Practical guides from TheCars on buying, selling, financing and looking after your car in the UAE.
Buying GuidesA step-by-step checklist for buying a used car in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or anywhere in the UAE: setting a budget, checking specs and history, inspecting the car, negotiating and transferring ownership safely.
Buying Guides“GCC specs” is one of the first things UAE buyers ask about. Here is what it actually means, how it differs from American, Canadian and Japanese imports, and when an imported car can still be a good buy.
Rules & PaperworkThe documents, steps and checks for transferring a used car between private buyers and sellers in the UAE — including cars still under bank finance — so the money and the ownership change hands safely.
Buying GuidesA few hundred dirhams on a professional inspection is the best money you will spend on a used car. Here is what a good inspection covers, what you can check yourself, and how to use the report when you negotiate.
EVs & TechnologyElectric cars are now a common sight on UAE roads. This guide explains how charging works at home and in public, how running costs compare with petrol, how heat affects batteries, and what to check when buying a used EV.
Ownership & MaintenanceUAE summers are hard on cars. These are the checks that prevent the most common summer breakdowns — tyre blowouts, dead batteries, overheating and failing air conditioning — and what to keep in the car.
Selling TipsPrice it right, prepare it properly, photograph it well and handle buyers safely. A practical guide to selling a used car privately in the UAE, plus when a managed sale or dealer offer makes more sense.
Finance & InsuranceHow car loans work in the UAE: the Central Bank rules on down payments and loan size, what flat and reducing rates really mean, Islamic auto finance, the documents banks ask for, and how to compare offers on total cost.
Finance & InsuranceWhat UAE car insurance covers, the difference between third-party and comprehensive policies, agency repair, what affects your premium, and what to do after an accident so your claim goes smoothly.
Ownership & MaintenanceThe price tag is only part of the cost. This guide breaks down the yearly running costs of a car in Dubai — fuel, Salik tolls, parking, insurance, registration, servicing, tyres and depreciation — so you can budget properly.
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