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I have never been wrongfully fined, and I am sure like the others have pointed out its just another car which was flashed and you don't need to worry yet. Just keep checking if the fine appears in a day or two and than take it up with Dubai Police as suggested. About the part on how to prove that you were on 90 KPH, I am totally unaware on how you would be able to prove it, however if the camera was wrongly clicking that day, than you must not be the only one with a fine and a complaint, that should help your case. All the best @Allstar, hope you don't have to go through the hassle and do not get fined at all.

I first experienced the Mitsubishi Lancer back in 1982 when my dad drove one and even for that time it was a head turner and looked very sporty, They have continued to produce the Lancer and than build the Evo series based on the Lancers, however the current model EX is the first time they built the EVO X and than based the Lancer on that. It was again very sporty look with innovations like the CVT gearbox instead of the conventional gearbox, my favorite GT also came with the Rockford Fosgate system with the sub-woofer, sun roof, paddle shifters and the touch screen entertainment system in the later models. Farewell Lancer. One model which they had launched back in the 90's was the Sigma which was to compete with the luxury models at that time like the Honda Legend, but alas some very good vehicles have been discontinued.

Wow @Barry thanks for adding your valuable thoughts to the thread. This is all very informative and useful to all.

Good question @Dave Daniel First thing is you need to love your car to no ends, in case of Gaurav it is literally as any signs of hate and his Pajero would not start up. As per the old books what I learned from my dad, may God Almighty rest his soul in peace, every morning check all the oils and fluids to check if the level is A OK. A visual inspection while the bonnet is open will reveal any discrepancies, get them checked in time and repair small before it effects any other parts. Change the oils, plugs, filters, timing belts, etc on time and avoid any big expenses. If there is any discomfort while driving, any noises from the car, any vibrations, anything that you feel is not right, get it checked immediately, sometimes a small problem solved can save you from bugger expenses. Use methods like fuel injector cleaner and other such products at least once a year just to be sure that all is well on the inside. He used to say that the general maintenance of a car does not make your car run smoother, it just makes sure that over time your car keeps running as smoothly as when you first got it.

Location garage in Al Quoz, you can contact @Barry he is part of this forum. https://carnity.com/business_listing/

Best time to buy a 4x4 vehicle is in the summer time when a lot of people want to sell their 4x4s and not many people to buy them due to school holidays and less people around. Come winters and you can get a good cash for the 4x4s as the season for off-roading is on and everyone interested is looking to get their hands on a good 4x4. Hope this helps your cause.

@Danny Thanks for adding to the thread, this also makes sense and a great tip to delay the inevitable.

Thanks @ethan for reading and appreciating. I think Barry was the one to explain earlier that battery normally consists of acid which is not usable for anything else. However, the distilled water which most people used to add to the battery in the conventional ones is even good as drinking water. So yes you can use distilled water to mix with the raw coolant and is better any day than any Spring, Mineral or drinking water which already consists of solids. BTW, I have a RO purifier in my house and it takes away all the calcium, mineral and other additives in the water, this is good for our consumption and also cost less than the distilled water they sell off the shelf.

@Gaurav Recently a common question that popped in our heads when we were discussing the cleaning of the radiator before putting in new coolant was that how can dirt get in when the radiator is completely sealed and no outside elements can get in. I asked Naeem and he had a very good answer which I think strikes a cord. The raw form of coolant cannot be used in the radiator as it is very thick, so some mix of water is required, this water if distilled would reduce the problem greatly, but we cannot be sure what water is used in the mix. Generally in Dubai all water including branded water on the shelves have added solid in them, like calcium, minerals and you can read the list on any bottled water. These solids over time would settle at the bottom of the radiator, so it is not dust or sand which accumulates over time, but the solids from the water which is the problem. Hope this satisfies your curiosity.

Just to add to this, coolant is not the only important thing, always check the hoses that connect the radiator, the radiator itself and the condenser which is most cases is just under the radiator, top up the AC gas just to be sure. I do not want to advertise any oe company here, but most major service centers and car showrooms offer a free AC check up and discounted parts just before the start of summer. Take advantage of these special packages and you will save yourself from facing issues in mid summer heat.

It would be more tiring waiting for your turn on one of these electric cars rather than walking around the entire mall. A small charge would deter a lot of people for using it with no clear purpose. Oh well, lets see if this grows on people and check for their reactions.

They have 2 free to use cars between over a 100,000 visitors a day. I don't think it will be that easy to get. The initiative is good, but the number of cars and the fact that they are free to use will leave a lot of people in long queues waiting for their turns.

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate this occasion. May it bring much joy to you all and more importantly bring you closer to God.

Don't know what to say. Mindless act done by people trying to prove a point. Moreover, mindless act by the person to illegally import such a vehicle into a country. What did he think, he was not going to be caught driving such a vehicle which is very rare in any country. Still don't know what to say!!!

This is absolutely wonderful, however comes a bit late for me as I already sold my Renault. However with 4 years with the car I can definitely try and contribute whenever possible.

Well, I would not advise newbies to venture in Liwa desert as it is meant for the advance drivers only.

You may get a Jeep Wrangler, not on the fast side, but it comes in manual, is convertible and can be a load of fun in the sands of UAE. The fun is on a very different level. Plus they say a Jeep is not bought, it is made, which means a lot of modifications available which help you to make you Jeep yours, different from others. Plus off-roading in a Jeep can be a lot of fun. Than again it is really up to you what is your meaning of fun.

As their ad says : "Are you Dodge?" They have some good vehicles, 2 door muscle the Challenger is there and than there is the Charger which is 4 door, good for family and fun to drive. But unfortunately not manual.

Gulf News Fun Drive 2017 will be the 26th edition and guess what, they are going to Liwa. Please advise here if you have already signed up and advise your driver number allocated to you. http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/leisure/fun-drive-to-roll-in-36th-edition-1.1948674

Thanks for sharing @manums this is really a good read.

Any luck @caIrshad2012

Wow, missed out on a great area. Hope to join you guys next time.

Hi Victoria, Seems very unlikely that your car engine on a Hyundai Tucson would go at 110K Kms. However, manufacturers and Showrooms nowadays give you warranty of 5 years or 100K Kms and once warranty is over you find that the car gives most headaches. If you are a true petrol head than you keep the car running for as long as you can and most cars if maintained on time will reduce the number of problems or delay the inevitable expenses. Carnity is the right platform to post your questions regarding any car troubles you are having and just wait for the expert responses to pour in. Please try to describe the problem you are having in details to best of your observation so that we can help you accordingly.

I had a similar problem with my Nissan Pathfinder 2001 model driven 220K Kms, and the problem turned out to be the distributor, not the distributor cap, but the distributor itself. It used to start normal and than after a while it used to start jerking and no matter how much I push the accelerator the car would hardly move. If i reduce the accelerator it used to smooth out and drive OK at 40-60 KPH. I hope this is your problem and will be sorted out soon, maybe you need to get in touch with @Ak to use his OBD 2 to detect the problem for sure.