ON ROAD EMISSION TESTING NOW BEGIN AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF INDIA STARTS VEHICLE TESTING

Ref - http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/

Vehicular pollution has always been one of the major concerns of Indian Government & to combat that various state government has introduced a number of initiatives, most popular being the ‘Odd & Even Scheme by Delhi Government. Later the government informed the automobile industry that it needs to upgrade their vehicles to BH VI compliant engines by the year 2020.

With its aim to contribute its part the Automotive Research Association of India starts on road emission testing in Pune to collate data about tail-pipe emissions. Currently only lab based testing is compulsory in India however the on-road testing will be compulsory in India too by 2023, three years after the implementation of Bharat Stage-VI regime on April 1, 2020.

Experts consider the on-road testing to be a way more efficient model to measure emissions. “If you carefully study emissions notification under BS-VI, it prescribes the closeness with which real emissions happen with respect to the standard lab condition. We will start collecting data (for BS-IV compliant vehicles) on some sections of expressways, national and state highways, cities and village 

roads. This will be done in a mix and match manner,” Rashmi Urdhwareshe, director, ARAI, said.

Mr. Sameer Malhotra, CEO Shriram Automall said ‘Vehicular pollution in my view does not contribute a large extent but what’s important is when the industry moves to BS VI engines they will contribute much less then what the number is now. Collecting data for BX IV vehicles & then comparing it will BS VI compliant vehicle will help the agency to find what I think will be called a stark difference. I am optimistic about the years to come that India will rise high and contribute less pollution in every possible way’

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BEST USED CARS IN DELHI BETWEEN 2-3 LAKHS – JANUARY 2017

There is no denying to the fact that the used car market has shown striking growth, we can see a rapid change in the thinking of people, who were first hesitant to buy used car now considers it as an option to upgrade their choice. The ratio between both new & used car is 1:1 which means whenever a new car is sold a used car also comes on road. College students, first time job goers and many more choose second hand car to commute.

Today we bring you the best cars you can get within the price range of 2-3 Lakhs.

 Maruti Ritz

Every car that Maruti launches grabs the customers attraction, similar is the case with Ritz, the car is good looking, good t drive, gives decent mileage and of course the trust of Maruti Suzuki give you peace of mind. You can find this car in good shape despite of the number of kilometers travelled

·         Average Price: INR 2.5-2.7 Lakhs

·         Average Age: 3-4 years

·         Average Kilometers Covered: 20,000-30,000 kms

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 Volkswagen Polo

The Volkswagen Polo enjoyed the trust of the people ever since its launch. The company definitely enjoyed good number of sales with this one. After its update in 2014, the value of the original version started to fall, but still the older version is rocking the market & benefit from good demand when compared to supply of old Polo.

·         Average Price: INR 2.7-3.0 Lakhs

·         Average Age: 5 years

·         Average Kilometers Covered: 50,000-70,000 kms

 See Also : Expert Tips You Should Know Before Buying Used Cars

Maruti Swift Dzire

The said car has been the best seller in its segment for a long period of time despite of a number of competitions. It offers a comfortable ride, up to date infotainment, customer satisfaction and the looks that never fade away.

·         Average Price: INR 2.8-3.0 Lakhs

·         Average Age: 4-5 years

·         Average Kilometers Covered: 50,000-60,000 kms

Hyundai EON

The car has been considered as the little warrior in the Hyundai camp, with an all new engine it put out five extra horses from the 988 cc block. The Eon tops the charts in its category when it comes to plastic quality and overall fit and finish level by being a notch better than that of the Alto K10. But cabin space on the Eon is still at a premium – you can just about squeeze in three at the back.

·         Average Price: INR 2.75-3.0 Lakhs

·         Average Age: 3 years

·         Average Kilometers Covered: 30,000-40,000 kms

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HERE IS HOW YOU CAN DISPOSE YOUR PRE-OWNED CAR ONLINE

Planning to dispose off your pre-owned car online? In this age of digital era, selling your pre-owned car through the local newspaper classified will take a lot of time. Newspaper Classified listings are designed to merely present inventory to shoppers and only last for a day or two. Consequently, the listings have less information to revel the car details and the interested customer has to call to make an appointment and see the vehicle. An online listing, on the other hand, is transactional and user can upload detailed information along with good photographs of the pre-owned car. Online sellers have the potential of reaching a larger market than local classifieds.

Here are the key points to guide you for trading online easily:

Do your Homework

While trading your car online, there is nothing more valuable than knowledge. Here are few things you should know about the car you are disposing:

·        Year/Make/Model/VIN/Factory Paint Color Code/Date of Manufacture

·        What are the common issues for this particular car? Have they been addressed?

