From Petrolhead to Powerhouse: Meet Noble Barmi, The Man Behind ‘You Drive Me Crazy’.
If India’s pre-loved luxury car scene had a poster boy, it would be Hardeep “Noble” Barmi. Son of a legendary car dealer, brother to a motor genius, and now the visionary founder of You Drive Me Crazy, Noble isn’t just another guy who loves cars – he’s the guy who really gets them.
With decades of expertise in building, restoring, modifying, and matching dream wheels to dreamers, Noble has taken his generational know-how and transformed it into one of the quirkiest, most trusted used car dealerships in town. We caught up with the man who’s driving the passion economy – on four wheels – with full throttle.
Q: Where did this epic car love story even begin?
Noble: I don’t think it ever “began” to be honest. I was literally born into it. Engines, grease, revs—those were my lullabies. My dad built Top Cars, my brother was always under the hood, and I followed suit. Cars weren’t just around me – they were my playground, my passion, and eventually, my purpose.
Q: So when did this become a business?
Noble: After getting married in 2019, I was working out of a home office. Two years and a pandemic later, I realised: if cars are what I love, why not turn it into something big? And that’s when You Drive Me Crazy took shape. It wasn’t just a business – it felt like destiny on wheels.
Q: Btw, Love the name. What’s the story there?
Noble: Haha! Pandemic group chat brainstorming, I reckon. My family and I were throwing names around, and when You Drive Me Crazy popped up, we just knew. It was wild, catchy, and totally us. From naming it to building the place, it was all hands on deck—bricks, branding, belief—everything.
Q: You’ve modified cars, raced them, built them from scratch. How does that background fuel the business today?
Noble: It’s the backbone. I’m not just flipping cars – I’m curating experiences.
I know what each car has been through and who it will make happy. It’s not about selling, it’s about storytelling.
That’s where my expertise kicks in – knowing what makes a machine sing and what makes a buyer smile.
Q: What’s your advice to someone wanting to turn passion into profession?
Noble: Start. Anyway. Now. Don’t wait for perfect conditions – create them. I started from a small room. Not every day was glam, but every day mattered. And trust me, when you align with your passion, the universe sends the right people, the right energy, and the right momentum.
Just don’t do it alone—your tribe is your fuel.
Q: So what’s the vision for You Drive Me Crazy now?
Noble: Big things. This is just the beginning!
We’re building more than a dealership—we’re building a community. A haven for car lovers, whether it’s their first ride or their dream drive. I want You Drive Me Crazy to be that unforgettable pitstop where machines meet meaning.
Q: One word to sum up the journey so far?
Noble: Crazy. But let’s not sum it up just yet. We’re only getting started, and my love for speed has just been warmed up!
From revving engines in a childhood garage to redefining how India falls in love with cars, Noble Barmi is proof that expertise, obsession, and a bit of madness can take you miles ahead. And if you ever find yourself near You Drive Me Crazy in Delhi, don’t just drive by—pull over. Who knows, your dream car might just be waiting for you.
