Going to watch IPL in Wankhede? Better plan your route & parking

S.K.Wankhede stadium is located in South Mumbai. Wankhede is nearby the well known 'Churchgate' Station. Not far from the station is the 'Chatrapati Shivaji Station' too. Reaching from the suburbs during peak hours is a hassle through the overcrowded Mumbai Locals as well as the insane traffic. Below is a detailed summary to reach the stadium and for traffic status prior to heading towards the stadium do visit www.traffline.com. 

Access to the Stadium

• Gate No. 2, 1, 7(Grand stand, Garware stand, MCA stand) are on the southern side of stadium, Entry form D road next to Garware chowk.
• Gate No. 3(Vijay marchant stand) is Marine Drive housing road, western side of the stadium.
• Gate No. 4( Sachin Tendulkar stand ) entry from opp. to university ground
• Gate No. 5 (Sunil Gavaskar L1)entry is from east - west railway bridge
• Gate No. 6 (Sunil Gavaskar L2 & Divecha stand)entry is form east – west bridge

Reaching via Cab 

Cab service is easily available in Mumbai (Obviously at some higher cost). They are available at any bus stop or nearby any society or college. Here’s the number to contact them directly to book a cab:

• Tab cabs - 022 6363 6363 
• Easy Cabs - 022 4343 4343 
• Mega Cabs – 022 4242 4242 

Checking traffic status prior to hiring a cab is advisable to make sure you don’t miss the IPL kick-off due to traffic.

Parking near Stadium

• Driving to the stadium from the Eastern Suburbs or from the direction of South Mumbai, you should drive straight to parking lots available at Maharshi Karve Road, M. G. Road, H. T. Parekh Marg, Mantralay Lane, Jeevan Vima Marg, Vidhan Bhavan periphery, CR-2 Inox, Jamnalal Bajaj Marg, Vinay K. Shah Marg, N.C.P.A Lane, D. Tata Road NCPA, Cooperage Ground. After you park your vehicle at any of these places, you can then walk towards the stadium. 
• Driving to the stadium from the Western Suburbs, you should drive straight to parking lots vailable at Nana Nani Park Chowpatty, Wilson College Gymkhana, Hindu Gymkhana, Islam Gymkhana, Parsi Gymkhana, and Service Road on Eastern side of N. S. Road. After you park your vehicle at any of these places, you can then walk towards the stadium. 
• No parking will be allowed on both the sides of N.S. Road, N. Purandare Marg, Maharshi Karve Marg (Queens Road), Kalbadevi Marg, J.S.S.Road, Shamaldas Gandhi Marg. 

During IPL matches there is no entry for all types of vehicles (except vehicles holding Passes) on: 

• 'C' Road from the junction of N. S. Road to the junction of 'E' Road.
• 'E' Road shall be one way from its junction of ‘D’ Road to its junction of ‘C’ Road.
• 'C' Road shall be one way from its junction of N.S. Road to its junction of E & C Road.
• 'D' Road shall be one way from its junction of ‘D’ Road to its junction of ‘C’ Road.
• 'D' Road from the junction of N. S. Road to the junction of 'E' Road. 
• 'E' Road from the junction of 'B' Road to the junction of 'D' Road. 
• N.S.Road South bound from Princess Street Bridge to Air India Junction.
• M.K.Road both side from Churchgate Junction to Anandilal Poddar Marg Junction.
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Reaching from Chhattrapati Shivaji International Airport or Santa Cruz Domestic Airport 

In case you are coming from some other city to watch the IPL, there are airport shuttle cabs as well as buses to transfer you to the stadium. If planning to travel via Mumbai Locals:

• Vile Parle Station: 15-20 mins walk from Domestic Airport. 
• Santacruz Station: 10-15 mins via Rick/Cab. 

From these western suburb Stations it will take you around 35-40 mins to reach Churchgate station.

Reaching from Eastern Suburbs (If you are coming from Pune) 

You will have to reach Dadar. Pune bound buses and cabs drop their passengers at Dadar. Reaching to Churchgate from Dadar via Mumbai Local is a 15-20 mins journey. If you are planning to book a cab, then it’s a 30 mins ride without traffic. 

