Explained: when to replace tyres, and how to read the date code
The four-digit code on the sidewall tells you the week and year.
Ownership tips
First free service: what to check and what not to pay for
Ask for the job card, skip unneeded add-ons and check the oil and brake fluid.
Monsoon car care: seven checks before the rains
Wipers, tyres, drains and the one fuse people forget.
Opinion: the extended warranty is worth it, mostly
Read the exclusions first; the electricals are where it pays off.
Service costs: what owners paid in the first three years
Our reader survey of 1,400 owners found wide gaps between brands.
