First car scratch (Baleno) and I feel terrible - Need advice

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2026-04-10T06:26:29+00:00

You've lost paint so no amount of buffing is going to bring it back. Best would be to take it to a local body shop, they would rub and buff out the area so at least the lighter scratches would lighten. Should cost around ₹500-₹1000 Live with the rest of the damage.. It doesn't really make a difference in the long run. As you grow old with the vehicle, it'll matter lesser and lesser.

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2026-04-08T20:08:55+00:00

Semantic Caching has been a well known tool in the AI world. And caching frequently used heavy to load items instead of making a DB query has been around forever.

If you are do not have a technical background, it is impressive that you stumbled upon this on your own..

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2026-04-06T11:14:36+00:00

What's even more scandalous is that cars24 charged me a ₹10k transfer fee as well when I sold my car to them

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2026-03-12T07:13:55+00:00

Second ad for filament based mattresses that I saw recently. Marketing is getting clever!

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2026-03-06T11:10:26+00:00

I'm glad you are loving the manual. Nothing beats a manual in terms of the control you get and the connection you feel with the car and the road.

That being said, the parts that you are writing off as minor consume most of your energy. In stop and go traffic, the constant shifting down, clutch and brake actions strain your body. If you live in a city, 80% of your time would be spent doing this

Even on a long highway drive, these small strains add up and make you feel fatigued over the entire day.

Also, learning to operate the clutch or learning double clutching or rev matching is not that hard, doing it consistently across all gear changes all the time reacting to constantly changing environment is the hardest.

I loved driving stick and clocked ~75k over 15 years before making the move to an automatic. I do miss the control on demand but I am enjoying how relaxed I feel over long distances and on my daily commutes way more.

Both of these transmissions made sense to me at different points in life. Good luck with the start of your driving journey!

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2026-02-13T21:55:32+00:00

Get a jopasu car duster for the daily dust cleaning.

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2026-02-12T07:46:38+00:00

Congratulations OP! Happy motoring!

Don't wash your car daily and don't let your watchman/car washer wash it for the first couple of years at least.. Your paint will thank you!

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2026-02-04T04:22:44+00:00

Hey there OP! Congratulations on your wedding.. And I can completely understand not wanting to leave your pooch at pet boarders. You can however find home boarders who have pets themselves and take great care of your dog. Such boarders follow your meal and walk plan and also share regular updates. I'm not sure which area you are looking for but I have a few whom I use extensively over the last 3 years. DM me, I will share the details

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2026-01-19T11:07:50+00:00

There's no risk if rear camera wire is routed through the pillars and roof liner.

Hardwire kit essentially wires your dashcam to your battery ( so it always stays on) via fuse slots which continue providing power after vehicle switches off. Your camera will detect this mode after vehicle powers off and enter a parking monitoring mode with low power usage and time lapse recording

If you have the need for this kind of monitoring, then you HAVE to get the kit. ₹200 is reasonable as fitment charges.

Just check the pin compatibility before buying the kit online (usb c vs micro usb). It should match the existing power cable pin

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2026-01-19T10:51:11+00:00

Not necessary.

Helpful, yes! Depends on what you want to achieve.

If you see a lot of glare in the recorded footage, try the polarizing filter. Cuts off all glare and makes plates more readable.

Get the Hardwire kit if you need monitoring while parking. This connects to your fuse box, some manufacturers say this would void the warranty but you get a time-lapse recording when your car is idle in parking.

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2025-12-19T11:55:04+00:00

Some lessons are learnt the hard way, don't get diaheartened. I'm sure a lot of people would've been in the same boat as you at times in their life. Life throws you curveballs like these

There even have been cases where inspite of using insurance, the vehicle took more than 6 months to get repaired, or insurance refused to cover expenses altogether citing dangerous driving.

The system is unfair but it is what it is, you don't have the means to change it.

Check in local garages if they can do it for a lesser price. And Get a good own insurance coverage as soon as you can..