For a detailed map instructions, do check - Route Advisory for Wankhede 
For any queries, you may reach @traffline. Get similar information for Feroz Shah Kotla stadium, Delhi and M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore also.

Reaching Ferozshah to watch IPL... No more Hassle

Despite Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium’s better connectivity with local transport and Metro, it is very crucial to plan your journey in advance. Remember to check live traffic status with Traffline for any last minute updates before you travel towards the IPL kick-off this season.

Spectators can enter the stadium through Gate No. 1,2,3,4,5,6 and 7 which is located on the southern side of the stadium and entry to these enclosures are from Bahadurshah Zafar Marg.
You can also use Gate No. 8,9,10,11,12,13,14, and 15 located on the eastern side of the stadium and entry is from J.L.N. Marg next to Ambedkar Stadium Bus Terminal.
For the convenience of the spectators Gate Nos. 16, 17 and 18 located on the western side of the stadium are also open and entry permitted from BSZ Marg, next to Petrol Pump.

Reaching by Metro 

Nearest Metro Stations from Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium - 'Pragati Maidan' & 'New Delhi' Metro Stations:

• Distance from 'New Delhi' Metro Station – 3 km 
• Distance from 'Pragati Maidan' Metro via Mathura Rd – 4 km 

After Metro you may probably have to look out for taxis / rickshaws or a 5 mins walk to Kamla Market Bus stop towards Ajmeri Gate.

You can also use the services of DTC and DDCA from Pragati Maidan & New Delhi Metro Stations.

See route map

Reaching by Bus

Board a DTC bus and Low floor AC bus plying in this route. You can reach Ambedkar Stadium or LNJP Hospital which are near Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium. If coming in a DTC bus you can get down at Shaheedi Park or Delhi Gate Bus stop. Bus numbers from Delhi Metro Station:

•  Bus no. 949/39A/307 - Kamla Market to Ambedkar Stadium Terminal
•  Bus no. 838 – Kamla Market to Asaf Ali Road Delhi Gate 

DTC Buses generally take 20-25 min depending on the traffic status. From Ambedkar Stadium Terminal, it is another 5-7 mins walk towards Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium.

Hiring a Cab / Rickshaw

You can also hire Radio Taxis, Cabs and Autos to reach Feroz Shah Kotla Cricket Stadium. They will get you there within 10 mins (If there’s no traffic). It’s better to book a cab prior to your arrival; otherwise last minute glitch might leave you behind your Schedule. Few cabs booking info:

• Mega Cabs - 011 6060 1010 
• Easy Cabs - 011 4343 4343 

Otherwise you can always find a Rickshaw near kamala market towards Ajmeri Gate. 

Landmarks Nearby
Ambedkar Stadium, LNJP Hospital, Shaheedi Park, Delhi Gate –Bus Stop

Parking near Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium

• Take Ring Road or Bahadurshah Zafar Marg and then take a turn from Delhi Gate and turn left on Feroz shah Kotla Access Road from Bahadurshah Zafar Marg. 
• Those having parking label can park their vehicle at Feroz shah Kotla Stadium and entry is through Bahadurshah Zafar Marg. 
• Unlabeled Parking - Do not have parking labels. Park vehicle at Mata Sundri Road or Shanti Van 

For a detailed map instructions, do check - Route Advisory for Ferozshah Kotla 

For any queries, you may reach @traffline . Get similar information for M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore  and Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai also.

Accurately plan your route to watch IPL match in Chinnaswamy Stadium

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium is well connected to the Roadways and Railways in Bangalore. Reaching on time is a hassle during traffic – Better check the traffic status on www.traffline.com before heading towards the stadium.

Entry to Stadium 

Entry to spectators from Gate No. 1 to Gate No. 8 from Queen’s Road will be allowed. Those who want to enter from Cubbon Road may do so through the road behind HAL corporate office (Gate No. 18 to Gate No. 20), while those entering through Gate No. 16 and 17 may come from Anil Kumble Circle.

Due to Metro works near BRV grounds and near CTO Junction, people are requested to use BMTC Buses to reach stadium, BIG 10 Buses are arranged for all parts of the city to help the spectators after the match to ensure smooth traffic around the stadium.

