I see this everyday, people just start the engine and put in gear to drive immediately. Then there is a misconception from petrolheads I was reading on other whatsapp group, that in modern cars you don't have to wait.

Now this information is too grey.

What petrolheads is saying is right too but it doesn't mean that you start the car and move immediately. Let RPM drop to idle range in next 5-10 seconds and then you are good to go unlike in old cars where you should wait for 2-3 minutes.

Killing this 10 second gap is enough to starve engine moving part without lubrication.

This is so much eye opening for new car sellers and its good you explained everything in detail about carswitch selling experience to save time and money.

As soon as I went to carswitch.com for first time, I started seeing ad in my gmail inbox, creepy.

And how come No dealers margin involved, when they charging 2000-3000 dhs in commission. pretty lame and counter intuitive advertising.

YouTube Music and Premium is coming to UAE to enhance our user experience and fill Google overfilled pockets.

Who should we blame Spotify or Netflix or Amazon to start this paid trend for music and videos.....?????

YouTube Music: Dhs 19.99

YouTube Premium: Dhs 23.99

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/youtube-music-and-youtube-premium-launch-in-the-middle-east-at-dubai-event

RTA Vehicle Testing is mandatory all across the Emirates in UAE. RTA vehicle renewal is a part of vehicle ownership in the UAE as well as many other developed countries, to check for faults that may endanger lives.

There are several RTA testing centers in UAE, conveniently placed and open for long working hour for RTA test.

• Tasjeel is run by ENOC in Dubai, Sharjah and northern emirates with many Tasjeel vehicle testing branches. 
• Shamil vehicle testing is run by EMARAT in Dubai and Sharjah with few testing centers.
• Wasel vehicle testing is run by BELHASA group in Dubai in Jadaf area.
• Adnoc vehicle inspection center is run by ADNOC in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and western region.

Below is a list of tests performed during RTA Vehicle testing, along with tips to repair or prevent the issues:

• Vehicle identification: They will match your chassis number and registration.
• Emissions: They have three categories - carburetor petrol engine, fuel injected petrol engine, and diesel engine. Regular oil changes and visits to the mechanic will keep emissions under control.
• Braking system: Will be inspected for leaks, warped rotors, worn drums, squeaks, and performance. The handbrake will be checked too.
• Steering system: Checked for play. The couplings and joints must be in good condition.
• Visibility: This test checks the tint on your windows, your rear view mirror, and condition of the windshield glass, the wipers, and the washers. Remember to fill up on washer fluid. If you have rock chips in your windshield, you can repair it by filling it with resin. The kit is not cheap, but neither is a windshield.
• Lighting equipment: Examination of your high and low beams for position and brightness. Your headlight lenses must be clear as well. A yellowed headlight can be restored with some 3000-grit sandpaper and some polish.
• Running gear: Your vehicle axles, wheels, and tires will be checked. Most cars that fail this test either have worn CV joints or loose steering arms. Suspension problems can be detected easily by the sound your car makes when going over bumps. Put some lithium grease on your bushings to keep them flexible and last longer.
• Chassis and frame attachments: Any strut bars or braces, mounts, and the frame are inspected to ensure there is no structural rust or unrepaired accident damage. You can repair a rusted frame by cutting out the rusted parts and welding in uncorroded metal. RTA recommends that all aftermarket under body protection gear must be removed prior to the inspection.
• Key equipment check: Is your driver’s seat mounted properly? Your battery must be secured in position. All audible warnings that came with the car must be functioning as per GCC specifications. They will also check to see if you have your warning triangle in the trunk. Feel free to place the triangle in a more conspicuous place to help out the inspectors. Your seat belts would be checked as well.

RTA Renewal is a mandatory process in UAE for all vehicles from private to commercial use. Vehicle Registration Renewal is mandated and conducted by the Road and Transport Authority (RTA). Vehicle renewal is a fairly simple and quick process conducted at multiple RTA Vehicle Testing Centres as a precondition to RTA registration renewal. Any new light passenger vehicle is registered for three years. After that, you have to get RTA car registration renewal every year.

These RTA car renewal rules are in place to ensure that vehicles plying on the road meet emissions regulations and are safe to operate. This alleviates the negligence of vehicle owners in maintaining their car. RTA vehicle testing is a regular part of vehicle ownership in the UAE, but it can sometimes give you anxiety if you are driving an old cars. If you are well-prepared, you can make the entire process more convenient and quick. Since 2019 RTA offering an amazing service where you can get vehicle renewal online and get the new registration card by courier delivery.

The basic sequence of events before you get the car registration card (Mulkiya renewal) are as follows -

• Complete the vehicle purchase formalities
• Apply for and obtain proof of car insurance
• Prepare your vehicle, get it inspected, then get the inspection passing report from RTA testing center.

Documents required for RTA Car registration or renewal -

• Emirates ID
• Car Insurance
• Old vehicle registration card
• UAE Driving license
• Vehicle test passing certificate.

