Buying a new car in Dubai
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Watch out for special servicing/warranty offers if buying new. A three year/45,000km maintenance contract can make a big difference to your running costs. As can a 5 year warranty. Both can make good negotiating points if they aren't included already.
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Mercedes SL500 for sale
Silver, fast, convertible. I'll sell it to you next time hubby is on a trip !
I want a new Maxima, Lexus, F150 Lariat 4x4, or boat.
( wondering if hubby is reading Pprune)
Will sell for market price but you have to assume the cost of speeding tickets pending
I want a new Maxima, Lexus, F150 Lariat 4x4, or boat.
( wondering if hubby is reading Pprune)
Will sell for market price but you have to assume the cost of speeding tickets pending
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Does anyone have any experience with getting minor paint and body work done in Dubai? If so, suggestions as to where to go are appreciated. I need to have some minor door scratches and dings fixed and painted. The dealership is an option (Al Thayer) but was told that they tend to overcharge on even minor paint repair.
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Al Tayer
I had a full respray, inc panel removal, dents pushed/pulled.
Apart from longer than planned, very very good price.
Al Tayer in RAK...need your work....... DXB, just too busy and charge whar they can cos they can.
Apart from longer than planned, very very good price.
Al Tayer in RAK...need your work....... DXB, just too busy and charge whar they can cos they can.
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Thanks for the info. I found another place, ZainCarCare in Ras Al Khor Industrial area based on reviews on several expat forums. They gave me a very reasonable price and they give EK employees a discount on detailing services. They also pick up and drop off your car. I will post my review once they are done with my car in a few days.
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Update. Just got my SUV back from Zain Care Care in Ras Al Khor. Home - Zain Car Care. They had it done a day earlier and I must say I am completely satisfied with the body work and paint they did in addition to the detailing of the exterior, interior and engine. It has a brand new look.
The drop/off and pick up was a great bonus and they did not charge me for that, although I tipped the driver.
EK employees get a special discount on detailing.
The drop/off and pick up was a great bonus and they did not charge me for that, although I tipped the driver.
EK employees get a special discount on detailing.
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