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Hello Dosto,

There’s a lot of discussion around E20. Many owners say that some E20-compatible cars (post-2023) show a slight drop in mileage and performance, and pre-2020 models are seeing higher maintenance.

What’s your experience? Have you faced issues like lower mileage, weaker pick-up, cold starts, pump/injector/rubber-part problems, or a check-engine light?

Please comment with:

Car model/variant & year
Total running (km)
Fuel used (E10/E20) & city
The issue you faced / any fix you tried

Lastly, do you feel this policy is truly in our interest? I’ll include your feedback in the next video/post.

4 months ago | [YT] | 618

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Back in 2018-2019, big media houses and select influencers were invited to test-drive new car launches. Regular people had to trust those reviews, but we knew the public wasn’t getting the real information they needed. So, we came up with "Ownership Reviews/Experiences" to show what car buyers actually think, the pros and cons after using the car, and honest reports. With this goal, we worked hard, reached out to people, and created this series, which everyone loved. Many car owners came forward back then, and we saw a clear difference between media reviews and real owner feedback.

After COVID, this became a trend. It was easy for influencers to copy since the owners did the talking. Even people with no car knowledge started YouTube channels just for ownership reviews. Many creators jumped in without a clear purpose, and over time, it became so common that it lost its value. Still, we kept going.

But now, it’s disheartening to hear that some creators are making fake ownership reviews for brands. They arrange a car from the brand, put a fake "owner" in front of it, and film. Some influencers get brands to provide lists of owners and then contact them. Others even bother owners through dealerships right after delivery. Two years ago, someone from PR asked me, "Do you hire owners or are they real?" I proudly showed them your email requests and shut them down. Auto brands are now using ownership reviews to create positive buzz for their cars.

We’re proud that our channel has always shown real owners, and we’ll keep it that way. You’ll always get honest information.

We need your support: if you ever feel like sharing your car experience—good or bad—through our DDS channel, please reach out on ravi@thedds.in without any hesitation. If we can cover new launches quickly, it’ll help potential buyers a lot. They can know the real story before spending lakhs of rupees. Also, we want to know: do ownership reviews still feel relevant to you? Or should we create long-term reports on cars instead? Please share your thoughts. Our goal is the same as it was back then because we respect the valuable time you give to our audience.

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2018-2019 की बात है जब नई गाड़ियों के लॉन्च के लिए बड़े मीडिया हाउस और कुछ चुनिंदा इन्फ्लुएंसर्स को पहले टेस्ट ड्राइव के लिए बुलाया जाता था। आम लोगों को मजबूरन उन रिव्यूज पर भरोसा करना पड़ता था, लेकिन हम जानते थे कि जनता को जो जानकारी चाहिए, वो मिल नहीं रही थी। इसलिए हमने "Ownership Reviews/Experiences" शुरू किया, ताकि कार खरीदने वालों की सोच, गाड़ी इस्तेमाल करने के बाद की अच्छी-बुरी बातें और सच्ची रिपोर्ट सामने आए। इस मकसद के साथ हमने खूब मेहनत की, लोगों तक पहुंचे, और ये सीरीज बनाई, जो सबको बहुत पसंद आई। उस समय कई कार ओनर्स आगे आए, और हमें मीडिया रिव्यूज और असली ओनर फीडबैक में बड़ा फर्क दिखा।

कोविड के बाद ये एक ट्रेंड बन गया। इन्फ्लुएंसर्स के लिए इसे कॉपी करना आसान था क्योंकि बोलना तो ओनर को था। जिन्हें गाड़ियों की कोई जानकारी नहीं थी, उन्होंने भी सिर्फ ओनरशिप रिव्यूज के दम पर यूट्यूब चैनल शुरू कर दिए। कई क्रिएटर्स बिना किसी मकसद के इस दिशा में चलते रहे, और कुछ समय बाद ये इतना आम हो गया कि इसका असर कम हो गया। फिर भी, हमने ये सिलसिला जारी रखा।

लेकिन अब ये जानकर बहुत बुरा लग रहा है कि कुछ क्रिएटर्स ब्रांड्स के कहने पर नकली ओनरशिप रिव्यूज बना रहे हैं। वे ब्रांड से गाड़ी लाते हैं, किसी नकली "ओनर" को गाड़ी के सामने खड़ा करते हैं, और वीडियो बना लेते हैं। कुछ इन्फ्लुएंसर्स ब्रांड्स से ओनर्स की लिस्ट मांगकर उन्हें ढूंढ लेते हैं। कुछ तो डीलरशिप के जरिए डिलीवरी के बाद ओनर्स को परेशान करते हैं। दो साल पहले एक पीआर वाले ने मुझसे पूछा था, "क्या आप ओनर्स को किराए पर लाते हैं या वो असली हैं?" मैंने गर्व से आपके ईमेल रिक्वेस्ट दिखाकर उसकी बोलती बंद कर दी थी। ऑटो ब्रांड्स अब गाड़ियों की अच्छी इमेज बनाने के लिए ओनरशिप रिव्यूज का सहारा ले रहे हैं।

हमें हमेशा इस बात का गर्व रहेगा कि हमारे चैनल पर आपने हमेशा असली ओनर्स देखे हैं, और आगे भी देखेंगे। आपको सही जानकारी मिलती रहेगी।

