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THE SUV VROOM

husband Shubham Tandon, 39, decided to go for a bigger car four years ago as a replacement for their Maruti Swift, they chose a Renault Duster SUV. It served the couple, then based in Gurugram, well, since it gave them ample space to accommodate their two pet golden retrievers and other close relatives when they went on long drives. The couple, who moved to Pune earlier this year, as Tandon got a job with the city-based Bajaj Finserv, decided to upgrade to a Hyundai Alcazar, a seven-seater that cost them Rs 25 lakh, since the dogs needed more space as they grew up. They paid for the car, delivered to them in August-end, partly from the money they got by selling the old car, and the rest from their savings. “The air conditioning in the new car is really strong

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