·       How large is the displacement of the engine? On average, how many miles per liter does  the car return combined?

·         What is the average selling price for a car in this condition?

There are innumerable information hubs available from where you can easily learn about your car and other related information or you can just hire a mechanic.

Detail the Car

One of the first things that buyers notice is the condition of the car. Detailing a car is an art, but it need not be an expensive one. You'd likely be fine giving the car a cheap hand wash locally, but detailing allows you to virtually polish money into the finish of the car.

Take as many detailed pictures as possible

Pictures speak a thousand words and even before looking at the information what a buyer is interested in is looking at the cars photos. Make sure to take as many high-resolution pictures as possible. Modern point-and-shoot cameras have great dynamic range and amazing quality. Don’t use your mobile phones to take pictures with cell phone cameras, as their lenses leave a lot to be desired, and have a tendency of compressing images and decreasing quality.

See Also : Guide To Dispose Your Car at bids.samil.in

Be Easy To Reach

Always include your contact details, preferably your mobile number after uploading a classified as it will give buyers a point of contact for more information. It's insanely frustrating to see a good deal, but the seller only has email as a viable means of contact.

Don't Buckle On the Price

If you own a good car which is desirable, you will definitely get a lot of buyers and most of these buyers will ask a good discount. Don’t get bullied by these buyers, keep in your mind the price you wish to sell you car. It's important that you choose a price that's realistic, based on market value. If your price is negotiable, inflate it by 10 percent, with a "Best Offer" option. That way the buyer feels like they saved some money and the seller gets the most that they can for their car. 

Looking to dispose your pre-owned car online but confused which portal to try? Connect with Shriram Automall India Limited and access to their online bidding platform, from where you can easily dispose your used cars and SUV’s. Online Car Bidding is a unique feature that is available with SAMIL and attracts customers due to the transparent approach acquired by SAMIL. You can also acquire used commercial vehicles and equipment from SAMIL’s physical bidding platform. 

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Pre-Owned Two Wheelers’ Market in India and the Outlook Ahead

The pre-owned two wheeler’s market in India is increasingly gaining popularity and the outlook ahead seems bright with media reports suggesting a significant rise in sales by the year 2020. The predictions haven’t gone unnoticed by the market players and thus, the industry can expect the entry of multiple new brands investing in the two wheelers segment in the near future. Although, this is good news for buyers in terms of having a wider frame to choose from, it isn’t going to be exactly easy for the fresh players entering the zone because of the thriving competition. They will need to make their presence felt strongly and engage with the target audience adequately to give better solutions after gaining understanding of their specific pain points. They will need to develop an outstanding recall value well to make their mark and get ahead of the competition.

The existing dealers for the used two-wheelers will also be gearing up to take strategic advantage of this changing economic condition by catering the best of the value added services to their customers and also providing improved second-hand vehicles to give a thrust to their individual sales. However, both the new as well as existing players will get serious competition from the online portals, which usually offer great deals and the ease of purchase to the customers. Thereafter, many dealers may actually enter into a tie-up with some of the recognized online portals to promote their sales figures and capture the market at large.

The growth of the two wheeler sector is primarily driven by the increasingly tough traffic conditions on roads but also because of the immense variety available with frequent launches of varied make and models. Though, we live in a scenario where customer preferences are often class conscious but practicality demands the feasible option of two wheelers as a necessity considering the rising pollution levels, traffic jams, lack of parking space and the increasing road rage of getting your expensive hot wheels bumped. All this accounts for a major rise in the used two wheelers sales with customers going after the more realistic alternatives for their day to day convenience.

While looking for the purchase of pre-owned two-wheelers, the most trustworthy name which strikes instantly is that of Shriram Automall. It pioneers as a service provider for the exchange of used vehicles and equipment through varied transparent and professionally organized platforms. It serves as your one stop solution for buying and selling of used vehicles and equipment in a systematic and fair manner.

In case you or an acquaintance is on the lookout to purchase or dispose any kind of used vehicles in India, simply submityour requirement and get a quick call back from Shriram Automall to assist you further. 

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Construction Equipment Industry- A Positive Transformation on the Roll

Although, the past three years have primarily witnessed a continuing slow down for the Indian construction equipment industry, the situation seems to be on a complete transformation drive now. With the focus of the new government shifting towards increased investment in the development of infrastructure in the country, the construction equipment industry witnesses a corresponding thrust in its sale figures this year. Several stuck-up projects from earlier are now being given a green flag along with some favorable initiatives being taken in terms of refinement of the old confining policies.

