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The Hindu : Virtual MechanicCar and bike questions? We have the answersI want to buy a Chevrolet vehicle but am unsure which one I should go in for. Shall I buy the Spark or the U-VA?SrinathIf you want a car that’s easy to park and drive and a car which is mostly going to be used in the city, we would suggest the Spark. The U-VA is bigger than the Spark, so we would suggest the U-VA if you are planning to travel on the highway as well.I drive a Tata Indica DL 2000 model. I want to buy a new diesel sedan and my budget is Rs 5-7 lakh. I will use the car for 25km each day within the city. My priorities are mileage, low maintenance costs, good visibility at the front and rear and a comfortable driver’s seat. I am 55 years old and 5.5” tall. Please give me at least two options.V C GnanarajAt your kind of mileage, you could also buy a petrol. Unfortunately, there isn’t much choice in the price bracket mentioned by you apart from the Indigo and the Logan. We suggest you go for the Logan. It may have boxy looks, but it is quite a capable car and fuel efficient as well. If you opt to buy a petrol, then you could look at the Aveo or the SX4 or even the Maruti Swift Sedan which is slated to hit the markets soon.I want to buy a new car and my budget is between Rs 3.5-5 lakh. I have shortlisted the Chevy Aveo U-VA, Hyundai i10, Swift and Wagon R. I will drive within the city and for 70km a week. I want a vehicle that is fuel efficient, comfortable, safe and one that has low maintenance costs. How much does the Chevy Aveo U-VA cost?Palvai SujeethOf the choices given, we would suggest the Swift; it is fuel efficient,…More