Chadha Auto & Hardware Store

If you are driving down Ullal Main Road in Kurla East, you’ll likely pass by Chadha Auto & Hardware Store. We are located at 2/161, which is right near the Vijay Petrol Pump. That makes it a very busy spot because people are always pulling in for fuel and then stopping by to see if we have a specific bolt or an auto part they need. The store is packed from floor to ceiling with all sorts of hardware. It’s a bit of a maze inside, but we know exactly where everything is located, from the smallest washer to the larger engine components. The air usually smells like rubber tires and new metal. Because we are on a main road, there is a constant drone of traffic and horns, but that’s just life in Kurla. We spend our day helping people find whatever they are looking for, which often involves a lot of climbing up ladders or digging through bins in the back. It’s a hands-on business where your hands stay a little dirty most of the time. We don't have a polished sales pitch. We just look at the part you brought in and try to find a match. The petrol pump next door brings in a steady stream of folks, so there is never a dull moment. It’s a basic, local hardware store that serves the neighborhood one piece at a time. We just keep the doors open and the shelves stocked.