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Car Ergonomics & Q&A: Passat to Tayron, Kodiaq & Fixing Driver Back Pain on Long Trips
A DriveVlog viewer recently reached out with an increasingly common dilemma among long-distance highway commuters in India: "I currently drive a 2018 Volkswagen Passat and travel extensively on intercity highways. Over the last couple of years, I have been dealing with persistent, nagging lower back pain after long stints behind the wheel. I am looking to upgrade to a premium SUV or crossover—such as the upcoming Volkswagen Tayron, Skoda Kodiaq, Mahindra XUV700, Jeep Compass,
Mohamed Thameem
5 days ago4 min read


Auto Gearbox Warning Light On? Don't Panic: The 3-Minute Fix Revealed
Few dashboard warning indicators cause immediate driver anxiety quite like an illuminated amber gear symbol or the flashing "AT" (Automatic Transmission) warning light. Whether you are navigating heavy bumper-to-bumper city congestion or cruising on an open expressway, the sudden sight of a transmission warning immediately sparks fears of catastrophic gearbox failure and eye-watering repair bills running upwards of ₹80,000 to ₹2 Lakhs. Before you panic or call an expensive fl
Mohamed Thameem
Oct 294 min read


Used Car Scams & Secrets: 10 Sneaky Tricks Dealerships Use
In this episode of DriveVlog, we take an in-depth look into an essential automotive topic for Indian car enthusiasts and buyers: Used Car Scams & Secrets: 10 Sneaky Tricks Dealerships Use. Watch the complete video breakdown and on-road test here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC5ldQHES40https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC5ldQHES40 The Core Technical Breakdown Used Car . use , especially first‑time buyers. In this video, we expose the most common used car dealer scams and how
Mohamed Thameem
Oct 271 min read


The Secret of Toyota Quality: Why These Cars Last 5 Lakh Kilometres
Look at any used car listing for an Innova or a Fortuner, and you will see odometer readings of 1.5 Lakh, 2.5 Lakh, or even 4 Lakh kilometres, yet people still pay top rupee for them without second thoughts. In Secret of Toyota Quality, I broke down the exact engineering mindset and manufacturing philosophy behind this bulletproof dependability. Toyota doesn't build cars for showroom sparkle. They engineer vehicles to survive decades of abuse. Here is the real behind-the-scen
Mohamed Thameem
Oct 83 min read
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