Car Tips and Tricks

The climate in the UAE (and any other desert environment for that matter) can be extremely harsh on your vehicle.  Sand, heat, exposure to direct sunlight can wreak havoc on your vehicle, but there are certain precautions that can be taken to reduce damage and ensure that your car has a long life and maintains

Introduction Car Loan or Auto Loan in Dubai is a term used to describe a loan that is given to you so that you can purchase a car in Dubai. You can buy either an old/used or a new car using car loans in Dubai. In either case, the car will be taken as collateral

For short-term visitors to Dubai or those who do not driver frequently, using a taxi-cab or rental car can be a necessity.  Though the process is generally pretty simple, there are some things to consider and some advice that would be very helpful to make this process as painless as possible. According to tripadvisor.com, the

Anyone operating a vehicle in Abu Dhabi is expected to have a valid driver’s license, or face risking serious charges and fines.  The process for obtaining one, however is generally not difficult and varies depending on certain factors.  Information for getting a driver’s license in Abu Dhabi can be found at abudhabi.ae, but is summarized

While car prices are generally lower than in other places in the world, buying a car in Dubai, whether it is new or used, will certainly be an expensive process.  It is worth taking the time to do the proper research and shop around before making such a large purchase. For luxury cars, the website

Buying a car, especially a new car, is actually relatively cheaper in Dubai than in many other parts of the world.  The initial purchase price tends to be cheaper (according to expatarrivals.com, which gives advice to expatriates planning to move to Dubai) than it would be in the US or UK.  There are many dealerships

It is illegal to drive a vehicle in Dubai without first having it properly registered and anybody caught driving an unregistered vehicle or one that’s registration has been expired for more than three months may face penalties including fines and the impounding of the subject car.  The fine is generally 150 dhs.  Sometimes, if you

Drive Smart – UAE Car hire in the United Arab Emirates is the best way to get around Emirates such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi because there is little public transport. Rental cars are not expensive compared to America and local companies charge a flat fee based on the size of the vehicle. A rental

Think of the surface of your car as you would your face,” says Mike Schultz, head of new products at Turtle Wax. “It needs to be properly taken care of in order to have a healthy glow.” Today, it’s easier than ever to do that yourself: Techniques developed by professional detailers have trickled down to