IPL Cricket match special bus service after match:

Bus No.       Route
G1         Manekshaw Parade Ground to Kadugodi
G2         Mayo Hall to Sarjapura
G3         Bridge Road to Electronics City
G5         Chinnaswamy Stadium to Kaggalipura
G6         Chinnaswamy Stadium to Kengeri KHB Quarters
G7         BRV Parade Ground to Janpriya Township
G8         MG Road Metro Station Nelamangala
G9         MG Road Metro Station to Yelahanka Upanagara
G10       BRV Parade Ground to RK Hegde Nagara
G11       MG Road Metro Station to Bengaluru
G12       Mayo Hall to Hoskote

Reaching from the Bangalore City Junction:

Chinnaswamy Stadium is 5 kms from the Bangalore City Junction. Bus takes 30 minutes along with 15-20 minutes of walking distance from the nearby Bus stop. Below are the bus numbers from the nearby Majestic Bus Stop from Bangalore City Junction:
· Bus No. 360 J – Majestic to Kanteerava Stadium (After that 15 mins walk)
· Bus No. 365 D – Majestic – K R Circle (After that 20 mins walk)
· Bus No. BIAS9 – Majestic to Basavabavan (After that 15 mins walk)

Talking a rickshaw would be a better option in order to avoid the bus delay. Otherwise you can expect 50 mins- 60 mins of travel time from the Bangalore City Junction.

No parking on the following roads between 11 am to 10 pm:

• Both sides on Queen’s Road - between CTO Circle and Queen’s Circle 
• Both sides on Mahatma Gandhi Road between Anil Kumble Circle and Queen’s Circle 
• Link Road between Mahatma Gandhi Road and Cubbon Road 
• Raj Bhavan Road, T Chowdiah Road and Race Course Road 
• Both adjoining roads of the stadium; both sides on Central Street 
• Cubbon Road - between BRV Circle and Dickenson Road Junction 
• Between Kamaraj Road Junction and Dickenson Road junction
• Madras Bank Road - between SBI Circle and Ashivardam Circle 
• Museum Road - between Mahatma Gandhi Road and Madras Bank Road and up to Residency Road 
• Kasturba Road - between Queen’s Circle and Hudson Circle; Grand Road between Siddalingaiah Circle and Raja Ram Mohan Roy Circle 
• Inside Cubbon Park on King's Road, in front of Press Club, Bal Bhavan and Fountain Road 
• From Queen’s Circle till Grant Junction on Lavelle Road 
• From Siddalingaiah Circle to Bishop Cotton Girls’ school on Vittal Mallya Road. 

Parking is allowed on the following Roads: 
St Joseph Indian High School Ground and Kanteerava Stadium and first floor on Shivajinagar bus stand. Parking for vehicles of police and other staff deployed for the security duty has been provided in front of KGID building. 

Entry/Exit of Stadium :

• Use Queens Road to reach Gate No.1 and 8
• Pedestrians/Audience coming from Anil Kumble Circle can enter the stadium through Gate No. 17 and 20( Via Link Road)

For a detailed map instructions, do check - Route Advisory for M.Chinnaswamy Stadium

For any queries, you may reach @traffline. Get similar information for Feroz Shah Kotla stadium, Delhi and Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai also.

Going to watch IPL matches this summer? Watch out! Guidelines to reach to stadium on time

Trying to figure out how to get around the city you are visiting and what to do  to reach stadium can be a challenge. However we have all the information to make your trip to see an IPL game an enjoyable one. Spectators heading towards the Stadium for this summer’s IPL Session have been urged to plan their journey to allow plenty of time to be in their seats for kick-off.    

While on the way to the stadium, possibilities are:

• You might get stuck in traffic jams.
•  May not be able to find parking spot on time.
•  Someone misinformed you about the route to stadium
•  You lost the track of time while in traffic.    

