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Industry Insider: Expert Maintenance – Elevating VW Service Standards in Dubai

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Imagine you’re driving a beautifully sleek VW through the heart of Dubai, the city’s stunning architecture reflecting off your pristine car hood. Now think about what keeps that ride smooth, the engine purring like a contented cat. It’s expert maintenance, the hidden champion of your driving experience. The servicing standards for VW vehicles in Dubai have undergone a significant transformation, becoming a beacon of excellence that other cities watch and learn from. The question is, what’s the secret behind this elevated standard? Let’s peel back the curtain and explore.   Understanding VW Maintenance Needs When it comes to maintaining your …

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Insider: Win the Seasonal Battle to Protect Your Car from Nature

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As the seasons change and Earth tilts, so too does your car’s health.  Mother Nature can be quite the unpredictable judge when it comes to weather – each season offers its own set of challenges for our four-wheeled friends. But fear not – here are ways you can safeguard your ride against weather hazards.   Winter- The Cold Shoulder Nature can deliver her version of the “silent treatment,” in the form of snow and ice storms followed by frigid cold temperatures. These freezing conditions can transform your vehicle into an ice sculpture, delaying your morning commute as you chip away …

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Industry Insider: Taking Good Care of Your Hybrid Car

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There’s an increasing range of good hybrids hitting the market as of late, from the Hyundai Tuscon to the Toyota RAV4, and if you haven’t done it already, then you might be tempted to make the switch to the green option. However, if you’re planning to change over, then you need to get used to the differences that come with a hybrid, as well. In particular, taking care of your vehicle, and giving it the maintenance and attention it deserves is vital if you want it to keep running as well as it should. Here are a few pointers on …

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Insider: 5 Tips For Dealing With Expensive Car Repairs

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Being hit with an expensive repair bill is every motorist’s worst nightmare. Depending on the size of the bill, you might find it difficult or even impossible to pay. If your car is currently off the road and facing hefty repair costs, don’t despair. There are a few things you can do to spread and even lower the cost.   #1 Check your warranty First and foremost, check the details of your warranty! New cars and even some secondhand vehicles come with warranties. Some repairs will be covered, at least up to a certain amount. If the repairs are covered …

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Auto Industry Insider: Practical Ways To Learn How To Repair Your Car

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Learning to repair your car comes with many unique advantages. For some people, it’s all about the cost savings and being able to save on repairs and maintenance. For others, it’s all about taking better care of your vehicle to make it run better. Some just love their cars and want to take great care of them, while others just want to take advantage of the benefits of mechanical knowledge. Whatever your reasons are, learning to repair your car is never a bad idea. So in this post, we’ll be taking a look at a couple of practical ways for …

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Insider: 11 Car Maintenance Checks You Should Never Do By Yourself

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Knowing how to perform essential maintenance jobs on your car, like replacing your oil and air filter, can save you hundreds of dollars. Do you have access to the right tools or a work area? With good knowledge and skill in vehicle fixes, you are all set up to cut down your car maintenance cost. However, there are some complicated vehicle fixes you should trust the professionals with instead of fixing them yourself.  With the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) attributing 20% of road accidents to poor car maintenance practices, it is crucial to check your vehicle regularly. While …

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Auto Insider: 7 Maintenance Checks You Can Do While Cleaning Your Car

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These seven quick and easy maintenance checks can be carried out while you’re giving your car or truck a regular clean. Also included are some bonus cleaning tips for good measure. Windshield The windshield is one of the more important components on your car, so you should check it regularly for chips, cracks and other signs of damage. If you do notice any damage you should determine how severe it is and, in some cases, repair the windshield yourself using a resin repair kit. If it’s a full crack you will need to get a professional to replace it for …

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Insider: How to Keep Your Car in Good Shape

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Automobiles are arguably one of the best inventions ever. They create a significant level of convenience and make navigating yourself around easier. However, having a car isn’t always the cheapest luxury, and having one requires a keen level of maintenance. If you don’t do this, you could end up spending tons on repairs and not getting the most out of your car. Maintaining your car doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task, however, you will need to be consistent. Whether you have a new or used car, here are tips regarding how you can keep your car in good shape. …

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Insider: Tips for Saving Money on Car Maintenance

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Cars make for a convenient way to get where you want to go without waiting on a bus, rideshare car or train or worrying about the risk of being hit while riding on an electric scooter. That said, cars can become a bit of an inconvenience when it comes to the money involved with taking proper care of them. To give your wallet a bit of relief without sacrificing on the quality of parts and fluids you put into your car, here are some ways to save on the overall cost of car maintenance. Become Friends With Your Mechanic Once …

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Insider: How Do You Extend The Life Of Your Car?

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There aren’t too many financial investments we make that match the investment we make when we buy a car. And it’s about more than the money aspect, too — we develop an emotional attachment to our vehicles. We spend so much time in them, that it does weirdly feel a little sad when we have to give them up, or when they’re not working as well as it should. It’s in our best interests, both financially and lifestyle-wise, to make our vehicle last as long as possible. But how can we do this? We take a look at a few …

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Insider: One-Stop Shop for All Your Car Part Needs

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Car Parts Owning a car is one thrilling experience. There’s never a dull moment behind the wheel, and we all love it. It is, therefore, heartbreaking when your car hits the lows. Owning a car means you have to brace yourself for the good and bad times. When you experience bad times, you will want to make amends really fast.  Finding the parts to replace the worn out ones is not an easy task, and many have often gone the wrong way on this. People relate their horrifying experiences where they bought spare parts that did not fit, and do …

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Insider: Top Things You Should Check on Your Car Regularly

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Cars are an important part of our lives and regularly get us safely to a range of destinations with ease. For your car to keep running and ensure it is in good working order, maintenance and regular checks are important for the car general health. These checks can spot any potential issues and prevent any major problems before they arise. It is also important to check key areas before setting off on a long journey, as it will be harder to sort them out on the side of the highway. Fixing major issues can be an expensive setback, so there …

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Insider: Basic Car Maintenance and Repair Tasks You Can Do Yourself

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Driving is an expensive part of daily life. From the get-go, learning to drive, buying your first car and then having to insure it, all cost money. You then have to keep up with the fuel costs, and of course, the expenses that come with any repairs. No car is invincible, and no vehicle will last forever, so needing to fix or replace parts of a car becomes an inevitability over time. However, you can save money on basic repair and maintenance tasks by learning to do them yourself. Here are a few examples of simple tasks that you can …

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