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The Kansal Clunker : The Car That Rebuilt Us - Neil Kansal

The Kansal Clunker

The Car That Rebuilt Us

By: Neil Kansal, Ruchin Kansal

Paperback | 9 December 2025

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"An endearing and thought-provoking road odyssey." - Kirkus Reviews

"You will want to 'call shotgun' on this epic adventure . . . the teacher became the student . . . and the student became the teacher." - Scott Chesney, World-renowned motivational speaker, life coach, and consultant

At sixteen, Neil dreamed of learning to drive a manual car. His father, Ruchin, was at a crossroads, questioning his next steps in life. Neither could have imagined that a rusted, beat-up Acura Integra would become their greatest teacher. With just $5,000, no mechanical experience, and a wild idea, father and son embarked on a yearlong transformation-of the car, themselves, and their bond.

What began as a simple driving lesson turned into an epic 5,000-mile road trip to the highest paved road in the United States. Along the way, they faced unexpected challenges, breathtaking landscapes, and moments of raw connection. Through laughter, frustration, and detours, they discovered resilience, strength, and the unshakable power of family.

With every twist of the wrench and turn of the road, Neil and Ruchin learned what it truly means to rebuild-not just a car, but themselves. Buckle up-this unforgettable ride will stay with you long after the last page.

In India, the book will appear as: "Where the Highway Ends: A Father, a Son, and a Car that Rebuilt Them.

Industry Reviews

"You'd be hard pressed to come up with a more unlikely vessel for self-discovery than the 1998 Acura Integra . . . Discarded and almost a quarter-century old, the lime-green 'Teggy' . . . is the embodiment of second chances and proof-positive that life is, indeed, a highway . . . Their alternating voices warmly recount their venture . . . a near universal expression of the quintessential nature of families-and the complexity of father and son relationships in particular . . . This charming father and son adventure demonstrates that the road ahead is full of promise, but never without risk; in the end, family is what makes the journey possible." - Kirkus Reviews

"You will want to 'call shotgun' on this epic adventure that this dynamic father-son duo created and executed with grace, grit, and determination . . . the teacher became the student . . . and the student became the teacher." - Scott Chesney, World-renowned motivational speaker, life coach, and consultant

"A gripping travel saga-lucid, vivid, and joyfully told. The Kansal Clunker brings its journey and characters to life on every page." - Mona Verma, Author, UN Karamveer & Prem Chand Literature Awardee

"There's something quietly magnetic about The Kansal Clunker . . . You start reading about a car and end up tracing the architecture of life . . . What the authors built with their hands is impressive; what they've built with their words is enduring." - Dr. Mahesh Daas, President, Boston Architectural College

"The Kansal Clunker beautifully captures the essence of transformation-taking what seems impossible and making it extraordinary . . . the resilience, alignment, and bold vision that drive both great families and great enterprises." - Manoj Kohli, Global Business Advisor; Former Country Head SoftBank Group; CEO & MD, Bharti Airtel

"The Kansal Clunker reminds us that leadership lessons aren't limited to classrooms or boardrooms . . . learning across generations transforms families, communities, and organizations alike." - Dr. Katia Passerini, President, Gonzaga University

"A playbook for grit, perseverance, and leadership that matters . . . Ruchin and Neil show us that the same attributes that fuel elite performers in the military, sports, and business-trust, resilience, and love-are just as critical in families as they are in everyday life." - Dr. Bryan Price, Former Academy Professor, U.S. Military Academy at West Point; Founder, Top Mental Game

"A powerful reminder that the toughest journeys teach us the most about leadership, resilience, and family." - Steve Adubato, PhD, Emmy Award-winning Anchor and Author of Lessons in Leadership 2.0: The Tough Stuff

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