     IPL fans attending the games at Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore can follow our guidelines and stay updated in order to make sure they reach on time and avoid traffic. In this regards we would be providing following details for selected cities on our upcoming blogs and website prior to any match played in Delhi, Mumbai & Bangalore:

• Traveling Directions on map
• Parking spots nearby Stadium
• Live traffic status Between you and stadium (Well ! That’s what we do at Traffline)
• Public transportation updates
• Gate access Information
• Private taxi details
• Nearest stations

We would be covering Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium of Delhi, S. K. Wankhede Stadium of Mumbai and M. Chinnaswamy Stadium of Bangalore. We provide live traffic status via www.traffline.com along with our android, iOS and recent blackberry mobile apps. If you are on twitter, connect with us @traffline. It’s our pleasure to help you get through the traffic chaos and save your valuable time.

Reach us on 9223-111-000 in Mumbai to know traffic status between 8 am -9 pm during weekdays. Tweet us anytime on @traffline and you might be lucky to have us even on weekends.

For any queries, you may reach @traffline. See information for Feroz Shah Kotla stadium, Delhi, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai and M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore.

Do's and Don't! While driving on Highways

It is an unenviable statistic but India's chaotic roads are now officially the most dangerous place to drive in the world. On an average 50% accidents happens on highways. In order to make sure we drive safely on highways here are a few suggestions on highway driving:

• Avoid overtaking from left-hand side of the vehicle. Some drivers mistakenly use a right side blinker when it's safe to overtake them. A dangerous habit that we shouldn't trust.
• Do not plan to overtake more than 1 vehicle at a time. It's become difficult when you are getting back into your lane.
• It is safe to check the side-view mirror while overtaking, might be possible that there's another vehicle trying to overtake you from behind. 
• For overtaking - Don't do it, if you hesitate.
• Never overtake along with a car which is ahead of you on the highway - One of the major causes of accidents on Indian Highways.
• Keep up a safe distance from the car ahead. Follow the 4 second rule. Do not tailgate. The higher the speed, more space you will need to safely come to a stop.
• Avoid driving beside a commercial vehicle for too long, trucks have much larger blind spots and the driver is less likely to see your vehicle when making a maneuver.
• The car must be in top mechanical shape for a highway drive. Brakes are important because you never know when you're going slowdown for a piece of road that has been completely washed out by the monsoons or for a speed bump which may appear even in a 4-lane highway.
• Understand your own limits and that of your car; never exceed them. If you’re driving an unfamiliar car, spend some time getting to know its road manners first. Further, beware of the car’s blind spots (every car has them). Some cars suffer from poor high speed behavior, including a sensitive steering, excessive body roll, poor grip levels, weak brakes etc.
• Do not get distracted. Music should be low. Driving on the highway needs your 100% commitment and concentration.
• If you are sleepy, avoid taking the steering on your hands. The number of “confident” drivers end up in crashes because of drowsiness.

Your journey is as important as the destination. So make it safe  :)

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Convert to CNG for a better tomorrow

CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) is more environment friendly alternative to other fuels. It has been considered as a better option due to rising Fuel prices for a while now. CNG vehicles are growing at a 30 percent annual rate.

Why only CNG?

• CNG powered Vehicles have lower maintenance cost.
• CNG fuel systems are sealed, which prevents spills or evaporation losses.
• CNG mixes easily & evenly with air.
• Less likely to ignite on hot surfaces, (auto-ignition temperature - 540 °C)
• Less pollution & more efficiency.

What does it take for a CNG Conversion?

• Getting CNG Kit from a RTO Licensed Dealer is a safe option. Another option is to check with your nearby Service centers.
• Roadside retrofitters will help you in getting a Certificate approval from RTO stating your Vehicle Regn, engine/chassis number.
• After paying additional premium towards the cost of CNG kit to your Insurance Company your CNG vehicle is operational :)

Still worried about the cost? Don’t be -

We actually did the Math !

• CNG Kit costs between INR 40,000 to 50,000. For vehicles like Honda Civic and Accord, the  cost goes up to INR 55,000 to INR 65,000 (depending on manual and automatic).
• Honda Civic gives 15km/kg via CNG, while Honda Accord gives 13 km/kg. That means we are spending INR 2.96 per km in CNG, whereas petrol costs us 7.70 per km.
• CNG costs 1/3 & 1/2 as compared to other fuels.
• On an average if you drive 750 Km/month, it will take 2.5 years to recover your CNG Kit installation cost.

         Hence Proved !

Who else is using CNG?

