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Four steps to Car Care

Technology has brought about this change in the consumer behaviour. It gives user easy access to information required to make buying decisions, know about opinions from others on the product and share their own.It also helps sellers in making customer experience better and learning more about them.

Do you buy online too? Well, who doesn’t in the modern day. We have come to an age when online has become our local kiryana store, our ticket booking agent, cab next door, gadget store and an online mall to buy almost everything online. Now, car maintenance and repair services can be bought online too. You don’t believe that?

Off course, it does involve the offline intervention too, but with online services the whole process has been made so convenient for the car owners to get the car repaired on serviced without even visiting the garage shop. Fixions, a Mumbai based start-up and a web aggregator of garage shops & mechanics, has made the car care journey smooth and effective.

Here are four steps to avail Fixions car services:

·         Step 1. Share with Fixions the problem that is bugging you. This can be done either by using their app or the web portal. There could be a need for regular maintenance, a car wash or some troubleshooting, Fixions offers services for all.

 ·         Step2. Instant quotes can be generated online for the services mentioned in the above. Quotes from all nearby qualified garage shops will be available. One can compare the quotes and then choose the most suitable service provider.

 ·         Step 3.Book an appointment for your preferred service provider at your convenient time. Home pick up and drop services for your vehicle are also available.

 ·         Step 4.Payment can also be made online on the Fixions portal. Also, customers can share their feedback on experience of using Fixions services. The feedback shared is taken positively and helps Fixions provide better services to its customers in the future.

  With the changing consumer behaviour, entrepreneurs have changed their

models too. Star-ups like Fixions have a long way ahead with the smart services being offered by them.

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Is your car expensive to maintain?

To a majority of us, the most expensive thing we own after our house is the car. Statistics show, on average, one spends20-25% of their annual income on purchasing a car which would serve the basic purpose.  For those looking for a good return on investment or wanting to upgrade their car, the cost can go as high as 50-70% of their annual income. Another 5% goes towards on-going maintenance and insurance costs.

But, not every car costs the same to keep it running. And different cars have varying risks of leaving their drivers suddenly shocked by their immobility. Brands like BMW, Mercedes, Volvo, Audi etc. are some of the car brands which are most expensive to maintain, in the world. It is said that Toyota and Asian cars are the least expensive to maintain.

Cost increase with age

Maintenance cost of a car increases with age. After the first few free services are done, a car service may cost you from 3000-25000, depending upon your car model or whether you have a petrol or diesel engine car. Generally, diesel engines are more expensive to maintain than their petrol versions.

However, Car maintenance is much more than the average cost it takes for a brand model to get serviced or repaired. Factors as mentioned below also contribute to the cost:

·         How well a car is maintained. Regular service of a car is always recommended to keep the average service low and also make sure the engine stays fit for a longer run.

·         How often it is driven, where it is driven, and how it is driven.

·         The service provider from whom car services are availed. With no standard rates, mechanics may sometimes charge you a very high price.

These factors would also define the mileage at which your car would run.

Fixions, an online aggregator for car service providers, provides you trusted mechanics at affordable rates in your locality. These mechanics are not only trained for excellence but also provide repair or maintenance services basis the car brands or model. Standard rates are also defined for the specific services while one can also compare quite from different garage shops before choosing one. At Fixions, you would find mechanics for brands like Chevrolet, Mahindra, Hyundai, Honda, Maruti, Nissan, Toyota, Tata

and many others.

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Fixions: From opportunity to innovation

“One thing I learned is, big ideas sound stupid in the beginning. I've always heard that if your idea is any good there is no problem with sharing it because people will dismiss it. Many ideas come from solving your own problem which aren't life-changing problems, but these ideas could become life-changing ideas.”, Brian Chesky, Airbnb

Do the above lines strike a chord in your mind? If we see the problems around us, the solutions are very simple, yet we end up living with a compromise. It is more about the initiative and willingness to pledge.  That’s how smart companies learn from simple problems in life. They find smart solutions to the simple yet unsolved problems in a different way.Fixions has done the same, by finding a way to the car care problem.

 The problem

Our car is our friend, our daily support and a reason to lots of family joy and happiness. But on this journey to keep you and your loved ones happy, your vehicle goes through a lot. The daily wear and tear, muddy roads and long trips means the car gets tired early and hence need the right maintenance for a smoother ride.

Insufficient service or late repairs not only harms the owner’s pocket, but also the vehicle’s health. The problem is also aggravated by not getting at the car serviced from a quality garage shop.

 The solution  

Fixions has come up with a smart and simple solution to help you get your car care solutions online. It helps you find your nearest garage shop on their technology backed portal and get instant quotes within a few clicks. Once the garage options are listed on their portal, you can choose one of your choice and avail the service.

For those who wish to get the car repaired or serviced, sitting at home, the services of home pick up and drop are also facilitated. The services can also be booked using the Fixions app available on android and apple stores.

The services have presently started in Mumbai, one of the busiest cities in the country. Like other successful organizations, Fixions found a gap in the way people were solving the car problem and started their smart car care services for the people.

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Which car to choose, Petrol or Diesel?

Buying a car is one of the most important milestones of our life. It can be your first car or you might be upgrading from your current car and buying a better one. Gone are those days when Maruti was the only and most obvious option of people in India. Today, a much developed India is full of foreign car makers who have set up their bases and established their own markets in India.

Few years back, diesel engines were used mostly for commercial vehicles and people generally bought petrol vehicles. Today, improved engine technologies, fuel efficiencies and more number of car manufacturers have filled the market with diesel cars that have become the preferred choice for many because of the fuel economics. While petrol engine is still a favourite for many, below are points of comparison one can make to take a wakeful decision:

·         The price of the car: You might already know that the diesel versions are expensive but it is worth mentioning. The diesel version is normally expensive by 1-1.5 lakhs than the petrol models.

 ·         Fuel Cost: Do you notice the fuel prices of petrol and diesel on the fuel machines every time you visit a fuel pump? Well, everybody does that. Petrol and diesel prices have always had a difference on the prices which may or may not stay the same with deregulation of diesel prices always in discussion. Partial deregulation has already reduced the price difference. However, presently this is one of the biggest factors for people opting for diesel cars.

 ·         The mileage decision: Diesel engines are better in mileage than petrol cars. The reason corresponds to technicalities in the working of the engine. Cheap fuel price plus more mileage makes for a difficult proposition to compete against.

 ·         Maintenance cost: Perhaps the most undesirable part of buying diesel engine vehicles. One-time cost may still be covered by better mileage and cheaper fuel price, but the maintenance cost of diesel cars is always more. This can be attributed to the expensive oil and spares used in diesel vehicles.

Regular maintenance of a car is the most important habit an owner should have to keep the car engine fit for a longer span. Fixions helps you find your nearest garage and makes car service becomes an easy task for you. Booking a car service like car washing, repairing etc. can be done in a few clicks by using Fixions web portal or using their mobile application on a smartphone. They also specialise in car service basis the car model and would ask for your car model before boking the service. For example, while choosing a service for a Maruti Wagon R or a Verna Petrol or a Swift petrol, you would mention the model as the first step towards booking a service.

 Engine power:

Diesel engines are more powerful than the petrol versions.  However, noise and vibrations can be felt while driving diesel cars, which are more than in petrol vehicles.