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Safety & Regulations
Crash safety, ADAS, recalls, insurance procedures, toll rules and government policy changes.
Car Hit a Pothole? Damage Checks, Insurance Coverage and Claim Steps in India
Hit a pothole in the rain? Check tyre, alloy wheel, suspension, alignment and underbody damage safely, and know when insurance may help in India.
Digital RC and Driving Licence in India: When DigiLocker and mParivahan Are Legally Valid
Is your DigiLocker or mParivahan RC and driving licence legally valid with traffic police? Here is exactly when digital documents count and when they do not.
Google Maps Accident-Prone Area Alerts in India
How Google Maps' accident-prone area alerts work in India, the Delhi Traffic Police integration, and advisory alerts vs. legal speed limits.
Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication in India: What V2V Is and What to Expect by 2028
What V2V communication actually does, India's draft 2027/2028 fitment proposal under AIS-230, how it differs from ADAS, and what buyers should and shouldn't expect.
FASTag Local Pass Online: RajmargYatra 20 km Rule, Eligibility and How to Apply
Learn who qualifies for the FASTag Local Pass under the 20 km toll-plaza rule, how RajmargYatra verifies eligibility, and how it differs from the Annual Pass.
Bharat NCAP Ratings Explained: Why a 5-Star Score May Not Cover Every Variant
A practical Indian buyer’s guide to checking Bharat NCAP stars, adult and child scores, tested variants, manufacturing periods, safety equipment and rating applicability before booking a car.
Unpaid Toll and FASTag Rules 2026: Vehicle Transfer, E-Notices and the 72-Hour Window
What Indian vehicle owners should know about unpaid National Highway user fees, electronic notices, the 72-hour response window, VAHAN records and NOC or transfer consequences.
Car Caught in Floodwater? What to Do—and What Not to Do
A practical guide for Indian car owners on flooded roads, stalled engines, hydrolock, EV safety, towing, insurance claims and post-flood inspection.
ADAS, TPMS and Safety Features: What Owners Should Actually Use
Modern safety features are useful only when owners understand them, maintain them, and do not overtrust them.