India-EU FTA Laws Reality, Car Dealership Scams, and Defender Hype | Dostcast w/ Rohit Iyer

January 30

1h 44m

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Cars in India aren’t just machines.

They’re politics, money, status, and skill.

In this episode, I sit down with Rohit Iyer (CarsWithRohit) — car enthusiast and content creator — to break down everything most buyers, drivers, and enthusiasts get wrong about cars in India.

We talk about the truth behind dealership discounts, how insurance scams actually work, why people obsess over top variants, and whether the hype around cars like the Defender is even justified.

We also get into driving culture in India, including a raw conversation on women drivers, what actually makes someone a good driver, and why most people don’t understand their own cars.

From monocoque vs ladder frame, off-roading basics, fixing your car yourself, to luxury driving experiences overseas — this episode is packed with real-world insights, not brochure gyaan.

If you care about cars beyond Instagram reels, this one’s for you.

Timestamps

00:00 – India-EU FTA & the lies around car laws

08:39 – Dealership discounts & insurance scams

25:50 – Base vs Mid vs Top variants (what actually makes sense?)

36:10 – Women drivers in India

42:50 – How to become a good driver

50:10 – Monocoque vs ladder frame explained simply

52:18 – The real hype behind the Defender

56:47 – Rohit’s first car story

1:02:40 – Luxury cars & driving abroad

1:15:20 – Mastering off-road driving