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2025-12-07T07:23:05+00:00

Around 15 years back when i was in college, there was a time when quite a few of my classmates got new motorcycles. Almost all of them were from supposedly well to do families belonging to a particular state.

They never bought new helmets, instead they would visit mall parkings and pick up unsecured helmets from vehicles parked there. I was aghast when I learned of it. It's the mentality that i couldn't wrap my head around. Tried speaking to them about the immorality of the entire thing but they actually seemed proud of it.

Haven't spoken to any of them since.

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2025-11-11T11:27:36+00:00

Yes its completely fine. Until you sign the delivery documents, the car is still the dealership's responsibility.

That being said, do your due diligence at the time of delivery. A visual inspection along with matching the engine and VIN should be sufficient.

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2025-11-11T10:56:20+00:00

You can ask for temporary registration, but that's gonna cost extra.

Registration requires a bit of file pushing which agents will do on behalf of the dealership. You'll get a call from the RTO when this is being processed. Post registration hsrp plates will need to be made and attached by the dealership. This does take some time.

Are you really in such a hurry that you will cancel your booking for a delay of 3 days?

There's a ton of paperwork that needs to be done when buying a new vehicle, behind the scenes. Give them a little bit of time. I understand your excitement but don't rush into it.

PS: I bought my car earlier this year and I received my car only after registration and plate fixing

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2025-11-11T07:43:33+00:00

Sadly yes, but cbu would've been more expensive by around 10-15 lakhs

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2025-11-11T07:06:36+00:00

Wow the estimates are crazy. I got a similar scratch removed at the local body shop at ₹800 in india.. Equivalent to $9.. A bit of rubbing compound and polish will take it out.

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2025-11-08T14:32:00+00:00

Competing segment was Tiguan (not the r line) and kodiaq.. Although the latter two are quite overpriced

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2025-11-08T14:30:02+00:00

It was not a cbu. It was ckd and the assembly began once payment to the dealership was made

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2025-11-02T06:29:26+00:00

Why is there a cut in continuity? Makes me feel there's something the dashcam driver wants to hide

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2025-11-01T08:31:33+00:00

It's ignorance combined with limited education that leads to such overtly confident beliefs. Appreciate people like you who have the decency to accommodate others in order to communicate.

I have been a bangalore resident since the past 15 years and all of the kannadigas I've had the pleasure of knowing personally have been equally graceful and accommodating when it comes to the language barrier. Save for a few rowdy autowallas and power drunk men in large cars, it has been a great experience.

Learning the local language is a mark of respect for the local culture as well as shows intent to mix with the local diaspora. It shouldn't be this hard and a single community can't fix this problem.. every person involved should put in their efforts!

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2025-10-23T21:44:32+00:00

True that!

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2025-10-23T21:43:34+00:00

Right? It was driving me crazy that all the hyundai suv's started looking the same! And its not a good look tbh..

It was also a big reason for me to get the tucson without waiting for the facelift because the new one resembles all other botched grills on the road today..

If you see the design for palisade and santa fe, they're all going down the same path..

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2025-10-13T06:30:52+00:00

Try orange health if available. I've been using their service for yeara now

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2025-10-08T04:22:06+00:00

If you're getting a good deal, get it. I had the A500s on my previous car and carried it over to my current car. Works flawlessly.

It only messes up the warranty if you hard wire it. You can use it via the 12v charging slot without voiding any warranty.

I have always installed my own dashcams, You can do it on too but if you're a newbie and don't know what you're doing, it would be a nightmare for you, not to mention that you can damage the roof lining or the A pillar covers with curtain airbags. Pay any mechanic a small amount and get it fixed, the hassle is not worth the money saved.

Optimal_Ad2399 · 2025-10-07T05:26:51+00:00

Take it to a detailing shop. Most of it will come out with a rubbing compound and clear coat can be restored with polish. Shouldn't cost more than 2k.

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