Cars in India are available in a large assortment of styles, models, colors and specifications. Every car for sale is built to suit a segment of specific body style irrespective of the classification based on price, size, color, and model. Car body styles have their names originated from the traditional modes of commuting or from the regions and countries where they were designed and produced. Here is a listing of various car body styles found on Indian roads :

Sedan :

Sedan was originally defined as a four-door enclosed compartment body with fixed seats placed one after the other for seating four to five passengers. Currently, sedan is defined as three-box configuration with a non-collapsible roof, four doors and two fixed cross seats. This is also called a ‘Salon’. The longer the length of the sedan, better the looks. Long sedans give good leg room as well as the cargo area. Some of the common sedans in India are Honda Civic, Tata Indigo, Honda City, Hyundai Accent, and so on.

Wagon :

Wagon or Station Wagon is a car body style similar to that of sedan but with an extended rear cargo area. The name has originated form the old four wheels carriage pulled by horses. The car has excellent pulling capacity but the popularity has gone into oblivion because of the versatility of SUVs. Yet, this is a good car for those who love sedans and require the benefits of SUVs. Tata Indigo Marina is a common wagon available in India.

Sport Utility Vehicle :

Sport Utility vehicle is a car that combines the towing capacity of a truck with a comfortable passenger seating space. The car also has a good seating position, spacious cargo capacity and better road stability. The car is best for sports lovers to run the car smoothly on snow, mud, sand and off-roads. Some of the common SUVs in India are Mahindra Scorpio, Chevrolet Captiva, Ford Endeavour, and so on.

Hatchback :

Hatchback is a car with an enclosed passenger compartment and an integrated cargo space. Unlike the sedan, the trunk of the car is in the form of a lifting door. The integrated cargo space is accessed by a large flip-up window or a single top-hinged tailgate. These cars have gained prominence in the Indian market. Some of the common hatchback cars for sale in India are Hyundai i10, Maruti Wagon-R, Hyundai Santro, and so on.

Coupe :

Coupe is well defined as a two-door sedan. It is an enclosed compartment with a permanent roof and one fixed cross seat good enough for seating two occupants. The car gives a sporty look and adds joy and thrill to the driving experience. Some of the common coupes in India are Porsche Cayman, Mercedes Benz CL-Class, Audi TT, BMW M3 Coupe, and so on.

Convertible :

Convertible, the name itself represents something that is converted. The car holds a flexible roof that can be converted from an enclosed compartment to an open car and vice versa. Rear seats are cramped and the trunk is small because the folding roof requires space to fit into the car. Driving a new or used convertible car gives a warm and glorious feeling. Some of the common convertibles in India are BMW M6, Porsche 911, and so on.

Roadsters :

Roadster is an open type body with two doors and folding top. It is good enough for seating two passengers and also holds a rear compartment for luggage. It is a good car for long drivers who just love to drive single or with a loving partner. Some of the common roadsters in India are Porsche Boxster, Mercedes Benz SL-Class, and so on.

Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)/Multi Utility Vehicle (MUV) :

MUV and MPV are both used for the same segment for multi-purpose vehicles whose name is derived from the automotives used the US Army during World War II. The car is used for a variety of purposes apart from carrying passengers. The car has huge carrying capacity for both the occupants and luggage. These are fading down the line but yet new variants and models are coming up. Some common MUVs or MPVs in India are Tata Sumo, Mahindra Maxx, Mahindra Bolero, Chevrolet Tavera, Maruti Gypsy, Maruti Omni, and so on.

Posted By Mehul Brahmbhatt
Dec 3, 2008

You may be someone who is wealthy enough to have your own driver, or you may be someone who is barely scraping by. You may be having a Bentley car , Pinto car or a BMW car, whatever the case it’s only as good as the maintenance you provide for it. When it comes to maintenance, every car requires regular service check-ups by licensed mechanics. These checks, often revealing a faulty part or tune-up issue, are essential to your car’s livelihood, and when it comes to spare parts, Ford racing spare parts are considered the best of the best.

You do not need to bother about the longevity of the replaced part, if you choose to buy Ford racing spare parts. They come with “no-questions-asked” replacement guarantee within a fixed period. This time period typically exceeds the life of spares from other brands. As such, when choosing racing parts Ford parts become widely sought after.

The Ford Motor Co. manufactures a whole range of automobiles in their factories and these consist of hatchback cars, sedans, sports utility vehicles, trucks, sports cars, hybrid cars, solar powered cars, and fuel cell powered cars etc. and the spares for such vehicles are readily available in the market. Because of the availability of spare parts for this variety of automobiles Ford performance parts racing are sought after by all car mechanics and car lovers.

The reason why Ford racing spare parts are so extremely popular comes from the company’s great degree of emphasis placed on quality at each stage of production. Quality isn’t checked, but is rather built right into these spare parts at manufacture. They conduct rigorous quality checks for raw materials, supplies, parts in their varied stages of production, and the total finished product.

While the cost of these spare parts is slightly more than other similar parts, it is money well spent. In the long run, you might actually save money by buying Ford racing spares. You have to factor in how long these parts will work and their guarantee. Paying more the first time will save you money instead of buying new spares repeatedly.

Each Ford racing spare is equipped with a hologram that protects you against counterfeit products. After all, who wants to pay a premium price for a product of inferior quality? With this in mind, it is wise to purchase your spare parts from authorized service dealers, or online.

Posted By Mehul Brahmbhatt
Nov 8, 2008

Have your own time to judge a car. After all you are going to spend your hard earned money. It should not go wasted on a futile product. You must spend enough time with plenty of daylight to test each car. Taking a friend while going for a test drive will help you to select the right car. Never bring kids and pets.

Judging a used car may become difficult. You may come across to different problems while selecting for a used car. Try to consider the following steps:

-Inspecting a car during the darkness may hide all its faults. It is a healthy choice to inspect a vehicle during daytime. Daylight helps your visual examination. Choose to delay if the day you have decided to go for inspecting a car turns to be a rainy day. Rain makes thin, worn paint look shiny and bright. It also shields the prior paint work.

-Sometimes when an interested buyer gets into the car, he complains about foul odors like smell of cigarettes, cigars, pet’s urine. If this happens with you too, then never go for the same product. Go on to the next one.

-See if the car is providing you every feature that is necessary for the safe drive like comfortably getting in and out of the car and are you able to sit comfortably to reach to the pedals.

-Ensure that the brakes, clutch and accelerator are not a hindrance in your careful and comfortable driving. Many people never concentrate on the driver’s armrest. You must see that your right hand armrest should not interfere with the gearshift. It can happen with the expensive luxury cars too.

-If you are examining the windshield for chips and cracks then do examine the wiper blades too. If its blades are good in condition then you can have a cool breath. The car you are going for has well kept by car dealer. You may check the rear wipers and washers on SUVs, station wagons and hatchback cars.

-If the car stops in between when you are taking a test derive in it, then the dealer may complaint you to have violated the equipments of the vehicle. You can escape this by prior checking that the sales person is carrying a copy of the dealer’s insurance card with him.

Posted By Mehul Brahmbhatt
Aug 22, 2008

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