The odometer says 45,000 km. Service records say 78,000 km. Insurance documents say 92,000 km. One of them is lying—and it’s always the odometer. With 70% of used cars having tampered odometers (the kilometer display on… Mileage Verification Methods: Cross-Checking the Truth
Brown coolant means ₹50,000 in repairs waiting to happen. Oily sheen means ₹40,000 head gasket failure already started. Here’s how to read what your coolant is telling you. Why Coolant Color Reveals Hidden Disasters A… Coolant Quality Check: The ₹2,000 Flush That Prevents ₹50,000 Damage
A ₹500 radiator cap and ₹5,000 in hoses stand between your engine and ₹50,000 in overheating damage. Here’s how to inspect them properly. Why Radiator Health Determines Engine Life A 2020 Hyundai Creta asking ₹12… Radiator & Hose Inspection
The temperature gauge crept up “just once.” The seller said “no problem.” Three weeks later: Cracked head gasket, warped cylinder head, ₹52,000 repair bill—all from a ₹2,000 coolant flush that was never done. Why Cooling… Cooling System Failures
Voltage test says 12.6V (perfect). Load test reveals 8.2V under load (dead battery). The ₹500 jump-start becomes ₹8,000 battery replacement within a week. Most sellers check voltage (₹300 multimeter), declare battery healthy. But voltage alone… Battery Health Diagnostics – Beyond the Voltage Test
That subtle ticking sound? It’s either a ₹3,000 lifter adjustment or a warning that ₹60,000 in engine damage is 5,000 km away. Here’s how to tell the difference. You’re standing next to a 2018 Hyundai… Engine Noise Diagnosis: From ₹2,000 Belt Squeal to ₹1,00,000 Bearing Knock
Milky oil means ₹40,000 in head gasket repairs. Metal particles mean ₹80,000 engine rebuild. Both are visible in a 30-second dipstick check—if you know what to look for. You’re looking at a 2017 Honda City,… Oil Consumption & Leaks: The ₹500 Dipstick Check That Prevents ₹50,000 Failures
That low-mileage claim? The engine tells a different story. Contaminated oil, neglected maintenance, and a ₹60,000 repair lurking 5,000 km away—all visible if you know where to look. “Only 42,000 km, single owner, always serviced… Engine Health Check: Signs Your ‘Low Mileage’ Car Has Hidden Problems
Thieves spend ₹15,000-25,000 to alter VINs on stolen cars worth ₹8-12 lakhs. Learn the physical evidence they can’t hide. A professional VIN alteration looks perfect to untrained eyes—factory-quality plates, clean stamping, matching documents. But physics… VIN Tampering Detection: Spotting Altered, Cloned, and Stolen Vehicle VINs
A 17-character code hides in 5-7 places on your car. Miss even one location, and you could be buying a ₹8 lakh stolen vehicle. Most buyers check the windshield VIN, compare it to the RC… VIN Location & Reading: Finding and Decoding Your Car’s DNA