automotive field since then. Among others, I have worked as technician, warranty in charge, service advisor for body repairs and maintenance. These roles were fulfilled in leading dealerships of Maruti, TATA Motors ,Hyundai, Toyota, and BMW. I joined CarTradeIndia.com two years ago and am in charge of all auto-technical issues. I further hold a faculty position at one of Bangalore's leading automotive institutions, where I teach automotive engineering.

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Compare Crash Safety(body structure strength ) Maruti Wagon R vs Maruti A Star ?

Hi,
Body strenght of Wagon R is better due to design in body structure and hence transfer of impact to body panels.

I am planning to buy a car but confused which one to take diesel or petrol. My maximum usage in a month will be 1200 km. when comparing the maintance cost of petrol car and diesel car and fuel price which one will be best for me. Please advice.

Hi,
The cost of diesel versions would be highby 1 Lakh Rs compared to petrol versions.Considering expected usage, petrol version would be ideal selection.However if initial investment is not a constraint then worth going for diesel version which would be beneficial in long term usage.

Hi,
I have new Swift VDi with 14inch tires,can I go for 15inch tires with Mach???? Is that suits VDi???

Hi,
It(15"alloy wheel) can be fitted to Swift VDi.

huyndai i20 is better or Maruti Swift Dzire?

Hi,
Maruti Suzuki Swift dzire would be better selection for advantage of better storage space and hence advantage o fsedan.

i planning to buy a 2007 dec. sx4 ran 42000 km.second owner.in what price i can buy it? sx4 second hand is a good or not?

Hi,
Used SX4 is a good and reliable choice.Considering usage done, it can be used comfortably for quite a long term.

hello,, my name is samarth bhandary and my d.o.b is 23/06/93... my new car is ready for delivery this week but when exactly should I take the delivery? pls help

Hi,
25th Friday would be best day for taking delivery of the car.

i want to buy hyundai eon from csd from where i should buy at ahmedabaad or at jaipur n wht is procedure to buy car from csd

Hi,
Please check link below and apply for getting quote from CSD.
http://www.cartrade.com/buy-csd-canteen-cars

i decided to buy a 2002 model Toyota quails(Kerala, Trivandrum) , 280590 km already covers,how much amount we have to give

Hi,
It can be bought for around 2 Lakh.

i want to buy a car a diesel sedan and my budget is 8.5 lacs, and my personal choices are mahindra verito, toyota etios , swift dzire , tata manza as i want space, fuel econmy, and less maintenance , and if any other plz suggest ?

Hi,
Among the options mentioned, Mahindra Verito would be best selection for combination of performance,drive quality, availability of different variants suiting requirments and price.

Hallo... Iam an army man i wanna buy a CBR250R What is the price of this vehicle in rajasthan jaipur

Hi,
The price ranges around 1.7Lakh onroad.

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