Buy the right car.
The first time.
A one-on-one session with an independent car expert before you spend lakhs. Which car, which variant, petrol, diesel, CNG or EV, buy now or wait for the next launch, and whether that on-road quote is fair. You get a clear answer, not a brochure.
- Paid by you, not by brands
- Details never shared with dealers
- Written summary after every call
Everything before the keys.
If it affects which car you drive home and what you pay for it, it is on the table.
New car shortlist
From twenty options to the one that fits your budget, family, roads and driving.
Used car checks
Is that listing worth a visit? Model-specific weak spots, fair price, and what to inspect before paying.
Buy now or wait
Upcoming launches, facelifts and price changes, so you don’t buy a model weeks before it is replaced.
The right variant
Which features are worth paying for, and where the value sits in the variant list.
Petrol, diesel, CNG or EV
The honest running-cost maths for your monthly kilometres and charging access.
On-road quote review
Insurance, accessories, extended warranty and handling charges, line by line, before you sign.
Pick how deep we go.
One-time fee. No subscriptions. Prices include everything listed.
Quick Answer
You have one specific question and want a straight answer in writing.
- One question, answered in detail
- Reply within 24 hours
- Two follow-up messages
Decision Call
You are down to two or three cars and need a tie-breaker.
- Live voice or video call
- Compare up to 3 shortlisted cars
- Clear pick plus variant
- Short written recap
Deep Dive
You are starting from scratch, or the purchase is big enough to get it fully right.
- Pre-call brief so no time is wasted
- New, used and upcoming options
- Final pick, variant and a backup
- On-road quote and add-ons review
- Written buying summary within 24 hours
- 7 days of chat follow-up until you book
Four steps. No sales pitch.
Pick a session
Choose chat, 15 or 30 minutes and a time that suits you. Pay securely by UPI or card.
Share your brief
Budget, city, family, daily kilometres and any cars you are already considering. Takes two minutes.
We talk it through
A focused conversation about your situation, not a generic top-ten list.
Decide with confidence
You get the recommendation in writing, so you can walk into the showroom knowing exactly what to ask for.
You speak to me. Not a call centre.
Rohit Mohokar
I have followed the Indian car market closely for years, running an automotive news page since 2020 and now The Indian Garage. I am an electrical engineer with an MBA from IIM Trichy, so I look at a car the way you should: what it does on Indian roads, and what it costs you over the years you own it.
I drive what I recommend. From Spiti and Chitkul in the Himalayas to Munnar and Thekkady in the south, I have put real kilometres on the kind of cars my readers buy. My advice is independent, and you are the only one paying for it.
Advice you can trust, by design.
No brand influence
No carmaker or dealer pays for a recommendation. If a car is wrong for you, you will hear it.
Your details stay private
Consultation clients’ names, numbers and budgets are never passed to dealers or anyone else.
Reschedule freely
Plans change. Move your slot up to 12 hours before the call at no cost.
Useful, or your money back
If the session does not help you decide, tell me within 24 hours and you get a full refund.
A decision on paper.
Every Deep Dive ends with a written buying summary: the pick, the exact variant, the backup, a fair on-road target and the questions to ask at the showroom. Keep it on your phone when you visit the dealer.
Your car, decided.
What clients say.
Questions, answered.
Why pay for advice when reviews are free?
Reviews tell you about a car. A consultation tells you about your car: the one that fits your budget, family, city and driving. Free content is often paid for by brands or ad clicks; here the only person paying is you, so the only person the advice serves is you.
Do you help with used cars?
Yes. Share the listing links and I will tell you which are worth visiting, what that model’s known weak spots are, what a fair price looks like and what to check before you pay. A physical inspection is not included; I will tell you when one is worth getting.
Can you tell me which upcoming cars to wait for?
Yes. Buy-now-or-wait is one of the most common questions. You will get a view on launches, facelifts and expected changes in your segment, and whether waiting is likely to be worth it for you.
Do you get commission from dealers or carmakers?
No brand or dealer pays for a recommendation made in a consultation, and your details are never shared with them. If you want a dealer contact afterwards, you ask for it; it is never assumed.
What should I prepare before the call?
Your on-road budget, city, who usually travels in the car, average monthly kilometres, parking and charging access, and any cars or quotes you already have. The booking form asks for all of this.
Call or chat: which should I pick?
Chat if you have one sharp question. The 15-minute call if you are choosing between two or three cars. The 30-minute Deep Dive if you are starting fresh or want the quote and timing checked too.
What if I need to reschedule or the session doesn’t help?
Reschedule for free up to 12 hours before your slot. If the session does not help you decide, let me know within 24 hours of it and you get a full refund.
A big decision deserves a second opinion.
Just a quick question for the blog? Ask the Garage for free; the best ones become articles.
Consultations are independent opinion based on information you share and publicly available data at the time of the session. Prices, launch timelines and specifications can change; please confirm final details with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase. The final buying decision is yours.