हमें बस आपका इतना साथ चाहिए कि जब भी आपको लगे कि DDS चैनल के जरिए अपनी गाड़ी का अनुभव—चाहे अच्छा हो या बुरा—लोगों के साथ शेयर करना है, तो हमसे जरूर संपर्क करें ravi@thedds.in पर । अगर हम नई लॉन्च गाड़ियों को जल्दी कवर कर पाएं, तो ये संभावित खरीददारों के लिए बहुत मददगार होगा। वे लाखों रुपये खर्च करने से पहले सच्ची जानकारी जान पाएंगे। साथ ही, हमें ये भी जानना है: क्या ओनरशिप रिव्यूज अब भी आपके लिए जरूरी लगते हैं? या फिर हम गाड़ियों की लंबे समय की रिपोर्ट बनाकर दें? अपनी राय जरूर बताएं। हमारा मकसद वही है जो पहले था, क्योंकि हम आपके उस कीमती समय का सम्मान करते हैं जो आप हमारी जनता के लिए निकालते हैं।

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8 months ago | [YT] | 2,114

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Note - After a long break, we are excited to restart our Q&A series, where we will provide meaningful answers to your questions, whether they are about new cars or used cars. Don’t forget to share your questions with us! Most of the Q&A sessions will be published on our other channel, DDS Unfiltered. Stay tuned!

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1 year ago | [YT] | 2,239

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Maruti Suzuki Dzire scores higher than Slavia and Virtus in crash test, could become India's safest sedan, but… - shorturl.at/iChjO

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1 year ago | [YT] | 2,523

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Sponsored - Checkout Discount and Offers on LENSKART for your next Sunglass/Frame/Lens purchase.

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1 year ago | [YT] | 874

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My first Long Trip with an Electric Car at high altitude of Himalayas - https://youtu.be/p_CsFwDZwKg?si=KfXTp...

Car is Tata CURVV.ev with 55kwh Battery Pack

Don’t forget to watch the video because i have shared all the useful details like
1- Range or Battery Consumption on highways and hills
2- No of stops to charge the Battery
3- Charging Cost
4- Drivability on different terrains
5- Night Drive Experience

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1 year ago | [YT] | 3,340

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All New Jawa 42 FJ launched at the starting price of Rs. 199142/- ex showroom Delhi
Key Specifications
- All New 334 cc alpha 2 engine which produces around 29.6
Nm of torque and 29.2 bhp
- New LED headlamps and all LED setup
- Upswept Exhaust
- Fully Digital Instrument Cluster
- 320mm disc brake with dual channel ABS
- Assist and Slip Clutch
- 178mm Ground Clearance
- 790mm Seat Height
- 1440mm wheelbase

#Jawa42FJ #Jawayezdimotorcycle

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1 year ago | [YT] | 3,434

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Let me share the tank-to-tank mileage figures of the Jimny throughout my entire 2800 km journey:

-Tank-to-tank mileage on highways: approximately 14.8 kmpl
-Tank-to-tank mileage in the city: around 11 kmpl
-Tank-to-tank mileage in hilly terrain: about 9.5 kmpl

On highways, you can cover approximately 500 km on one tank until reaching reserve, maintaining a speed of 90-95 kmph.

City mileage depends largely on traffic conditions. In the NCR's conditions, a full tank can cover between 380 to 410 km until reaching reserve.

An interesting point to note is regarding hills – you'll adore this car. On a full tank, it can cover approximately 320 to 350 km. However, you may find the tank seemingly small in this vehicle.

The tank capacity is specified as 40 liters by Maruti, but to auto cut-off, you can fill around 33 to 34 liters (not counting Reserve) of petrol. Additionally, it can store around 6 liters of petrol in reserve.

#Jimny #MarutiSuzuki #NexaExperience

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1 year ago | [YT] | 2,010

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E-Luna by Kinetic Green launched at the price of 69990/-. Its key features are…
- 110 kms Range
- 2 kwh Swappable Battery
- Payload = 150 kg
- Charging Time = 4 hrs
- 16 inch Wheel
- 170 mm Ground Clearance
- Kerb Weight = 96 kg

#ELuna #KineticLuna #ElectricLuna

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1 year ago | [YT] | 2,439

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS of TVS X Short Drive at HOSUR Plant.

Price - 2.49 Lakhs Ex.Showroom

1. Futuristic features: 10.25-inch TFT display, gaming, live video streaming, NavPro navigation, and Smart Xhield features.
2. Powertrain: 4.44 kWh Battery, 7kW electric motor, 11kW power, 40 Nm torque, 105 kmph top speed, and 0-40 kmph in 2.6 seconds.
3. First-in-segment: Single-channel ABS system enhancing safety.
4. Mixed riding experience: Good handling but stiff ride, screen visibility issues, and incomplete feel.
5. Pre-production issues: Display lags, stand-by mode glitches, caution in recommending until refinement.

Riding Experience and Performance Assessment :-

During the test ride, it became evident that while the scooter has exceptional handling and braking, the overall product might not be fully matured. The ride quality leans toward the stiffer side, affecting comfort, and screen visibility becomes a bit challenging in direct sunlight when using a helmet. The performance, given its high price point, might not entirely meet the expectations.
The claimed range of 140 km wasn’t validated during the test, and some of the features provided might seem excessive for everyday use, leading to a feeling that the scooter might offer more than what the rider actually needs. Furthermore, the pre-production model encountered issues like random stand-by mode activation and display lags, reflecting a potential lack of refinement and finish in the product.

Conclusion :-

Hence, at this stage, it becomes challenging to wholeheartedly recommend the TVS X Electric Scooter. There is a need for more time to observe how the final product fares and whether these issues are addressed. The display lag, unfinished impression, and issues encountered during the test drive might impact the customer's confidence.

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