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BUYING OR SELLING A SECOND HAND CAR

LIVING:

Buying or selling a second hand car in Dubai – You never really know what’s involved in a process until you go through it. Last week the call came through, via Dubizzle, so I found out first hand.

The cash price was agreed when the buyer examined the car and it was established that the tyres would probably need to be replaced at his expense if they “failed” the test. I was to meet him the next morning at Tesjeel (which means registration) in Al Barsha, behind the gold and diamond park. 

He was a good guy, he drove the car to the testing section and filled in some preliminary paper work while I waited in the café adjacent to the registration administration section.

He filled in the paper work and the subsequent paper work in Arabic.

There are of course English versions of the forms  as well.  He also agreed to take the car to have the tyres replaced as they failed, so far so easy.

The car was then re-presented for it’s roadworthy test and this time it passed. We thought that was it, but apparently a DEWA bill of the buyer was  also required.

These are documents you will need (as of November 2013)

  • passport copies
  • driving licenses
  • the gold coloured car registration cards of both parties 

I also made sure I had an original power of attorney document as I was selling the car on behalf of my husband who was out of Dubai at the time. You’ll need a copy of this for them to put in their file. (The nearest photocopier is in the petrol station in the same complex)

It is at this stage that any outstanding fines (we had none) need to be paid by the seller. Check this before you go to avoid any surprises.

I got my cash, don’t forget to remove your Salik sticker as well and don’t at this point be tempted to spend your lolly at the Gold and Diamond park next door !

Doesn’t sound too bad but it took the best part of three hours, that’s excluding changing the tyres and presenting the car for it’s 2nd roadworthiness test.

Have you found it easy selling your car in Dubai?

Would love to know your experiences, leave me a comment and thanks for doing the sharing thing on Facebook, will help others I’m sure.

As Christmas is fast approaching, make your life easier by buying the perfect presents for people who love an organised car.

Click on the pictures or the links for more details on Amazon

Richbrook Refillable Car Bin

Keep the children tidy
Back Seat Cover

Car back seat protector

Look forward to no more doggie dribble or hair on this car seat

 

Nothing needs to be said except, where are my car keys?!

Boot Organiser

Links you may find useful

Gathered for you on the 17th November 2013. DoinDubai selected these links to appear in English but you may have to do this manually for a couple of them (look to the top of each page of the links and click on ‘English’)

It would be great if you could please let me know if these links  no longer connect and thanks for sharing the post with your friends.

And here is a link I stumbled upon when looking to see where the best place may be find out about cars for sale in Dubai.. what do you think of it? www.carindubai.com

 

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DISTRESSED DOGS IN DUBAI


Greenies Pill Pockets brilliant for distressed dog owners in Dubai.

It seems there are a growing number of dogs in dubai who are on lifelong medication! Ailments connected to heart conditions, renal disease and thyroid issues are just some of the medical complications faced by Dubai’s dogs;  according to some well established and respected veterinary practices here. This obviously requires, in some cases, difficult to administer tablets or capsules on a regular basis to ensure the dogs stay well. Advice on how to fool your dog into eating a tablet centers around disguising it in a choice morsel of food such as a lump of cheese or wrapped around a slice of meat or even worse (for the dogs) hiding the tablet in a large pat of cold butter!

There appear to be a few problems associated with this approach. Dubai dogs are smart and stories of how they can successfully negotiate their way around the food and spit out the offending tablet abound. Many Dubai dogs are also on Obesity Management diets (probably due to a lack of exercise in the hot weather months) which may prohibit the daily use of tempting morsels. One dog owner told me her dog would only take his medication with soft cheese and this proved a problem more than once or twice when the rest of the family had a habit of finishing the cheese off;  leaving her stuck for her dogs favourite persuasive  ‘treat’.

Fortunately, I have discovered the answer in  The Pill Pockets  which I have learnt work a treat! This information came to me via a dog loving neighbour of mine in the Arabian Ranches. She  has successfully now ordered her 2nd batch of   Greenies Pill Pockets, Chicken, 3.2 oz, for Tablets  via Amazon in the UK as they do not appear to be available here.

A small pocket means you can sneakily insert your medication inside and seal up the morsel easily administering your dog’s essential medication. At only 11 calories a morsel, made from ingredients like chicken or beef they contain less sodium and fat but more antioxidants like Vitamin C and E.

It’s barking mad not to have them on hand.

They are sold in 90g re-sealable packets containing approximately 30 pill pockets, which means you can keep them for a while and even use them as a healthy treat.

Pill Pockets are  easy on the wallet, the dogs and you, which makes them the perfect, practical present for your pooch this Christmas.

Let me know if you think this is a good product in the comment box below and do like and share the post on facebook and with dog lovers everywhere.

Don’t be caught out without something to assist you in medication administration again – Order your supply HERE

Thanks Monica and Leyla. (currently on Obesity Management food but no lifelong medication-that’s Leyla not me!)