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CAR BUYING

INTRODUCTION

   You've decided to buy a new car. An image of your dream car hovers in your mind — it's shiny, colorful and purrs like a kitten at 70 kilometers an hour. Buying a car is a big investment, but it can be exciting and rewarding, especially if you feel like you got the right car at a fair price. For this reason, it's worthwhile to spend a substantial amount of time on the process, to confirm that you end up with the best car for you at the best price you can get. The most emotional part of buying a new car may not be the idea of buying a new car but choosing which one to buy.

Once you've decided to get a car, be sure that you understand that the car is NOT an investment. There are exceptions to this rule, such as some antique and collectible cars which can appreciate in value (although rarely as fast as stock investments). But for virtually all other cars, their value depreciates with every mile you put on them. So look at the car as an expense rather than an investment.

Hyundai Motor India Limited

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company, the South Korean Car giant. HMIL is the second largest and the fastest growing car manufacturer in India and presently markets 30 variants of passenger cars in six segments. These include the Santro in the B segment, Getz in the B+ segment, the Accent in the C segment, the Elantra in the D segment, the Sonata Embera in the E segment and the Tucson and Terracan in the SUV segment.

* Hyundai Elantra
* Hyundai Accent
* Hyundai Getz
* Hyundai Santro Xing
* Hyundai Sonata Embera
* Hyundai Terracan
* Hyundai Tucson
* Hyundai Verna

Maruti Udyog

Maruti Udyog Limited is the premier car company in India. Maruti Udyog Limited (MUL) was established in Feb 1981 through an Act of Parliament. The company entered into collaboration with Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan to manufacture cars. The main objective behind formation of Maruti Udyog Limited was to meet the growing demand of a personal mode of transport caused by the lack of an efficient public transport system.

Today, Maruti Udyog Limited garners major share of automobile market in India. It has completely revolutionized the Indian car market and has brought out numerous models to cater to every section of society. These range from economy cars to Luxury cars to super SUVs.

* Maruti 800
* Maruti Alto
* Maruti Baleno
* Maruti Esteem
* Maruti Grand Vitara XL-7
* Maruti Gypsy
* Maruti Omni
* Maruti Swift
* Maruti Suzuki SX4
* Maruti Versa
* Maruti Wagon R
* Maruti Zen
* Zen Estilo


Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is a part of the Mahindra Group. Mahindra's automotive division was created in 1994 following an organisational restructuring. Mahindra brand in utility vehicles has come to represent high quality, ruggedness, durability, reliability, easy maintenance and operational economy. Mahindra Bolero and Mahindra Scorpio, the two vehicles from the Mahindra Group are hugely popular.

* Mahindra Bolero
* Mahindra Ingenio
* Mahindra Renault Logan
* Mahindra Scorpio


General Motors

General Motors Corporation was founded in 1908 and is the world's largest vehicle manufacturer. It designs, builds and markets cars and trucks worldwide. General Motors' famous brands include: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Opel, and Oldsmobile.

In India General Motors markets Opel and Chevrolet brand of cars. General Motors India's factory is located in Halol, 40 Km from Baroda.

* Chevrolet Aveo
* Chevrolet Aveo U-VA
* Chevrolet Forester
* Chevrolet Optra
* Chevrolet Spark
* Chevrolet Tavera
* Chevy SRV
* Opel Corsa
* Opel Corsa Sail




Tata Motors

Tata Motors is a part of the Tata Group and is at the forefront of the Indian automobile industry. It has more than half a century of impressive performance and manufactures top of the line commercial vehicles. Tata Motors is India's largest and among the world's top five medium and heavy commercial manufacturers. Of late Tata Motors has also entered passenger car segment and has carved a niche for itself.

* Tata Indica
* Indica V2 Xeta
* Tata Indigo
* Tata Indigo Marina
* Tata Indigo SX
* Tata Safari
* Tata Sumo Victa



Fiat India

Fiat India is wholly managed by Fiat Auto Spa of Italy, the company which owns the brands Fiat , Alfa Romeo & Lancia. Fiat has achieved a high level of localization for all its cars, and is making world-class cars available in India at competitive and affordable prices. For Indian market Fiat has come up with three models: Fiat Palio, Fiat Petra, and Fiat Adventure.

* Fiat 1.6 Sport Adventure
* Fiat Grande Punto
* Fiat Palio
* Fiat Petra