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Delhi NCR: I scrapped my 15-year-old Beat after a lot of deliberation

19th May 2025, 11:32 by Utkarsh Chaudhary

If it were not for the NGT rule, I would have kept the car for 5 more years.

BHPian myavu recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

After 15 long years and 1,26,321 KMs together, I finally bid adieu to my lovely Beaty.

Some final clicks

I had good offers above 90K from known people but was not sure about their intention to re-register the car in their native states (deep Haryana and deep UP). Cars24 offered 69K, and in hand, 65K. After lots of deliberation, I decided to scrap my beautiful, functional, and mechanically sound car. Got 32K instantly. With other offers from car manufacturers and the state, it will eventually be more than 80K.

Total cost of ownership

Other interesting facts

Upgraded tyres 175/65/R14 lasted 93590 KMs and as per Cars24 report, 30% of life is still remaining.
Spare tyre never used, never removed and is brand new till date.
Total number of Punctures - 13 (all flat Tyres while parked)
Headlight Bulbs - 3rd set running
Parking Bulbs - 5th set running
Fog Lamp - Front left changed once
All other illumination and bulbs are factory stock including rear number plate bulbs, unbelievable!
Front wiper - Changed twice
Rear wiper - Changed once
Clutch, pressure plate and flywheel - Changed once
Front struts and rear shock absorbers - Changed Once
Front Disc - Changed Once
Front Brake Pads - Changed twice
Rear Brake pads - Changed Once
Front right and left wheel bearing - Changed Once
AC Cooling coil, Compressor and Condenser - Changed Once
Front Bumper - changed twice in the first 6 months (entry gate scrape and tear)
Highest Mileage - 17.5 kmpl
Lowest Mileage - 8 kmpl
Petrol cost / liter - Min 49 Max 108
Major breakdowns - Nil
Minor breakdown - Once (near to the home, coolant tank nipple broken)
Battery - On 4th over and above stock

Beautiful sunset behind us

If not for the NGT, we would have been together for 5 more years. Dear Beaty, 'Rest in Pieces.'

One younger American is gone now, and the other elder one will give me company for some time until another one joins him in the stable. Who will it be? Let the chase begin.