{"id":2609,"date":"2017-08-02T12:41:47","date_gmt":"2017-08-02T12:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/65.1.85.58\/newsroom\/?p=2609"},"modified":"2017-08-02T12:41:47","modified_gmt":"2017-08-02T12:41:47","slug":"buy-used-cars-dubai-uae-know-specs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carswitch.com\/newsroom\/buy-used-cars-dubai-uae-know-specs\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying Used Cars in Dubai: Know the Specs!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carswitch.com\/dubai\/used-cars\/search\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buy a used car in Dubai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you might have come across the terms GCC specs and imported (American or Japanese) spec cars. Scratching your head wondering what\u2019s the difference between them. CarSwitch brings you the lowdown! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><b>GCC Specs Rule!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GCC specs are region-specific. Cars equipped with GCC specs will have air filters, radiators, and air conditioners suited to the GCC region. Think of these as customized cars designed to withstand the tough environmental conditions in the Gulf region. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, Dubai can get numerous sand storms throughout the year which easily exposes the car\u2019s mechanical system to sand and dust. The air filters in GCC spec cars are modified to protect the engine and the radiators are designed to adapt to the extreme heat conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, one of the biggest reasons why you would want to buy a GCC spec car is the better air conditioning. In GCC spec cars, AC compressors are designed to work more efficiently. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s the Catch<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seems like a no-brainer then that you should always buy a used car with GCC specs. However, there\u2019s a catch! Since all cars are manufactured elsewhere and later imported to the UAE, the brand\u2019s exclusive distributor will often mark up the price. This means that an American or Japanese used car will often be cheaper compared to a GCC spec car of a similar make or model. Bear in mind, though, that GCC specs cars can be resold at a comparatively higher price.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Make an Informed Decision<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the flip side, there is typically no service history available for these cars. So, if you are investing in a non-GCC specs used car you will need to be very careful. Dealers tend to cut corners to make a profit so they may import a salvaged car or one that has been in an accident, fix it in the UAE, and sell them at a high price. And you wouldn\u2019t even know the difference! So make sure you check the car\u2019s history, especially for imported cars. In addition, if you own a non-GCC spec car, then it is also not that easy to <a href=\"https:\/\/carswitch.com\/dubai\/used-car\/sell\">sell your car in Dubai, UAE<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the day, all you need is a well-maintained, second-hand car. At CarSwitch, you can get inspected, certified, and warrantied <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carswitch.com\/dubai\/used-cars\/search\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used cars in Dubai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carswitch.com\/sharjah\/used-cars\/search\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharjah<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carswitch.com\/abudhabi\/used-cars\/search\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abu Dhabi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so skip all the hassle and check it out. Happy switchin\u2019!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking to buy a used car in Dubai, you might have come across the terms GCC specs and imported (American or Japanese) spec cars. Scratching your head wondering what\u2019s the difference between them. 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