Recent content by craddockpawley

I'm getting ready to do a transmission service on my A5 and I've been shopping around for the right oil, but honestly I'm a bit shocked at the price difference between the genuine Audi stuff and some of the well-regarded aftermarket alternatives that claim to meet the same specifications. The...

I've been hearing this annoying squeal every time I brake for the past week, and I know I can't put it off any longer. I need to get my brake pads replaced before they start grinding and damage the rotors. I'm looking for a trustworthy workshop in Dubai that won't try to upsell me on a full...

I've just ordered a set of new diamond-cut alloys for my car and I'm already stressing about keeping them in good condition. I've seen too many cars with scratched-up rims from tight parking spots and those brutal curbs here, and I want to avoid that heartbreak. I've been reading about ceramic...

So, I've been driving my 2015 Nissan Patrol for a couple of years now, and it's finally starting to show its age, especially when it comes to the suspension. Every time I hit one of those unavoidable potholes on SZR or go over a speed bump near the industrial areas, I hear this loud clunking...

I can't believe I'm even writing this because I consider myself a pretty organized person, but yesterday was just one of those days where everything went wrong. I was driving back from Dubai to Abu Dhabi and I knew my fuel light had been on for a while, but I kept telling myself I'd stop at the...

Hey everyone, hoping to get some practical advice here because I'm a bit lost on what to order. We run a small operation in Umm Al Quwain with about 15 drums of various oils and lubricants, plus a few IBCs of cleaning solvents. Nothing too massive, but enough that a decent leak would be a real...

Honestly, I'm at my wit's end with my Yukon's air conditioning. I've already had it re-gassed twice at a local garage, but the problem came back within days both times, so I've learned my lesson about taking it to people who don't really know these vehicles. I'm based in Sharjah and I've been...