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National Day Road Trips: 5 Routes Worth Driving
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National Day Road Trips: 5 Routes Worth Driving

Five UAE National Day road trips from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with the right car type for each route. SUVs make up over 63% of CarSwitch listings right now.

October 23, 2026 • 6 min readRead more
White Friday Used Car Deals: How to Prepare
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White Friday Used Car Deals: How to Prepare

Planning to buy used cars in Dubai around White Friday? Here’s when prices dip, what to shortlist now, and how much you can negotiate.

October 22, 2026 • 7 min readRead more
Best Used SUVs for Desert Trips Under 80k
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Best Used SUVs for Desert Trips Under 80k

Four desert-ready used SUVs under AED 80k ranked by off-road ability and running cost. SUV supply is high, so buyers have room to negotiate.

October 22, 2026 • 7 min readRead more
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Cooler Weather Is Here: 5 Things Your Car Needs

UAE’s cooler weather is here. Five things your car needs now — tyres, coolant, wipers, battery, and climate controls — plus why a service history adds real value.

September 29, 2026 • 7 min readRead more
October Desert Trip Checklist for Your Car
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October Desert Trip Checklist for Your Car

October desert trip? Here’s the car checklist — tyres, coolant, underbody, recovery gear — plus the most common fail points we see on used SUVs in Dubai.

September 28, 2026 • 7 min readRead more
Desert Road Trip Prep for Your Used SUV
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Desert Road Trip Prep for Your Used SUV

October desert season is here. SUVs are oversupplied by 14 points on CarSwitch — here’s how to prep a used Patrol, Fortuner or Pajero for the sand.

September 26, 2026 • 7 min readRead more
Used Hyundai Santa Fe 2021 Is a Bargain
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Used Hyundai Santa Fe 2021 Is a Bargain

A 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe saves about two-thirds off its original price in the UAE. Here’s which trim to target and what to check before you buy.

September 14, 2026 • 7 min readRead more
Best Used Cars for Weekend Camping Trips
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Best Used Cars for Weekend Camping Trips

SUVs are oversupplied on CarSwitch right now — here’s how to find a capable used camping SUV under AED 80k before October’s outdoor season.

September 13, 2026 • 7 min readRead more
Get Your Car Desert-Ready Before October
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Get Your Car Desert-Ready Before October

October desert season is coming. Here’s how to prep your SUV — tyres, coolant, recovery gear — plus why now is a smart time to buy one in the UAE.

September 9, 2026 • 7 min readRead more
Road Trip Cars to Buy Before October
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Road Trip Cars to Buy Before October

SUVs are oversupplied on the Dubai used car market right now. Here’s how to pick a road-trip-ready car before the cool season starts.

September 6, 2026 • 7 min readRead more
Back-to-School 7-Seaters Under AED 60K in Dubai
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Back-to-School 7-Seaters Under AED 60K in Dubai

Three inspection-verified 7-seaters under AED 60K in Dubai — Santa Fe, Explorer, Previa — ranked by running cost, with real savings vs buying new.

September 2, 2026 • 7 min readRead more
Best Time of Year to Buy a Used Car in UAE
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Best Time of Year to Buy a Used Car in UAE

December is the cheapest month to buy a used car in the UAE, about 4% below the yearly norm. Here’s when to shop and how much to negotiate.

August 29, 2026 • 6 min readRead more
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