As per media reports, the first five month period of the year has brought about the good times back for the industry, which has greatly contributed in enhancing the positive sentiment back in the market. The pre-owned construction equipment in particular is too on a rise with the new positive developments in the infrastructure industry. The heightened numbers in terms of infrastructure building has led to the construction business owners reviving their interest in varied used construction equipments for all their requirements. Construction equipments not only make the process easier, quicker and systematized, but also reduce the cost as well as the uncertainty which comes in from dependability on human resources.

You May Also Read : Top Construction Equipment At Shriram Automall 

As these equipments are heavy and are available in varied types for different functions required to be executed for different projects, there is a growing popularity of the second hand construction machinery in the country for it is much more affordable as compared to the new one. We see a drastic change in the people’s perception with regard to new v/s pre-owned. Individuals as well as businesses both are far more realistic and practical these days as opposed to a few years back when the thought of pre-owned was looked down upon and was merely the cup of tea of the less privileged ones. And with the new Government reforms in infrastructure boosting the economy, the market is all set to boom and transform from its state of slump from past three years.

In case you or an acquaintance is on the lookout for purchasing any of the usedconstruction equipments and vehicles, you have come to the right place. Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL) pioneers as an established service provider in the field. Contact today to get the best deals at the most trustworthy and structured platforms. 

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GST IMPACT ON USED VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY

Hailed as one of the most significant economic reforms since India's independence, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a potential game-changer for the economy. While the legislation is yet to sail through the choppy waters of centre-state relations, its wide-ranging implications for a host of sectors are already under the scrutiny of the media and the commentariat. Given the pivotal space the automobile sector occupies in the Indian industry universe, it's natural that the GST's impact on it will have reverberations across the economy as a whole. Seeing the media reports surfacing in the recent past, one can easily judge the GST to be one of the most phenomenal changes sharply impacting the Indian economy.

GST is another type of indirect tax such as VAT and others but one that endeavors to bring the much needed tax uniformity in a developing nation like India. When the GST bill becomes active, reportedly in April, 2017, it is going to put together all the direct as well as indirect taxes levied currently into one flat consolidated tax to be applied evenly across the nation. Its impact on India's automobile industry will certainly be evident for it will entirely change the industry's price scenario.

As per media reports, the implication of GST is to result in a considerable 10% reduction in the prices of small car segment while a mere 2% for that of the SUVs and other luxury cars. This is supposedly to be the outcome of a flat tax rate application of 18-20% for the cars under 4-meter and that of 40% for the ones over 4-meter. This is opposed to the current differential figures of 12.5% excise duty for small cars, 24% for mid cars, 27% for luxury cars and 30% for the SUVs. 

While GST brings home great news for the small car segment and the new car buyers alike resulting from a significant drop in prices, the used car market is bound to suffer the impact of this plausible rise in the sales of new car market. Buyers will then be supposedly more inclined in the purchase of new cars, thus, flooding the used car market with relatively much less demand for them. This surplus supply of used car is to put dealers in a difficult situation of offering much lower prices for the used cars, resulting in losses overall. Consequentially, the resale value of cars is expected to go down by a good 10-15% owing to a highly competitive environment due to the high sale of new cars and increased pushing in of the used cars in the market.

Thus, while the post-GST era will see a flourishing time for the purchase of both new and used cars, it isn't going to benefit the sellers of used cars in any way.

This imbalance in the car prices that will be created post the implementation of the GST will have a vital impact on the automotive industry as well as the equipment industry as a whole. Where the new car segment will abruptly witness higher demand which can in turn will positively effect the auto equipment market but can also drastically put immense pressure on the equipment dealers which may even result in diminished quality. Also, the same debate of an adverse impact on roads and traffic as at the time of launch of Tata's Nano still holds true with a great number of two-wheeler segment expectedly shifting course to small cars.

As for the automotive and all the other major sectors of the economy, any drastic change brings in its own share of benefits as well as challenges for one and all from time to time. No set of predictions and preparations can put away the necessary rigid and pivotal consequences it can create in the long run. And yet there are major concerns to the final activation of the GST bill and more on its appropriate and uniform implementation in the entire economy alike. While the GST may have certain poignant aspects, eventually it all boils down to the manner in which it is applied and accepted in the market by both dealers and buyers in their capacity for it to become more of success, good news for the market.
For Your Requirement 

If  you are looking to purchase or dispose any kind of used vehicles in India, simply submit your requirement and get a call back from Shriram Automall to assist you further.