The best way to avoid fines is to keep up with the dates. When does the expiration expire? You need to get your inspection done on or before that day, but only as long as you can immediately get your registration. If you fail the test, you will have to pay a re-test fee and get your car repaired. Hence, if you have an older vehicle and have been delinquent with some oil changes, give yourself enough time to get the car to a mechanic or fix it yourself before going for inspection.

You just can’t drive your car if you’ve failed your inspection and run out of days in your registration card. Even if you are within the 1 month grace period, the fine for driving without valid registration is a whopping AED 500. Not just that - the car will be detained for a week. The best way to save money is to not pay fines.

All the components of your car will be inspected during the test. The brakes and handbrake will be checked for their proper and acceptable working. Emissions testing will be performed as well. Make sure your car is otherwise clean and shiny and remove unnecessary things from the cabin.

The test for light passenger vehicles costs AED 170, and usually takes 15 minutes. Heavy vehicles inspection will take a few more minutes at the inspection center. These and commercial vehicles have a more comprehensive checklist to clear.

Here are the few popular places for car passing in UAE -

• Tasjeel vehicle testing - Dubai, Sharjah and Northern Emirates
• Tasjeel vehicle testing centres offer chassis testing and comprehensive test plans, but they will drive up costs.
• Wasel vehicle testing - Dubai
• Shamil vehicle testing - Dubai
• Adnoc vehicle inspection centres - Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Western region

Obesity

Well to support 30% obese why penalize 70% non-obese?

Obesity is more a medical condition and little of self control. They should look into making obesity medicines, therapies and yoga classes for free or discounted rate than making a blanket rule IMHO.

Next will be - All gluten based product will get tax means everything on shelf will be expensive.

This is not like cigarette and alcohol - that it will impact only smokers or regular drinkers.

50% tax will be applied on drinks having sugar from 1 Jan 2020.

It will be announced soon in main news, as I just read that in one of the catering website for middle east.

Yes remove all file format whose encoding are not readable by that system as it will hang and confuse after every track.

9 minutes ago, Sidshk said:

You are from Oman ?

Yes originally, but im in UAE since few year now.

On 8/6/2019 at 5:27 PM, Frederic said:

* Omani drivers can be pretty wild. Be careful, keep distance, and do not provoke.

Not really, Omani are very cool and welcoming but yes you are right for young drivers. That's same everywhere.

Paint protection spray, no special name

This is the real car dealers scam, to make you fool and scare. watch till the end

I knw video is frm canada but this happen everwhere if owner has no clue like @desertdude mentioned

Isn't 3.5 is same as F150 raptor engine?

Why do you like your Jeep?

Thanks this was nice and motivating, I love doing these research and if ppl here help me enough we can build more segments like best fuel economy compact cars, best fuel ecomony sedan cars, best fuel economy luxury cars, best fuel economy suv, best fuel economy 4x4 etc.

1 hour ago, Gaurav said:

Toyota will win hands down in this section: Rav4, Prado, Land Cruiser all are having very good resale value

no you are wrong, I need cars not SUV for this list

List the best fuel economy SUV in UAE for daily commute

1. Audi Q3
2. Chevrolet Captiva
3. Lexus RX
4. Mazda CX3
5.  

Once I have best 10 in all level then will make a apoll to get more votes

List of Best fuel efficient cars in UAE for the daily commute

1. 4.4 L/100 - Suzuki Celerio
2. 4.8 L/100 - Mitsubishi Attrage and Mirage
3. 4.9 L/100 - Mazda 3
4. 5.0 L/100 - Audi A3 / A4
5. 5.1 L/100 - Chevrolet Spark
6. 5.2 L/100 - Ford Fiesta
7. 5.4 L/100 - Honda Civic
8. 5.5 L/100 - Ford Focus
9. 5.7 L/100 - BMW 2 Series
10. 5.8 L/100 - Toyota Yaris, Honda City and Fiat 500
11. 6.0 L/100 - Peugeot 208
12. 6.1 L/100 - BMW 3 Series and Kia Picanto
13. 6.2 L/100 - Nissan Sentra
14. 6.3 L/100 - Volkswagen Golf, Honda Jazz and Hyundai Accent
15. 6.9 L/100 - Nissan Micra and Sunny

I wnt to say the same thing, you need fuel to push big weight in end.

List the best resale value cars in UAE with specific brand and model and not just Japanese or Amerikan

1. Toyota Corolla
2. Nissan Sunny
3. Honda Civic

Once I have best 10 in all level then will make a apoll to get more votes

people put any stepni cover they get for free sometime

Very nice design implementation, ofcourse it looks replica of bigger version but that is what make them cute like a toy car on the shelves.

Japanese are the best car makers who install less feature but all long time working feature and not going tom fail after 2 year in sun

Fuel delivery is not a new concept. Adnoc already tried few times this year and still service not laucnged means something somwewhere not kikcing up so they switch to 10 dhs premium service for fill up

https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/watch-adnoc-to-deliver-fuel-straight-to-your-car-1.2182320

Who and where they will bring the key after parking or shall I wait for them to do circles