Discussions and Questions - Tata Ace Tata Ace
How does the Ashok Leyland Dost Strong compare to its competitors, the Tata Ace Gold or the Mahindra Jeeto?
03 February 2025 06:09
The Ashok Leyland Dost Strong is known for its robust engine and higher payload capacity compared to its competitors. It offers a strong 1.5L diesel engine producing 70 hp, which is more powerful than the Mahindra Jeeto and Tata Ace Gold. The Dost Strong also features a larger payload capacity, making it ideal for businesses requiring heavy lifting. However, the Mahindra Jeeto is praised for its fuel efficiency and durability, while the Tata Ace Gold is popular for its reliability and widespread service network.
Should Tata Ace drivers be given a special license category?
26 December 2024 12:52
Absolutely. Driving the Ace isn't like driving other vehicles and requires a special skill to do safely. Drivers could be properly trained, and in fact, it may even professionalize the industry, if they got a special license.
Should Tata Ace drivers be given a special license category?
26 December 2024 12:52
No way. We already have enough red tape. Additional licensing requirements would only make it more difficult for people to get jobs and increase the cost of everything for everyone.
Should Tata Ace drivers be given a special license category?
26 December 2024 12:52
Maybe a middle ground? It’s like another certification on top of a normal license, but not a whole new category. In that way we improve safety without creating too much bureaucracy.
Should Tata Ace drivers be given a special license category?
26 December 2024 12:52
I believe we’re getting it wrong. The real problem is enforcing that. If we want to create all the license categories we want, but if nobody’s checking, what’s the point?
Should Tata Ace drivers be given a special license category?
26 December 2024 12:52
Why stop at the Ace? If we're heading down this road, why don't we need special licenses for all commercial vehicles? Where do we draw the line?
Is the Tata Ace just a case of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' or is the design outdated?
26 December 2024 12:52
Everything that ain't broke, don't fix. That’s why the Ace is so simple and reliable. Redesigning would just make it too complicated and too expensive to repair.
Is the Tata Ace just a case of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' or is the design outdated?
26 December 2024 12:52
I believe we are ignoring the brand recognition factor. At this point, the Ace's design is iconic. But you could change it so much that it hurts sales.
Is the Tata Ace just a case of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' or is the design outdated?
26 December 2024 12:52
Perhaps we don’t need a complete redesign, but some updates won’t hurt. Things like better ergonomics for the driver, improved safety features. Evolution, not revolution.
Is the Tata Ace just a case of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' or is the design outdated?
26 December 2024 12:52
The Ace is held back from new markets by the current design. If they want to export it, they will have to bring it up to international standards, and that probably means a redesign.
The Tata Ace – is it really the 'Workhorse of India' or just a safety hazard on wheels?
26 December 2024 12:52
The Ace is a double edged sword, look. But at what cost has it given thousands of people the chance to start their own businesses? I don’t recall how many times I’ve almost been sideswiped on the highway by an overloaded Ace.
The Tata Ace – is it really the 'Workhorse of India' or just a safety hazard on wheels?
26 December 2024 12:52
The vehicle is not to blame for bad driving. The problem is not the Ace, the Ace is just a tool, it's how people use it. We don't need to bash a vehicle that has helped so many people make a living, we need better driver training and stricter enforcement of loading limits.
The Tata Ace – is it really the 'Workhorse of India' or just a safety hazard on wheels?
26 December 2024 12:52
I understand the economic argument, but safety has to come before that. When they're overloaded they're death traps, which is like 90% of the time. But there’s gotta be a better solution that doesn’t put everyone on the road at risk.
The Tata Ace – is it really the 'Workhorse of India' or just a safety hazard on wheels?
26 December 2024 12:52
I know from growing up in a small town that the Ace has been a game changer for local businesses. Yeah, there are problems, but it’s literally keeping some communities alive economically. You can't just take that away from me.
The Tata Ace – is it really the 'Workhorse of India' or just a safety hazard on wheels?
26 December 2024 12:52
The real problem is there aren’t any other options. If we had better public transportation and logistics infrastructure, we wouldn't have this desperate need for these overworked mini trucks. The Ace is the symptom of a much larger problem.
Why are Tata Ace drivers always on a hurry?
26 December 2024 12:52
And as someone who has worked in logistics, I can tell you, it's all about the numbers. Because these guys are paid per delivery, every minute counts. I know they drive like that, it’s not right, but I get why they do.
Why are Tata Ace drivers always on a hurry?
26 December 2024 12:52
That's no reason to put everyone else at risk. If you are in a business model that depends on dangerous driving, perhaps it’s time to rethink that business model.
Why are Tata Ace drivers always on a hurry?
26 December 2024 12:52
But it’s not just Ace drivers, is it? All people in India drive as if they are in a hurry. Because there are so many of them and they are smaller, the Ace is just more noticeable.
Why are Tata Ace drivers always on a hurry?
26 December 2024 12:52
I believe it's because the Ace is so underpowered. When they are loaded down, they have to drive aggressively just to keep up with the traffic flow.
Why are Tata Ace drivers always on a hurry?
26 December 2024 12:52
Most of it is really about the thrill, let's be real. I know of Ace drivers who boast about their "skills" at dodging traffic. To them, it’s a game that’s scary as hell for the rest of us.
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