VEHICLE OWNER GRIEVANCES
Don’t wait till possession: 4 parking checks every homebuyer must do early
Homebuyers often face parking disputes after taking possession of their homes. Experts advise checking parking space dimensions, legal terms, and local bylaws before buying. Developers may squeeze parking areas due to utility spaces. Verify actual basement parking size and contractual agreements to prevent future conflicts. Parking is a legal and technical due diligence matter.
Repeated car starting problems even after several service centre visits held as deficiency in service; owner wins Rs 4 lakh compensation
A new diesel car owner won Rs 4 lakh compensation after his vehicle developed persistent electrical and battery issues within four months of purchase. Despite multiple service center visits and part replacements, the problems recurred. The consumer commission ruled that repeated starting issues within the warranty period constituted a deficiency in service, causing significant harassment.
Repaid your car loan but unable to sell? Your vehicle may still be marked as hypothecated to the bank; you need to do this now
Paying your final car loan EMI doesn't automatically make the vehicle legally yours. Hypothecation, where the bank's name appears on your registration certificate, remains until you formally remove it. You must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Form 35 from the lender and submit them to the RTO to transfer full ownership.
E-notice for unpaid user fee at tolls: National Highways Fee Rules, 2026, outline penalties, grievance redressal and more
New rules for National Highways Fee are now in effect. An e-notice system will track unpaid toll charges. Vehicle owners will receive electronic notices for missed payments. Failure to pay can lead to vehicle service restrictions.
Maharashtra Transport Strike today: Autos, buses, taxis, and cab services to be affected on Thursday? Check full list here
Maharashtra Transport Strike news: Transport unions across Maharashtra have announced a strike on March 5 and autos, tempos, school buses, taxis, cabs and autorickshaws will go off roads from midnight today. The transport unions in the state are protesting the alleged misuse of the e-challan system and arbitrary penalties. School and college students are likely to be the worst-hit.
Bharat Taxi will not let drivers earn below base rate, Amit Shah tells town hall
Addressing a town hall interaction with cab and auto drivers from Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, Shah said the cooperative ride-hailing platform would return 80 per cent of profits to drivers based on kilometres driven, with the remaining 20 per cent retained as cooperative capital.
- Go To Page 1
Bought a new bike, faced gear trouble in 72 hours: Consumer commission orders service centre to pay Rs 25,000 and repair it or pay more money
A Kerala man received Rs 25,000 compensation after his new motorcycle developed gearbox problems just three days after purchase. The consumer commission ordered the service centre to repair the bike or pay additional compensation. The bike spent considerable time at the service centre without resolution. The manufacturer was exonerated due to lack of expert inspection.
No surge, no cut: Bharat Taxi puts drivers in the front seat
Bharat Taxi, a new cooperative-owned ride-hailing platform, has launched in India. Drivers are now owners, not contractors, on this platform. It promises zero commission and surge-free pricing. This initiative aims to address driver discontent and offer a people-centric alternative.
Odisha Bandh Today Time: Schools, colleges, offices, banks, what will remain closed? What parents, students and office-goers should know
Odisha Bandh Today News: A statewide Odisha Bandh, called by the Navnirman Krushak Sangathan over alleged mismanagement in paddy procurement, began today from 6 am to 2 pm. Political backing from the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee is present, with disruptions expected in transport, markets, and government offices. Essential services remain exempted.
Why does Ford recall over 550,000 F-150 trucks? Know in detail
Ford is recalling over 550,000 F-150 pickup trucks in the United States due to a critical transmission issue. To resolve the issue, Ford stated that it is collaborating with the NHTSA.
Bus operators reluctant to let vehicles acquired for polls, say payment 'poor'
West Bengal bus operators resist Election Commission's vehicle acquisition for polling due to inadequate payment, affecting state election operations. Operators demand fair compensation, advance payment, and postal ballot voting for employees during the democratic process.
Assam hit by 12 hr driver protest against new hit-and-run law, disrupting transport services
The tourist taxi services of Tura have also been suspended accordingly. In Assam The government has also invoked the Essential Services Maintenance Act. All commercial vehicles, including school buses and app-based taxis, have been off the roads since morning in response to the strike that began at 5 am.
