Car & Bike Owner's Guide Part 20: What to Do After a Road Accident
The first hour after a road accident matters most. Step-by-step actions, your legal protections as a helper, the cashless treatment scheme and how to claim compensation.
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Car & Bike Owner's Guide Part 19: Legal vs Illegal Vehicle Modifications in India
Dark sun films, bull bars, loud exhausts and fancy number plates can all land you in trouble. What is allowed, what is not, and how modifications affect your insurance.
Car & Bike Owner's Guide Part 18: Authorised Service Centre vs Local Garage
Brand workshop or trusted neighbourhood mechanic? The pros and cons of each, what to do during warranty, and how to avoid being overcharged at any garage.
Car & Bike Owner's Guide Part 17: Motorcycle Chain Care and Basic Two-Wheeler Maintenance
A clean, well-lubed chain makes a bike smoother, quieter and more efficient. How to clean, lube and adjust your chain, plus the weekly checks every rider should do.
Car & Bike Owner's Guide Part 16: Owning an Electric Scooter: Charging, Battery and Rules
Electric scooters are cheap to run and easy to ride. How to charge safely, make the battery last, understand the rules for low-speed models and claim the subsidy.
Car & Bike Owner's Guide Part 15: Owning a CNG Car: Costs, Safety and Hydro-Testing
CNG cars are cheap to run, but they come with their own rules. Refuelling safety, maintenance, and the three-year cylinder hydro-test that pumps now check strictly.
Car & Bike Owner's Guide Part 14: Child Safety in Cars and on Two-Wheelers
Most child injuries in vehicles are preventable. How to choose and fit a child car seat, the law on children in cars, and the rules for kids riding pillion.
Car & Bike Owner's Guide Part 13: Bharat NCAP Safety Ratings Explained
Bharat NCAP is India's own crash test programme. What the stars mean, how cars are tested, and how to use the ratings when you buy a car.
Car & Bike Owner's Guide Part 12: How to Make a Vehicle Insurance Claim
After an accident or theft, the right steps in the first 24 hours decide how smoothly your claim goes. A clear guide to cashless and reimbursement claims.