• Germany is targeting 2 million vehicles by 2020.
•  AT & T ordered 1,200 CNG powered Cargo vans from General Motors in 2012. That's the largest order for General motors.
• AT & T further plans to invest $565 million in CNG vehicles by 2018.
• 10 million CNG cars as of today.

Investing 40,000 INR in a CNG kit is a good payback. This world is changing for a better tomorrow, why don‘t we?

Tips on buying used car in India

The used car market in India is growing. With the availability of certified used car shops and sites like CarWale, CarDekho, Gaadi etc. The Indian consumer is spoilt for choices rather than being at the mercy of some individual agents. Regardless of the advancements, buyers of used cars need to be cautious and thorough. Below are some tips recommended by Traffline.

• Utilize the internet and consumer forums to check the right way to buy. There are numerous online venues to acquire knowledge. Big brands like Toyota, Maruti, Hyundai and Honda  also have their used car outlets.
• Have a list of basic questions with regards to the used car background, accidents, fixes etc. This will help you in advance when you prior to your meeting with the owner.
• When you are satisfied with the car owner, stop by and examine the vehicle carefully. Take a friend with you so that you are not intimidated, maybe someone who knows automobile mechanics.
• Check the original registration certificate, RTO tax receipt, original invoice, insurance papers, and the service bill of the vehicle. Make to tally chassis & registration number with the number mentioned in the registration certificate.
• Check a car's true value based on the model -year, mileage brand and year.
• Lots of people forget to take the car to a mechanic for a check prior to buying, consider this option if it's OK with the owner.
• Don't be reluctant to take the car for a test drive. Test the car at high acceleration and speed on highways along with the braking system and steering in a safe area.
• Make sure to study the exterior of the car to check if there are any deterioration or indicators associated with an accident. Look the motor carefully for anything that seems strange and search for any liquid seeping under the Vehicle. Carefully check the rubber and plastic pieces to determine if they are too worn or old. Listen to the sound of the engine while driving to ensure that it has no difficulty.
• Don't allow yourself to feel forced in buying the car. There are always better options and deals.

The idea should be to ensure that you are comfortable investing in a vehicle without being stuck with a costly old-machine. Keeping with simple suggestions will let you feel safe and make it your best purchase. 

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In India, tax is increasing, not the 'fuel price'

Fuel prices are rising through the roof. The reason we are given by the authorities is the rising crude oil prices, which is just half the truth. Here is how the fuel price is determined.

Fuel prices vary from state to state within our own country. The question is - What is the actual cost of fuel? 
For every litre of petrol we buy - taxes such as excise  duty, customs duty,  VAT, import duty are charged. We end up in paying 43 percent in the taxes. Breakup of these charges is provided below:

Excise duty - Rs 14.45
Import duty - Rs 2.5
Value added tax - 15% - 33% (varies state to state)
These central and state government charges make up the 50 percent of what we pay. The dealer earns as little as 1-2% as profit.

The generated VAT is meant to be used for the development within the states. Value added taxes differ from 15% to 33% from state to state. So depending on the state the petrol prices differ accordingly.

Below is the fuel price list of major cities:

State/City	Petrol(Rs/ltr)	Diesel(Rs/ltr)
Goa/Panjim	57.03	51.04
Orissa/Bhubaneshwar	68.33	51.00
New Delhi	69.06	48.16
Kerala/Trivandrum	71.28	50.86
TamilNadu/Chennai	72.17	51.23
UttarPradesh/Lucknow	74.44	51.35
AndhraPradesh/Hyderabad	75.37	52.46
Karnataka/Bengaluru	76.04	52.64

Goa for example, recently reduced the VAT on petrol thereby making it cheaper by Rs 11.

Fuel price Comparison with other economies
In USA, at present the fuel price is 3.74$ per galon, after conversion it becomes Rs 53.80 per litre. They have fixed per gallon taxes as well as taxes which are a fixed percentage of the sales tax. In fact, in US taxes and charges only account for 12-15 percent. Not even USA, but Pakistan fuel prices are 16 percent less than ours. Whereas if we compare prices with our neighbour Sri Lanka, they are 15 percent less and China is 2 percent less.

