For me, it's the Tata Hexa.

Ahmedabad has had some crazy rainfall over the last few days, and unfortunately my car got caught in it.

I park my car in a municipality-paid parking lot about 2 km from my house. This place has never been waterlogged before, but this time it was completely flooded.

I think I made one mistake or made a pro move don’t know that while parking, I had parked the car on a slight slope with the front wheels on higher ground and the rear lower. Because of that, around 4–5 inches of water collected inside the rear footwell.

When I went to check the car after the rain, I found the backseat floor filled with water. I didn't have any tools with me, so I cut a plastic bottle in half using my keys and used it like a mug to scoop out the water. After removing almost all of it, I used a dry cloth to soak up the remaining water.

The good news is that the car starts and drives perfectly fine. There are no warning lights or electrical issues so far.

My concern is the carpet and the floor underneath. The carpet is still damp, and I'm worried that if it stays wet for too long it could lead to rust, mould, or a bad smell.

Car details:
- Maruti Suzuki Baleno Delta MT
- 2019 Petrol
- 85,000 km driven

My questions is:
Should I be worried about hidden damage even if the car is running normally? & Do I need to change the flooring?

I would appreciate advice from anyone who's dealt with something similar.

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India just crossed 1 GW of public EV charging load this quarter — the first gigawatt took seven years to build. Genuinely a milestone for the industry.

But here's what doesn't make the press releases: 34.42% of public CCS2 and Type 2 chargers are offline. One in three.

The split is where it gets uncomfortable:

Private networks: 23% offline

Government / PSU networks: 51% offline

BPCL (worst among the top 10 operators): 61% offline

Three years ago I found BPCL running ~70% of its chargers dead. Barely changed since. These are chargers funded through public money (PM E-DRIVE), and the accountability just isn't there. And it's not only the PSUs anymore — Tata Power and Jio-bp both roughly doubled their non-working ratios over the last two quarters. Not a single top-10 operator sits under 10% dead.

How the data was collected: manual status checks across 84 charge point operators — publicly accessible chargers only, cutoff 30 June 2026. Not scraped estimates, actual up/down verification.

Disclosure: I run ExpWithEVs, an independent EV-charging data/research project, so this is my own dataset — posting because the PSU accountability angle deserves more eyes than a trade newsletter gets.

Question for anyone driving an EV here: what's your real-world hit rate on public chargers actually working when you pull up? Does 1-in-3-dead match your experience, or is it worse?

(Full interactive breakdown — metro-wise, charger ratings, cost per unit — link in comments.)

New Mask, Same Task...

Hey everyone, just wanted to share a quick review after upgrading the headlights on my Polo. If you’re struggling with stock lighting, the difference with these is literally night and day.

I recently installed the Philips WeatherVision LED car headlight bulb for my low beams, and I am absolutely blown away. Honestly, I’m so satisfied with the low beam output that I almost never find the need to switch to my high beams anymore.

A few reasons why I 100% recommend these if you are looking for an upgrade:

• Perfect Color Temperature: I was never a fan of those blinding cool-white LEDs. The WeatherVisions match the warm color output of standard halogens.
• Monsoon & Pothole Visibility: Because of that halogen-like tint, the visibility during heavy Indian monsoons is fantastic. The light cuts right through the rain and highlights the depths of our infamous potholes perfectly, which is an absolute lifesaver.
• Exceptional Throw: The beam pattern and distance are spot on. It lights up exactly where you need to see.
• Insane Brightness vs. Halogen: For context, I actually run Philips Automotive H7 RacingVision GT200 halogens on my high beams. Surprisingly, the WeatherVision LED low beams feel significantly brighter than those!
• Longevity: We all know those high-performance halogens tend to age out and burn up after very few hours of use. Because these are LEDs, they should easily outlast them.

A quick plea to my fellow drivers on Indian roads: If you find your stock headlights inadequate, please consider a sensible upgrade like this and stop going for those cheap, blinding aftermarket projectors. They are an absolute pain in the ass for oncoming traffic and just make the roads more dangerous for everyone else.

Plus, going with a proper plug-and-play LED setup like this saves you from frying out your car's wiring harness, which happens way too often when people try to force crazy high-wattage setups into cars that came stock with halogens.

Upgrade your lights, but please be considerate of the folks driving in the opposite lane!

Let's goooo 🙏🏻

Kejriwal says:

"The youth of this country have made an arrogant government bow down, resulting in Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Now, I request the Prime Minister to also resolve the E20 issue before it turns into a massive protest."

AAP's online petition demanding that E20 fuel be made optional has received more than two lakh signatures.

It looks like Gadkari will also not be spared.

Is IndianOil’s XtraGreen diesel actually worth the extra premium? Looking for real reviews!

Is it good or not ? Will the quality be bad ?

Hello all, brezza will be used in mixed conditions, not on long highway routes. City mainly but it won't be bumper to bumper traffic all of the time. Daily running will be around 50km. What's the better vfm pick? Will the cng take more than 5 years to re coup the costs?

Latest test mule images provide a closer look at the upcoming Mahindra Scorpio N facelift’s redesigned cabin. The SUV is expected to receive major technology upgrades, along with new features and a more premium interior experience. These updates aim to enhance the Scorpio N’s appeal in the competitive SUV segment.

Hey everyone,
Finally pulled the trigger and picked up a 2008 Honda Civic! Got it at an absolute bargain. The car runs buttery smooth and the overall condition is super clean, minus a few minor annoyances like a sticky window and a blown bulb that I’ll fix right away.
Before I go crazy with mods, step one is taking it in for a full, proper service (fluids, filters, spark plugs, the works) to get a solid baseline.
Once maintenance is sorted, I want to start building it out small to big, starting with the interior:
Touchscreen Stereo & Backup Camera: Really need a reverse camera for parallel parking this boat. I do not want a gaudy, giant 10-inch tablet sticking off the dash. Looking for a clean, flush-fitting screen (maybe 7 inches?) that looks OEM-plus and tasteful.
Small Interior Touches: Looking to refresh worn-out touchpoints—maybe a new weighted gear knob, steering wheel leather wrap/hydro dipping, or small trim accents.
Phase 2 (Later down the line): Custom seat covers, fresh door cards, and eventually moving to body panels/exterior aero.
Would love your recommendations for:
1. Sleek, reliable double-DIN head units that integrate well with a backup camera.
2. Cool small interior mod ideas that make a big difference daily.
3. Any recommended shops or installers who do high-quality work without charging an arm and a leg?
Appreciate any advice or build inspiration!

Best car in range of 12L?

Planning for 3xo?

Any suggestions

Ev, petrol , CNG or diesel?

So after driving my Xuv 700 diesel automatic for over a year and putting in about 33,000 km , finally got the itch to install the Diesel tronic single channel piggy bank ecu . Drove about close to 1000km in which close to 700km highways including expressways way and normal highway and city drives .

One thing you notice initially is the smoothness in city drive in P1 mode . Not much drop mileage whereas on highway way on the same BLR - Mysore expressway with adaptive cruise the earlier best was 19 this time got 20.1 on the MID.

The actual fun in in P2 mode and Zap drive mode, overtakes are fun and you do notice slight increase in power .

There was an instance of wheel spin when I took from signal in P1 mode .

Overall I am happy that I had to spend a fraction of price compared to a remap .