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SHRIRAM AUTOMALL TO INAUGURATE ITS 62ND AUTOMALL IN INDORE

Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL) India’s leading service provider for exchange of used vehicles & equipment will be inaugurating its 62^nd Automall in Indore, Madhya Pradesh on 28^th October 2016. The Automall will be SAMIL’s 11^th facility in the west zone and will aim to satisfy the demand of pre-owned vehicles and equipment through an organized medium.

The Automall is located at the most prime locations of Agra Bombay road and spread over a sprawling 5.9 acres of land. People from all across Indore and nearby locations like Pithampur, Mhow & Dewas can come to the Automall and participate in our bidding events.

Indore is a state that receives major demand of pre-owned vehicles and equipment and Shriram Automall through its constant efforts aims to satisfy the ever growing demand by inaugurating more Automalls in the state.

Passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles form the majority of demand and SAMIL through its agreements with leading banks and NBFCs will offer the most extensive line up of all segments including commercial vehicles, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, passenger vehicle, two wheeler and three wheelers.

You are invited to be a part of the grand inauguration ceremony on 28^th October 2016, 10:00 am onwards. Take part in our most exciting bidding event and buy the used vehicle you desire in the most transparent and organized manner.

As a part of our expansion plan to inaugurate 75 well structured Automalls by 2020, with the launch of Indore Automall, which is the 62^nd facility of the company we aim to reach the number before the target set. With favorable demand of used vehicles and equipment across the country along with a positive outlook for the coming years we are hopeful of achieving this new target easily. Our organized & transparent process has been accepted very well by the customers and we are all set to strengthen their trust through this Automall. 

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4 REASONS WHY ONESTOP PUTS A FULL STOP TO YOUR VEHICLE SEARCH

Whenever you visit a Shriram Automall or any branch of Shriram Transport Finance Company, you would have definitely come across this ATM-like machine called OneStop Classified Kiosk. So, have you stopped by in front of this Kiosk?

ALRIGHT, LET ME GIVE YOU 4 REASONS TO DO THAT:

·         A single platform with huge inventory

This single machine carries detailed information & pictures of over 4,000 pre-owned vehicles and equipment from across India. So, be it any of your vehicle demand, we definitely have a solution for it at the OneStop Classified Kiosk.  

·         Easy & Innovative Interface

Getting acquainted is not a problem at all, it houses a simple & interactive interface that it takes no time to learn and & once you are done you’ll definitely enjoy using it. Because, the search of your dream vehicle becomes quick and easy here!

·         Nominal Registration Fees   

Registration as a customer through the OneStop KIOSK is simple & quick. You just need to fill the basic details like name, contact, address & your KYC document details along with a nominal fee of Rs. 100 to make your search interesting.

·         End-to-End Personal Assistance

Once you get registered, you get complete personal assistance in your search by a local representative at the Automall. If you face any issue or problem during your search, feel free to contact the SAMILIAN, you can find him wearing a yellow T-shirt for your assistance

So, next time when you visit a Shriram Automall, don’t forget to check out One Stop Classified Kiosk - Making Search Easy!

“OneStop KIOSK at Shriram Automall is already a huge success and in 2016 we are taking it to a whole new level by introducing an internet version of the same. This will enable you with same features in the comfort of your home” – Mr. Sameer Malhotra (CEO of SAMIL)

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REPAIR OR REPLACE: GUIDELINES TO DECIDE

We often come across situations, when we don’t know, whether we need to get our car repaired or to replace it. Some cars do last for a long time but it’s not the case with every car, so you should stop thinking to get more from your car. But how would you know if you need to give up on it or get it repaired and run it for some more time? We will provide you with some guidelines to make your decision an easier one.

Evaluation of your vehicle

Inspect your vehicle and evaluate its condition so that you can take further steps. You can do this step after making a checklist by yourself or can get a mechanic to perform this step. Evaluating the condition of your vehicle will give you the exact report and you will be able to know the potential of vehicle and its problem.

Determine Future Maintenance Cost

Assemble maintenance schedules as according to the mileage of your car and mileage required in future. Take your car to the mechanic of your trust and pay them to inspect the car as according to the maintenance schedules. The cost of these inspections should be fairly inexpensive, and the information they will provide will be more than worth the expense. Add up all recommended repair costs plus all previous repairs during the year. Divide this number by 12 to determine your average repair cost for the given year. This number will not however include any breakdown or unexpected repairs.

