Rajen Auto Spares

If you’re driving near the Ujala Hotel on the Gandhi Nagar-Bavla Cross Road, you’ll see Rajen Auto Spares right there in Sarkhej. It’s a handy spot because so many people pass through on their way to other places. We’ve got shelves full of all sorts of parts, some of them have been sitting there for a while, while others go out the door as soon as they arrive. It’s a bit dusty, honestly, because of all the road traffic kicking up dirt, but we try to keep it decent. People come in looking for something very specific for their truck or car, and usually, we can find it if they give us a minute to look. It’s a family-run kind of feel here. We don’t have a computer system that tells us everything instantly; sometimes it’s more about knowing which corner of the shop a certain gear is hidden in. We talk to the drivers who stop by, hear about the roads, and have a cup of chai. It’s not a corporate showroom with bright lights. It’s a real shop for real people who need to get back on the road. We stay open late sometimes if someone is stuck. It’s just how things are done in Sarkhej. We don't do much advertising. If you need a part, you just know to come to the crossroad. We just keep our ledger books and wait for the next customer to pull up outside the hotel.