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The Hindu : Virtual MechanicCar and bike questions? We have the answersI want to buy a car and my budget is Rs. 4-4.5 lakh. I have short-listed the U-VA and Logan. Can you suggest any other car? I want a car that is good value for money.VenkatThe Logan is a very capable car but some may be put off by the boxy styling. The U-VA is however a smaller car but quite spacious for a hatchback. Of the two, we would suggest the Logan because it is a bigger car. Alternatively, you could look at the i10 or the Swift because they both are very good cars.I want to buy a small car which will be used for approximately 800km per month. Of this, 500km will be spent on the highway. I have short-listed the i10 and the Swift. Which of the two is better? I want to know which car is safer in the event of a crash. My budget is Rs 4-4.5lakh.B Dilip KumarWe would suggest the Swift as it is one class bigger than the i10 and at your kind of mileage, we would suggest a diesel car but you would have to stretch your budget. As for safety, the Swift petrol comes with ABS and air bags in its ZXI variant.I own a Santro DX. I want to buy a new car and my budget is Rs 8 lakh. I will use the car for 1000km per month. I have short-listed the SX4, Honda City, Logan and Chevrolet U-VA. I want a petrol car. Which of these would suit me best? I also want a car that has good after sales service.O B DheebakThe Honda city is the current king of the segment. It is reliable, spacious and comfortable and quite frugal. Alternatively, you could consider the Hyundai Verna which is also a very capable car.I have small car and want to buy a…More