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by mahlibeardman
Mon Aug 03, 2026 11:57 am
Forum: Noutăţi despre joc
Topic: Stuck in Business Bay with a dead Urus – help!
Replies: 0
Views: 95
United Arab Emirates

Stuck in Business Bay with a dead Urus – help!

I'm in a bit of a situation here and could really use some local advice. I was in a meeting in Business Bay and came back to find my Urus completely dead, no lights, nothing, which is just typical for a Monday afternoon. After a jump start, the dash lit up like a Christmas tree and the start-stop sy...
by mahlibeardman
Sat Jul 18, 2026 4:57 am
Forum: Ghiduri şi tutoriale [WIKI]
Topic: How long does a brake pad change actually take in Al Safa?
Replies: 1
Views: 241
United Arab Emirates

How long does a brake pad change actually take in Al Safa?

So I've got a bit of a tight schedule tomorrow and I need to get my car sorted without it eating up my whole day, because I've got back-to-back meetings in the morning and then I need to pick up the kids from school in the afternoon. My front brakes have been making this weird grinding noise for the...
by mahlibeardman
Wed Jul 01, 2026 7:24 am
Forum: Noutăţi despre joc
Topic: Bit confused, do these closed crates need a separate pallet underneath or are they built in?
Replies: 5
Views: 57
United Arab Emirates

Bit confused, do these closed crates need a separate pallet underneath or are they built in?

Probably a really basic question but I've been scrolling through product listings for the better part of my morning coffee and I'm still not entirely clear on this. We're setting up a small fulfillment center in Ras Al Khor and I need storage solutions that a pallet jack can slide under and lift wit...
by mahlibeardman
Thu Jun 04, 2026 6:46 am
Forum: Noutăţi despre joc
Topic: Does it matter if a Maserati shop uses OEM parts or aftermarket?
Replies: 0
Views: 57
United Arab Emirates

Does it matter if a Maserati shop uses OEM parts or aftermarket?

I need to get the transmission fluid and filter changed on my 2018 Quattroporte. One shop I called quoted me a price using aftermarket parts and another shop quoted almost double using what they call OEM Maserati parts service Dubai . I'm trying to figure out if OEM is actually worth the premium for...
by mahlibeardman
Thu Jun 04, 2026 4:52 am
Forum: Noutăţi despre joc
Topic: Found a guy who actually rebuilt my mechatronic instead of replacing it – saved me a fortune
Replies: 0
Views: 57
United Arab Emirates

Found a guy who actually rebuilt my mechatronic instead of replacing it – saved me a fortune

I'm still smiling about this. My 2016 A6 allroad started having the classic mechatronic failure symptoms – intermittent gear engagement, flashing PRNDS, the works. Dealership quoted me something insane for a whole new unit. A friend who races Audi's on the weekend told me to look for an Accomplished...
by mahlibeardman
Mon May 18, 2026 11:27 am
Forum: Noutăţi despre joc
Topic: Mobile mechanic or take it to a shop in Musaffah – what's better for Jeeps?
Replies: 0
Views: 46
United Arab Emirates

Mobile mechanic or take it to a shop in Musaffah – what's better for Jeeps?

So my 2015 Wrangler needs a thorough once-over before I attempt a long road trip next month, and I'm torn between calling a mobile mechanic to my place or finding a proper garage with a lift in Musaffah. Mobile guys are super convenient but I worry they might miss things like worn bushings or small ...
by mahlibeardman
Fri May 15, 2026 5:11 pm
Forum: Noutăţi despre joc
Topic: Anyone know a good place for brake pads that won't cost an arm and a leg?
Replies: 5
Views: 69
United Arab Emirates

Anyone know a good place for brake pads that won't cost an arm and a leg?

My front brakes have been squeaking for a week now and I'm pretty sure the pads are done. I'd normally go to the dealer but their quote made my eyes water. I just need a reliable shop that knows what they're doing, especially because my car has those electronic parking brake things that need a compu...
by mahlibeardman
Fri May 15, 2026 4:38 pm
Forum: Noutăţi despre joc
Topic: Quick PSA – my 55D23L Amaron just hit 3 years and still going strong
Replies: 5
Views: 288
United Arab Emirates

Quick PSA – my 55D23L Amaron just hit 3 years and still going strong

Back in early 2023 I replaced my dying battery with a Dubai 55D23L Amaron Car Battery after reading some recommendations here. Honestly I forgot about it until yesterday when I popped the hood to check something. Three full summers, countless short trips, and it still cranks instantly every morning....
by mahlibeardman
Fri Apr 17, 2026 2:17 pm
Forum: Întrebări şi probleme
Topic: F430 F1 box is finally acting up and the dealer quote made me physically ill
Replies: 1
Views: 100
United Arab Emirates

F430 F1 box is finally acting up and the dealer quote made me physically ill

I knew this day was coming honestly because I've had my 2006 F430 for about three years now and the F1 gearbox has been getting progressively lazier on the downshifts and occasionally it just refuses to go into reverse unless I cycle the ignition a few times and do a little dance that probably looks...
by mahlibeardman
Fri Apr 17, 2026 10:01 am
Forum: Întrebări şi probleme
Topic: Bought a Wrangler with a lift kit and now I'm wondering what I actually signed up for
Replies: 1
Views: 98
United Arab Emirates

Bought a Wrangler with a lift kit and now I'm wondering what I actually signed up for

I just pulled the trigger on a 2018 Wrangler Sahara that some guy had been using for weekend desert runs and honestly the test drive was a blast with the roof off and that 3.6 Pentastar humming along but now I'm sitting in my apartment staring at the receipt and all I can think about is whether that...