I guide vehicle owners and buyers across Asias with independent, expert knowledge at every stage of the ownership journey — so you decide with confidence and never overpay for what you don't need.
20+ years · 15,000+ vehicles assessed · Trusted by India's leading banks & insurers
Buying and owning a vehicle in India isn't one decision — it's dozens, spread across years, and most owners face them alone, guided only by people who profit from the outcome. I created the Vehicle Ownership Journey to change that: a single, unbiased source of guidance across every stage of owning a vehicle.
Choosing the right vehicle — new or pre-owned — for your real needs and budget.
Insurance, warranty, maintenance and running costs — the smart way, without waste.
Selling or upgrading at the right time, for the right value, without regret.
Independent guidance and knowledge — not sales, not commissions.
Automobile Engineer & IRDAI-Licensed Motor Surveyor and Loss Assessor — practising since 1999.
Court-appointed Technical Expert Commissioner — trusted for independent, evidentiary assessment.
Faculty — National Insurance Academy (NIA), Pune & the College of Insurance.
Former Director, Indian Institute of Insurance Surveyors & Loss Assessors (IIISLA).
Founder & CEO, Autoinspectorate India Pvt. Ltd. — operating across 8+ cities.
Pioneer of India's first pre-owned vehicle certification methodology (2005).
Author — A Banker's Guide to Valuing Pre-Owned Vehicles.
"I'm making a major purchase, and everyone's selling me something."
I help you choose the right vehicle and buy it right — new or pre-owned — so you start ownership on the front foot.
Talk to me →"I own it, but I'm not sure I'm insured, maintained or protected the smart way."
I help you cut waste on insurance and add-ons, understand your warranty, and lower your true cost of ownership.
Talk to me →"I want to sell or upgrade, but I don't know the right time or my vehicle's true value."
I help you time the exit and understand real resale value — so you leave with the most in your pocket.
Talk to me →Every recommendation I make runs through one framework I developed for Indian vehicle owners. It keeps every decision clear, unbiased, and firmly in your favour.
One line explaining what this step does for the owner.
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One line explaining what this step does for the owner.
One line explaining what this step does for the owner.
Choose the right vehicle for your real needs, not the showroom's targets.
Never overpay for insurance or add-ons you don't actually need.
Understand exactly what your warranty covers — before you need it.
Lower your true, long-term cost of ownership.
Sell or upgrade at the right time for the right value.
Make every decision with an unbiased expert in your corner.
The complete journey — from choosing and buying to owning well and exiting right. The whole framework, in your hands.
Join the waitlist →Choose, evaluate and negotiate a new or pre-owned vehicle with confidence — and spot what sellers hope you won't.
Join the waitlist →Know exactly what cover you need, what to skip, and how to keep a claim from being rejected.
Join the waitlist →New cohorts are announced regularly. Join the waitlist to hear first.
The complete, unbiased guide to what a vehicle really costs you — and how to own one the smart way, from purchase to resale. Written from two decades of assessing what owners actually pay.
Get notified when it's out →Also the author of A Banker's Guide to Valuing Pre-Owned Vehicles — the reference used across India's lending sector.
Bring your situation — a vehicle you're considering, a policy you're unsure about, a sale you're planning — and get unbiased, expert guidance made for you.
Every enquiry is answered personally.
A growing community of Indian owners learning to buy, own and sell their vehicles the smart, unbiased way.
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