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Practical, honest vehicle care guidance for Ras Al Khaimah drivers — seasonal tips, maintenance advice, and straight talk from our technicians.

Yamaha dirt bike with its helmet on the seat on a sand dune in Ras Al Khaimah

Motorbike Care · By Chris Caley

Riding Season Is Back: Why Your Motorbike Needs a Check After the UAE Summer

Months of heat do more to a parked bike than most riders expect. Here's what to check on fuel, battery, tyres, brakes and chain before your first ride of the season.

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Jet ski on its trailer inside the Western Auto and Marine workshop

Marine Care · By Chris Caley

Marine Season Is Here: Why Boat & Jet Ski Maintenance Can't Wait

The marina's filling back up. Before you launch, a proper check on your boat or jet ski is what separates a great first weekend on the water from an expensive — or dangerous — one.

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Lifted Porsche Cayenne offroad build with a winch and bull bar

Offroad Care · By Chris Caley

Offroad Trip Prep: Why a Pre-Departure Vehicle Check Matters

A breakdown in the city is an inconvenience. The same fault deep in the desert or mountains, with no signal and no recovery nearby, is a different situation entirely.

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Automatic transmission opened up in the workshop

Seasonal Care · By Chris Caley

Transmission Care: Why UAE Heat Puts Your Gearbox at Risk

Stop-start traffic, towing, and extreme heat quietly cook your transmission fluid faster than you'd think — here's what to watch for before it costs you a rebuild.

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Western Auto and Marine workshop in Al Hamra at dusk

Seasonal Care · By Chris Caley

Beating the July Heat: How RAK's Summer Affects Your Vehicle

From AC systems to tyre pressure, battery health to paint damage — here's what extreme July heat does to your vehicle and how to stay ahead of it.

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