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Biggest Car-Problem Movers This Week (India)

Which Indian car-ownership itches climbed the ranking fastest in the last seven days — and which fell.

Published 2026-04-23 Updated 2026-04-28 10 itches ranked Window Last 3 days
Rankings on CarItch shift every day as new complaints get clustered in and owners vote. This report surfaces the ten itches that moved the most in rank over the last seven days — the early-warning signal for emerging Indian car-ownership pain. Re-generated daily from our rank-snapshot history; each entry links to the underlying problem page.

How we ranked this

We rank by rank delta — the difference between each itch's rank in the latest snapshot and its rank seven days ago. Positive delta = climbed in the rankings (got worse for owners). If the 7-day window is still filling (new history data), we fall back to a shorter window so the list remains useful. Data: daily 00:15 UTC snapshot of every published itch, persisted to itches_history.

At a glance

  1. 1. How to remove scratches safely?
  2. 2. Why do car dealerships push unnecessary accessories?
  3. 3. Why do car buyers get harassed for feedback ratings?
  4. 4. Why do cars still need physical visits for basic software updates?
  5. 5. Why do car owners face issues with RTO processes?
  6. 6. Why are car insurance premiums so high in India?
  7. 7. Why can't you check a car's real-world mileage before buying?
  8. 8. Why do car insurance add-ons cost ₹2,000-5,000 each with overlapping coverage?
  9. 9. Why can't housing societies solve visitor parking without fights?
  10. 10. Why do car owners face issues with fuel efficiency?
#1

How to remove scratches safely?

Accessories ▼ 13 · Itch score 35.5/100 · 1 source complaints

Finding the right accessories in India to remove scratches without damaging the car's paint can be challenging, with prices ranging from a few hundred to several thousand INR, and popular brands like 3M and Autogard available in the market

Severity
2/10
Frequency
3/10
Market size
6/10
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#2

Why do car dealerships push unnecessary accessories?

Buying ▼ 12 · Itch score 49/100 · 1 source complaints

Car dealerships in India often force buyers to purchase unnecessary accessories, increasing the overall cost of the vehicle.

Severity
4/10
Frequency
3/10
Market size
6/10
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#3

Why do car buyers get harassed for feedback ratings?

Service ▼ 11 · Itch score 59.5/100 · 1 source complaints

Car buyers in India are being harassed by service centres to give excellent feedback ratings, which can lead to biased reviews and poor service quality.

Severity
6/10
Frequency
5/10
Market size
7/10
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#4

Why do cars still need physical visits for basic software updates?

Service ▼ 10 · Itch score 62/100 · 18 source complaints

Navigation maps, infotainment bugs, ADAS calibration, and ECU updates require a full-day service centre visit. Tesla does OTA updates overnight. Indian car owners lose a working day and pay ₹2,000-5,000 for 20 minutes of software installation.

Severity
6/10
Frequency
5/10
Market size
7/10
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#5

Why do car owners face issues with RTO processes?

RTO & docs ▼ 10 · Itch score 61.5/100 · 6 source complaints

Car owners in India face issues with RTO processes such as registration, transfer, and other documentation.

Severity
6/10
Frequency
5/10
Market size
8/10
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#6

Why are car insurance premiums so high in India?

Insurance ▼ 9 · Itch score 71/100 · 3 source complaints

Car insurance premiums in India are often high, and policyholders may not understand what factors contribute to these costs.

Severity
7.5/10
Frequency
6/10
Market size
8/10
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#7

Why can't you check a car's real-world mileage before buying?

Buying ▼ 9 · Itch score 71/100 · 43 source complaints

Manufacturer-claimed mileage (ARAI certified) is tested in lab conditions and differs 20-40% from real-world driving. No platform aggregates actual owner-reported mileage data by city, driving style, and traffic conditions.

Severity
6/10
Frequency
5/10
Market size
9/10
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#8

Why do car insurance add-ons cost ₹2,000-5,000 each with overlapping coverage?

Insurance ▼ 9 · Itch score 71/100 · 30 source complaints

Zero depreciation, engine protect, roadside assistance, key replacement, consumable cover — 8+ add-ons at ₹1,500-5,000 each, many with overlapping coverage. No tool shows which add-ons actually matter for your car model and driving pattern.

Severity
7.5/10
Frequency
6/10
Market size
8/10
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#9

Why can't housing societies solve visitor parking without fights?

Parking ▼ 9 · Itch score 70.8/100 · 28 source complaints

Every apartment complex in India has the same problem: residents blocking visitors, unauthorized overnight parking, no digital tracking, and monthly society meetings that devolve into parking arguments. Zero tech solutions exist for this.

Severity
6.5/10
Frequency
5.5/10
Market size
7.5/10
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#10

Why do car owners face issues with fuel efficiency?

Service ▼ 9 · Itch score 70.5/100 · 3 source complaints

Car owners in India face issues with fuel efficiency, including mileage drops and fuel-related problems.

Severity
7/10
Frequency
6/10
Market size
8.5/10
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