{"id":2566,"date":"2017-07-24T06:00:37","date_gmt":"2017-07-24T06:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/65.1.85.58\/newsroom\/?p=2566"},"modified":"2017-07-24T06:00:37","modified_gmt":"2017-07-24T06:00:37","slug":"buying-german-used-cars-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carswitch.com\/newsroom\/buying-german-used-cars-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying a German Used Car in Dubai? Here\u2019s What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognized as the leading auto-manufacturer in Europe, Germans have given us some of the most innovative and memorable vehicles. No wonder brands like BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, and Audi are so famous among car enthusiasts the world over. Fans of German cars, especially those looking to buy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carswitch.com\/dubai\/used-cars\/search#?keyword=bmw,mercedes,audi,porsche\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used cars in Dubai of a German brand<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, here\u2019s what you should know before you embark on your car buying expedition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><b>Go for Your Dream Car: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admit it! If this is your first time buying a German car, chances are you have always been a fan of them. You probably even had a picture of a BMW or a Porsche on your bedroom wall since childhood. So why not treat yourself and go after the car of your dreams even if that means forking out a little extra cash. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Examine the Service History Carefully: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">German engines are well-built but complex and there is a drawback to that. It means that they are sensitive too. So to ensure you are getting well-maintained used cars Dubai, you will need to go over the service history with a fine-tooth comb. Check the timeline in there to ensure everything adds up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Beware the 5-Year Mark: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since German cars are chock-full of technology, there is a lot that can go wrong with them. A car not properly cared for can start to show signs of negligence typically after the five-year mark. It might require a lot of money and patience to keep it running smoothly thereafter. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reconsider If Resale Value Is a Priority: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">German vehicles are not very good at retaining value. In fact, they lose up to thirty percent of their value as soon as they roll off the showroom floor. Since cars lose most value in the first year, if you want a car that sells well down the line, then buy a slightly used car or go for Japanese cars. Sigh. Check out this useful <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/65.1.85.58\/newsroom\/value-retentive-used-cars-dubai-uae\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">list of top cars that retain value<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more suggestions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Avoid Young Male-Driven German Cars: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the used car you are after was previously owned by a young male between the age of 18-28, it might be a red flag. Not only does it give them bragging rights in the street but also, at the helm of such a ride, they are prone to show-off any racing or drifting chops which doesn\u2019t always bode well for the car. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At CarSwitch, we have a huge selection of certified and well-maintained <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carswitch.com\/uae\/used-cars\/search#?keyword=bmw,mercedes,audi,porsche\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used German cars for sale in the UAE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you are sure to find interesting. After you have bought your dream car, don\u2019t forget to get it insured! You can easily find <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/servicemarket.com\/en\/dubai\/car-insurance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">car insurance Dubai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by visiting ServiceMarket where you can also compare free quotes and insurance policies. Happy car shopping, folks!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recognized as the leading auto-manufacturer in Europe, Germans have given us some of the most innovative and memorable vehicles. No wonder brands like BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, and Audi are so famous among car enthusiasts the world over. Fans of German cars, especially those looking to buy used cars in Dubai of a German brand, here\u2019s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2572,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"used cars Dubai","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Looking to buy German used cars Dubai? 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