How much is your car worth

After getting every piece of information from both the steps above, you now need to determine the value of your vehicle. Also determine the value of competitive cars that are available around you, this will help you to know the real worth of your car. It is important to know the worth of your car, to make you able to get the best price if you are planning to dispose off your car.

Cost of your next Car

Now that you have determined your yearly repair costs, the value of your current vehicle, and a possible sales price you must calculate the monthly payment of the new car. Paying a larger down payment on the new car will lower the monthly payment. Keep in mind you are replacing a vehicle that you know will be incurring future repair costs, so don't take on more money debt than you can handle. Hopefully you have a month or two before these expected repair bills will be required, so you will have some time to price shop the new car, and have time to sell your current vehicle.

If you can’t purchase a new car due to shortage of funds, don’t worry, just connect with Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL). SAMIL provides a wide range of used vehicles and equipment.  You can own the car of your choice easily by accessing SAMIL’s online as well as physical bidding platforms and get the best deals. Finance services from SAMIL in association with Shriram Transport Finance Company (STFC) makes acquiring used vehicle very convenient and safe.

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Maruti Suzuki to Launch Super Carry this year – We find out what it looks like

Maruti India’s one of the most anticipated projects to enter the Light Commercial Vehicle segment in India has finally taken some concrete shape. The company will launch its Super Carry truck later this year and will also export it to markets like South Africa from June 2016.

The light commercial vehicle is capable to shedding load up to 750 Kg and is 3.8 meters long and 1.56 meters wide, and features a load deck measuring 2.18 x 1.49 meters. It has a ground clearance of 175 mm and a turning cycle of 8.6 meters diameter.

In India the truck will be powered by a 0.8-liter twin-cylinder diesel engine used on the Celerio, however for the South African market it will get a 1.2-liter GB14 four-cylinder petrol engine with multi-point fuel injection. Talking about the power, it develops 72 hp at 6,000 rpm and 101 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm and is paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. The company also claims that super carry is the most fuel efficient in its class and comes with a 3 year, 1, 00,000 KM warranty.

In India the company is planning to introduce a CNG/LPG option along with the petrol version. The truck is expected to be launched at a price of Rs. 5.58 lakhs and will give tight competition to Tata Ace.

Meanwhile if you are looking to buy a used truck in the carrier segment, you can visit Shriram Automall, the company offers widest range of used trucks of all makes and models under one roof.

“Used truck market since 2015 has been showing positive growth as the demand is now increasing thanks to the governments initiatives to clear various stuck projects. Now we can expect the segment to be stable for a longer run.” Sameer Malhotra, CEO, Shriram Automall

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Indian Automobile Industry expected to grow fourfold, thanks to the Automobile scrapping policy

As the country is waking up for an environmental concern of air pollution, the government proposed a car scrapping policy under which any vehicle of 10 years and above can be scrapped with some benefits offered to buy a new car. Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways believes that the new incentive policy has a potential that could even quadruple the turnover of the automobile industry.

”We will put the vehicle scrapping policy on a website within a week to seek suggestions and based on that we will seek Finance Ministry's approval. Once approved, it will be sent for the Cabinet nod,” Gadkari told PTI in an interview.

The incentive scheme will feature an excise rebate of 50% on new vehicle purchase, additionally respecting the demand from the government the automobile industry will also be offering additional benefits over and above the government incentives like discount on purchase of new vehicle if a person provides the certificate of scrapping to the dealer.

The government is also considering a financial incentive of up to Rs 1.5 lakh on surrender of vehicles that are over 10 years old to check pollution and address safety concerns.

Small vehicles will be offered an incentive of up to Rs 30,000 for those surrendering small vehicles while trucks could be in for total benefits worth Rs 1.5 lakh.

This new move is intended to enable the entry of cleaner vehicles on the roads that emits less pollution when compared to the old ones. Also the move when implemented will also increase the demand for new vehicles all around the country as large number of people will opt to change their old car amid the incentives they will be getting.

While the policy will take some time to get fully implemented meanwhile sell your used vehicles at Shriram Automall anywhere in India. The company follows an easy process to buy or sell used vehicles in India through their transparent bidding platforms.

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Top Selling cars in April 2016

Automobile industry has started the new financial year in a good note in spite of price hikes by automakers as most of the carmakers witnessed growth in April 2016. Alto continues its legacy in the most selling passenger cars for the month of April as it is again in the top position by selling 16,583 units. Although, both Alto and Swift have posted negative growth of 23% and 15% respectively but still they are holding first and second position. In this month, Kwid held sixth position by selling 9,840 units. 

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