Ban on plying over-age vehicles: Delhi HC directs release of seized cars on undertaking by owners
The Delhi High Court has ordered the release of seized "end-of-life" vehicles on the condition that owners permanently park them in private spaces or remove them from the city. The court asked the Delhi government to develop a policy for dealing with such vehicles. The policy aims to balance the right to use one's property with environmental interests and ensure a pollution-free capital.
Bandh in Barak Valley against EC's draft delimitation proposal
President of Congress' Cachar district committee, Abhijit Paul, and the APCC working president, Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha, were arrested. Paul alleged that the police forced businessmen to open their shops and asked the transport owners to send as many vehicles as possible to show that there is no bandh.
Delhi govt extends permit validity of taxis running on CNG, other clean fuels upto 15 years
"All the Taxies plying on CNG or Clean Fuel registered in Delhi possessing Contract Carriage (Delhi NCR) Permit, the validity of the permit shall remain valid for 15 years subject to fulfillment of all other prescribed conditions, " the notification said.
SC declines plea seeking to enforce "one car, one person" norm
A bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha said, "The issues which are raised in the petition under Article 32 of the Constitution of India in the present case pertaining to the policy domain. Hence, we are not inclined to entertain the petition."
SC turns down plea seeking to enforce 'one car one person' norm
The Supreme Court has junked a plea seeking to enforce the "one car one person" norm, besides demanding the imposition of environmental tax on the second vehicle of an owner. A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha said the issues raised in the plea pertain to the policy domain.
Booking for hi-tech plates, colour stickers made simpler
Now when a vehicle owner enters the vehicle number, the application fetches duly verified data for the vehicle class, fuel type, chassis number and engine number from the VAHAN database, cutting down the steps from 12 to 6 and reducing time taken for applying.
Process to get new mandatory number plates, colour-coded stickers for vehicles simplified
"This has cut down the steps from 12 to only six and thus reduced time taken while applying for HSRP and colour-coded sticker," said the spokesperson of Rosmerta Safety Systems (RSSPL), the manufacturer of the HSRP.
Over 10,000 high security number plates booked by vehicle owners in Delhi in 2 days
"Till date, we have received orders for more than 10,000 HSRP fitment and around 1,000 stickers at dealership and more than 750 orders for home delivery," he said. The customers will be sent SMS when the plate reaches the dealer and in case of any delay, they will be informed telephonically, he said.
Transport strike in Delhi today, likely to choke metro as cab drivers protest hefty fines
41 transporters' unions under the banner of United Front of Transport Associations (UFTA) are protesting against the amendments to the MV act.
Transport bodies to observe one-day strike on Thursday in Delhi
Transport association is going on strike against implementation of Motor Vehicle Act.
Relief from carrying original car papers; government validates digital copies
The ministry has also proposed installation of FASTags on the front windscreens. FASTag is a device that uses radio frequency identification (RFID) technology for making toll payments directly from the user account.
Accept DL, RC presented through DigiLocker or mParivahan platforms: Centre to states
As per the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989, the owner/driver has to produce the documents -- licence or certificate of registration etc to the authority on demand.
Private cabs to be brought under Maharashtra's city taxi norms
State Transport Minister Diwakar Raote said that the government would make it mandatory for autorickshaw and taxi drivers to paste stickers displaying toll free complaint numbers for customers' reports.
An app for ŠKODA and non-ŠKODA owners
For car enthusiasts, taking care of their car tops the priority list. Be it regular servicing of the car or keeping a close watch on the fuel costs and mileage.
Check your driving history before buying a car policy: Rakesh Jain, Reliance General Insurance
“If you haven’t made a claim in the past few years, a zero depreciation cover doesn’t make sense,” Rakesh Jain CEO, Reliance General Insurance.
Tech-savvy Election Commission behind smooth election in Bihar
The EC in collaboration with telecom companies sent more than than 25 crore SMSes (awareness messages) to voters during the polls.
Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi holds meeting with officials in Patna
Chief Election Commissioner of India Nasim Zaidi on Monday held a meeting with the officials of 22 districts which will go to the polls.
Load More
