In the last decade, the number of expensive luxury cars and SUVs spotted on Indian roads has increased manyfold. Unlike regular cars, these expensive vehicles are a bit more expensive to maintain, and not everyone who can afford to buy them can maintain them properly. Some luxury car owners often try to find cheaper solutions to repair their expensive vehicles. British car manufacturer Bentley launched its first SUV, the Bentayga, in India a few years ago. The SUV quickly became popular among businessmen and celebrities. An image of a Bentley Bentayga went viral on the internet after it was spotted being repaired at a roadside mechanic.
The image was shared on Automobili Ardent’s Facebook page, depicting a scene where a Bentley Bentayga, a luxurious multi-crore SUV, is being repaired by a roadside mechanic in Mumbai. While the exact nature of the repairs remains uncertain, the picture reveals that the fuel filler cap is missing, and the car’s grille is also absent. Within the image, we can observe a mechanic seated in front of the vehicle, with the bonnet raised, suggesting work being performed within the engine bay. Nevertheless, the Bentayga appears to be in decent condition, without any visible signs of breakdown.
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Based on appearances, it seems that the mechanic is engaged in a paint touch-up task on the luxurious Bentayga. Paint jobs for high-end vehicles can be costly, as they require multiple layers of coats to maintain their luster over the years. Although roadside mechanics may not achieve the same level of finesse as professionals, they can still adequately handle minor dents or scratches. Unlike regular mass-segment cars, which incur relatively low costs for addressing such issues, the same cannot be said for high-end automobiles. Many owners of these expensive cars often opt for custom paint jobs, which further drive up the vehicle’s price. In this particular scenario, obtaining a paint job for a Bentley Bentayga from an authorized dealership would cost the owner lakhs (hundreds of thousands), whereas a roadside mechanic would only charge thousands.
Since its launch, the Bentley Bentayga has gained immense popularity in India, particularly among the billionaire Ambani family, who own four Bentaygas with different specifications. Bentley offers both V8 and W12 models in the Indian market, although the W12 version of the SUV will be discontinued from April 2024 onwards. Aligning with the industry trend, Bentley, like many other car manufacturers, is shifting its focus towards electric vehicles.
Among the Ambani family, renowned for having one of India’s largest private car collections, they possess both W12 and V8 variants of the Bentayga. The flagship version of this SUV boasts a robust 6.0-liter W12 petrol engine, delivering an impressive maximum power of 600 Bhp and a peak torque of 900 Nm. The Ambani family frequently utilizes this vehicle, with Akash Ambani often seen behind the wheel on multiple occasions.
On the other hand, the lower-powered version of the Bentayga is equipped with a 4.0-liter V8 engine, generating a maximum power of 542 Bhp and a peak torque of 770 Nm. In addition to the Ambanis, businessman Adar Poonawalla owns the Bentayga EWB version, while Indian businessman Yusuf Ali also possesses a W12 Bentley Bentayga.
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