Locally decreasing fuel tax can decrease fuel prices, but globally prices are set by supply 
and demand, and therefore fuel tax decreases have no effect on fuel prices, and fuel tax increases actually decreases fuel prices by reducing demand. There is a need for better internal fuel pricing. We need a balance where one can enjoy affordable fuel prices. Oil companies are getting reasonable returns whereas our government gets the required revenue.

Do comment below ! Your feedback is valuable :)

Beat the Petrol & Diesel price rise - Tips on saving fuel

Petrol and diesel prices are going up as time progress. We can expect a few more doses of price hike as oil companies are not left to defend themselves from the increase in global prices.

However, Saving petrol means saving money one can do to improve fuel economy. It's more important to keep tabs in fuel spending.

Tips to save your daily fuel spending:

• Speeding might get us to our destination faster, but we are decreasing our car fuel efficiency.
• Don't drive like an insane- Quick braking & acceleration wastes gas.
• Don't let your engine idle - Idling more than a minute consumes much more fuel than restarting the engine.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary weight in your car - It improves your car mileage
• Get a tuneup - make sure oil change is on schedule. Little maintenance helps in a better fuel economy.
• Check tires - Under inflated tires create drag & can decrease our vehicle gas mileage. Make sure to check tyre pressure.
• Invest in a fuel-efficient vehicle - Trading in a car that gets 8.5 km/litre for one which gets 12.7 km/litre can save us much more per year in fuel.
• Drive less - Using your feet or pedal power can save us cash and help us to stay in better shape.
• Plan your journey so that you avoid congestion, road works and getting lost. Avoid traffic route - use GPS Navigating System. Check for traffic maps from Google. Now you can also check our real time traffic maps on Traffline. Look out for our Android or iPhone app for a fuel saving commute. 
• Share Driving - Set up a carpool with a coworker who stay nearby to save fuel instead. Find other ways to get to work.
• You can also use cash back credit cards to save your pocket. Take advantage of discounts available.

So save fuel and drive more efficiently :)

Car Insurance - Must remember these things!

Traffic and rising costs of car repair are the indicators of a valuable vehicle insurance. We all usually take good care of our Vehicle. As vehicle insurance is mandatory by law, every vehicle owner must know the features and factors of vehicle insurance premiums.

Features of vehicle insurance:

A comprehensive policy cover is more valuable in addition to a third party liability cover. It is better to check online for insurance providers, as there are many insurance agents approaching you at the first place. Your new car dealer may advice you for an insurance. Insurance is usually expensive from a vehicle dealer. Seek quotes from different insurance companies.

Make sure you read the insurance documents carefully - Car insurance has its own list of frills. Insurance policy includes damage/loss of your vehicle due to natural calamities, theft, accident and terrorist activities. Also covers risk against riots, strikes and loss/damage while in transit. By paying additional premium accessories like music system, air-conditioner, etc can be covered. Vehicle insurance covers only book value of the damaged parts. Premiums are paid by you annually.The insurance company pays for cost of damaged parts which needs to be replaced and the minimum labour cost to repair vehicle. Depreciation for rubber/plastic/nylon parts is calculated at 50%
& 30% in case of fibre glass components.
The insurance doesn't include consequential loss, depreciation, mechanical and electrical breakdown, failure or breakage. Insurance is not valid when vehicle is used outside the geographical area.

Premium determining factors:

The Insurance premium rate depends on model, cubic capacity, area or locality of registration, expected usage in terms of mileage, theft rate, age of vehicle,, safety threat, etc. A new vehicle means higher insurance premiums. Even a good driving record keeps your premium at low rate. Commercial use of your vehicle will push up the premium rates.

Insurance Claim Procedure
In case of accident, following documents are a mandate:

• Proof of insurance policy
• Original and a copy of Registration Book.
• Original and a copy of Driving License of the person driving the vehicle at the time of accident.
• FIR in case of accident involving Third Party Injury or Damage.
• Claim form along with the original estimate of repairs obtained from the workshop.
  

After submitting the documents, the inspector verifies the damaged parts and authenticate the estimate of repairs. The car can be repaired, once the inspection gets done. In case your car is stolen, you need to inform about the theft to the nearest police station and your insurance company immediately.


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