Is it worth waiting for BS6 vehicles?

We recommend waiting till BS6 fuel is available throughout India before buying a BS6 diesel car. If you are in urgent need of a new diesel car and your average daily running is not high (say, less than 15km), you could still go ahead and buy one without worry. Q.

Is it better to buy BS4 or BS6?

BS6 fuels are much cleaner compared to the BS4 fuel since it contains less sulphur, leading to lower emissions or pollution.

Should I buy BS4 cars in 2020?

There is no harm to go with BS4 vehicles as they are fundamentally the same as the BS6 vehicles. BS6 vehicles are technically advanced in emitting fewer gases and particulates but rest of the factors are the same as of BS4 vehicles.

How long BS6 vehicles can be used?

This simply means that you can use your BS 4 vehicle for 15 years (10 years for diesel vehicles in Delhi) from the date of registration. This also means that you can sell your BS 4 car or two-wheeler even after BS 6 norms come into effect.

Does BS6 engine increase mileage?

Yes. In layman terms, a BS6-compliant engine will be more restricted in comparison and will thereby result in a minor drop in power and efficiency. For example, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire with the 1.2-litre BS6-compliant petrol engine is claimed to return 21.21 kmpl.

Can I resell my BS4 car after 2020?

2. Scrapping. Unfortunately while a BS4 vehicle, given the present conditions, cannot be registered post April 30, 2020, it will have to be scrapped. A dealer cannot sell the vehicle and will incur heavy losses in this method.

Can I resell my BS4 cars after 2020?

Unfortunately while a BS4 vehicle, given the present conditions, cannot be registered post April 30, 2020, it will have to be scrapped. A dealer cannot sell the vehicle and will incur heavy losses in this method. 3. A dealer can register the car or bike under his employee’s name and then sell the vehicle as a used one.

Can I drive my BS4 cars after 2020?

BS4 vehicles purchased till March 2020 to be valid: All BS4 cars purchased will be allowed to run as long as they were bought before or till March 2020. It sets a kind of deadline for automotive manufacturers to get rid of their BS4 compliant inventory.

What will happen after BS6 norms?

After implementation of BS6 in 2020, a second round of emission norms is slated to follow in quick succession, with CAFE 2 in 2022 and RDE the year after.