So I’m in a bit of a bind here because my 2014 MINI Cooper just failed its annual inspection and I need to get the issues fixed within the next couple of weeks before the registration expires. The report came back with a few things, some worn suspension components and an emissions issue which I suspect might be related to the oxygen sensors… Read more

I swear, I love my little Fiat 500X to bits, it’s perfect for zipping around the city and parking in those tight spots near the Souk, but when something goes wrong, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack to get it fixed properly. The check engine light came on a couple of days ago and the car’s been idling rough, almost like…

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I’ve been going down this rabbit hole of paint protection for my classic car and I keep hearing these two terms thrown around interchangeably – clear bra and paint protection film – and honestly I’m starting to wonder if there’s actually any real difference between them or if it’s just marketing jargon that detailers use to sound more…

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So my off-roader has been sitting in the garage for the past couple of weeks while I’ve been traveling, and when I got back yesterday and tried to fire it up, absolutely nothing happened – no lights, no radio, just complete silence which is pretty frustrating given how much I paid for this battery a couple of years ago. I’ve been running an…

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Just wanted to share my experience from yesterday in case it helps anyone else who’s dealing with a dead battery situation. I was parked outside my office in the Al Khan area around 5pm, finished a long meeting, walked out to my car and it was completely dead – no lights on the dashboard, no click, absolutely nothing. I was honestly panicking a… Read more

Thought I’d share my experience from yesterday because I know how stressful it is when your car won’t start and you’re scrambling for solutions. I was parked in JLT around 2pm and after finishing my meeting, my sedan just wouldn’t turn over – the dreaded clicking sound that makes your heart sink. I called a friend who’d been through something…

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I’ve got a 2017 Honda Accord that’s been completely reliable since I bought it, but recently I’ve noticed the exhaust is getting noticeably louder, especially when I accelerate from a standstill. There’s a sort of deep rumble that wasn’t there before, and I’m pretty sure it’s coming from somewhere near the front of the exhaust system, which…

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I’ve got a 2015 Touareg that’s been absolutely bulletproof for the four years I’ve owned it, but a couple of weeks ago I noticed that the air suspension seems to be stuck in what feels like sport mode – the ride is noticeably firmer than usual and when I try to adjust the height or damping using the controls, nothing happens and the light just…

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I’ve been meaning to write this for a while because I know there are plenty of other Jeep owners out there who’ve probably had the same struggles I’ve had finding a workshop that actually knows what they’re doing. I work out in the ICAD area and for months I was driving all the way across town to get my Wrangler serviced because I just…

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I’m trying to sort out a new battery for my 2015 Ford Focus before the weekend because the current one is definitely on its last legs – it’s been cranking slower and slower over the past few weeks and I know I’m just one cold morning away from being stranded. I’ve had good experiences with Amaron batteries in the past, so I’m keen to stick with…

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So I’ve finally accepted that my 2019 Wrangler needs some serious love on the outside. The paint has seen better days after countless desert trips and dusty highway drives; it’s got a nice collection of fine scratches and swirl marks that are really obvious in the sun. I’ve been looking around Musaffah and there are a bunch of places… Read more

I’ve been dealing with a recurring misfire issue on my 2019 RS3 for what feels like forever, and it’s been an absolute rollercoaster of emotions – I took it to two different garages who both told me different things, one said it was spark plugs, the other said ignition coils, and neither fix actually solved the problem long-term. I was getting…

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So I’m going away for about three weeks on a business trip and I’m genuinely worried about coming back to a dead battery in my 2021 Huracán, because I know these cars drain power even when they’re just sitting there with all the electronics in standby mode. I’ve heard so many stories from other owners about coming back from vacation to find… Read more