Batra Automotive

Down at Charni Road, specifically on Maruti Ali Road, you’ll find us at Shop No 4 in Vasant Vilas. This whole area is known for vehicles and spare parts, so we fit right in with the rest of the neighborhood. The building is an old one, typical for this part of town, and our shop is tucked into the ground floor. We spend our days surrounded by metal, plastic, and the sound of horns from the street. There’s always someone stopping by to ask for a part they can’t find anywhere else. We have to keep a lot of stock, so the shelves go all the way to the top and we use a small ladder to reach the higher stuff. It’s a bit cramped, especially when the delivery guys bring in new crates of supplies. We don’t have a fancy waiting area or a receptionist. Usually, you’ll just find one of us behind the counter with a phone to our ear talking to a supplier. It’s a straightforward way of working. We know our parts and we know the local mechanics who come in every morning. The D D Sa road nearby is always jammed, so the noise is just part of the background. We’ve been in this spot for a long time and the routine doesn't change much. We just keep track of what’s in stock and help whoever walks in.