Editorial Policy

AutoWider is editorially independent. We are not owned by or affiliated with any car manufacturer, dealer network, or financing company. No manufacturer, advertiser, or commercial partner has any input into our editorial content, rankings, or recommendations.

Advertisers on the site are clearly labelled as advertisements. No advertiser receives favourable editorial treatment as a result of advertising with us. Our top-pick lists, comparison articles, and buying guides are produced without regard to advertising relationships.

Ex-showroom prices are sourced directly from manufacturer websites and official price circulars. We do not rely on third-party aggregators as a primary source.

On-road prices are calculated using the standard formula: ex-showroom price + road tax (at the state's applicable rate) + registration fee + insurance (third-party mandatory premium + an estimated comprehensive own-damage premium) + other applicable charges such as handling or logistics fees.

Road tax rates are sourced from each state's transport department website or official gazette notifications. Where rates differ by vehicle category, engine capacity, or fuel type, we apply the rate applicable to the specific variant being priced.

Insurance premiums shown are estimates. Third-party premiums are fixed by IRDAI and we use the current mandated rate. Own-damage premiums vary by insurer — we use a mid-market estimate. Actual premiums will differ based on your chosen insurer, NCB (no-claim bonus), and add-ons.

Specifications and feature details are sourced from manufacturer brochures, product pages, and press releases. For variant-level details (which features are standard, which are optional), we cross-reference the manufacturer's official variant comparison page.

Fuel efficiency figures are ARAI-certified claimed figures as published by the manufacturer. We always label these as claimed figures. Real-world mileage varies and is not something we can verify independently.

Safety ratings shown are from Global NCAP or Bharat NCAP (BNCAP) tests, clearly attributed to the testing body and the specific test cycle used.

Car prices in India change frequently. When a manufacturer revises prices, we update affected pages as soon as we become aware of the change. The last-reviewed date shown on pages reflects when the content was most recently checked against manufacturer sources.

We prioritise updating pages in this order: on-road price pages, variant pages, comparison articles, and then buying guides.

Despite our efforts, there will sometimes be a gap between a manufacturer price change and our update. We always recommend verifying the final on-road price with your authorised dealer before booking.

We correct factual errors promptly. If you spot a price that is out of date, an incorrect specification, or any factual error, please email corrections@autowider.in with the page URL, the incorrect information, and what the correct figure should be.

Significant corrections to published articles are noted on the page. Minor corrections (such as a price update following a manufacturer revision) are reflected in the updated content without a specific correction notice, since these are routine maintenance rather than errors.

Top-pick lists, comparison verdicts, and buying recommendations reflect the editorial team's analysis based on the data available. We do not test drive cars as part of our editorial process — our focus is on the buying decision (prices, variants, running costs, ownership factors) rather than the driving experience.

When we recommend a car or variant, the recommendation is based on the data: price competitiveness, features at a price point, safety ratings, ownership costs, and service network reach. We state the basis for recommendations clearly so readers can weigh them against their own priorities.

AutoWider may carry display advertising. All advertising is clearly labelled. We do not publish sponsored editorial content, paid rankings, or native advertising in the form of editorial articles. If this policy changes, we will update this page and label any such content clearly.

Affiliate links, if used, will be disclosed. At the time of writing, AutoWider does not use affiliate links.

AutoWider content is produced by the AutoWider editorial team — a small group of automotive writers and researchers based in India. Our coverage focuses on the buying side of car ownership: prices, costs, variant decisions, and the administrative steps of purchasing a new car.

Questions about our editorial standards? Email hello@autowider.in.