Shiva Shankar: Automotive Expert from Bangalore

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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My date of birth is 10-05-1982. I'm taking delivery of my new car today. Is it ok?
February 09, 2012

Hi,
Its a good day and you can take delivery of car as scheduled.

Hey i m vikas...i m studying 12th in bangalore..i already m learning driving..in coming 3 months my dad is planning to buy a car...it is for my daily use for my degree college...i presently own a Honda Dio....i would like u to suggest a used car for daily use.....i had short listed maruti gypsy(because its my dad's n my fav vehicle),chevrolet beat,maruti zen would b preferable...but any good car in a budget of 2.5lakhs n would do....so pls suggest me a good one....

Thanking You

Hi,
In the range mentioned and utility, used Santro would be best selection for availability in best of condition.Alternatively Zen would be good selection.

hi i want to buy innnova toyota petrol and convert in to cng can you please let me know is it right decision and can cng increase average and what is the average of innova petrol and can you put some light on cng electronic kit which is new

Hi,
If willing for CNG kit fitment, then it would be better to go for CNG version Innova itself.However it can be fitted later also and does give fairly good performance.Cost per km would be reduced.

http://www.cartrade.com/auto-guides/fitment-of-cng-kit-calculations-and-explanations-113872.html

which one is value for money car among hyundai santro , maruti swift vdi and mahindra bolero....

Hi,
The price range and utility of all the three varies.Considering best of mileage and cost effectiveness,Santro would be good.For more number of passengers and all road conditions of usage,Bolero would be better.

can i get projector headlights and sun roof for my skoda yeti in india

Hi,
Yes it can be fitted as accessory.Please contact modification centers for the same.

Hi i am planning to buy a new hero honda cbz extreme,my height is 6.2 . Is this bike suits for me.?

Hi,
Hero CBZ would be a good selection.For the kind of height mentioned,most of the bikes would be uncomfortable.Test ride would help for the same.

Hi , i am planning to buy santa fe fluidic but dont know the exact time of launching this sexy suv in INDIA if you know the conform date of launching pls reply urgent .

Hi,
There is no confirmation of launch date of the same.We will confirm the same in news section soon.

hi, which diesel car is the best one out of these cars according to maintenence cost,performance and mielage.. either hyundai i20 or new swift ? please let me know

Hi,
Among the two, Hyundai i20 would be better for slightly higher power,better styling,fit and finish.

i want to buy a car with a budget of 3-4 lakh. it will run around 1000 km/month. so it need to be comfortable and fuel efficient. what r my options in kolkata

Hi,
In the range mentioned, Hyundai Santro Xing would be ideal selection.

i living in bhopal(mp).i am waiting for swift vdi car delivery since last three month.now how much time i shoud wait for car.

Hi,
General waiting period ranges from around 3 to 6 months.Please call dealer for followup.

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