General

We all know how crazy Dubai can get when it comes to supercars! It’s almost impossible to take a stroll through some of the happening locations of the city like the Dubai Mall without passing by a string of Lamborghinis or Ferraris. With all these supercars running loose on the city streets, one would expect the city to be littered with quality car service providers! After all, it takes a strong whack to crack a tough nut but that’s actually not the case here in Dubai. 

Proper service providers that are adept with most foreign makes are extremely hard to come by and the few that we do come across, charge the price of unicorns. So what is a person supposed to do? Luckily for you, we have the perfect solution! 

First of all, it’s important for one to know their car from top to bottom so that they are able to understand the exact issues with their car. There are several ways to go about this but we have found that asking yourself the following 5 questions can go a long way in not only determining the problem with your car but also in understanding the following steps that should be taken! 

So, Here Are 5 Questions That You Should Be Asking When Choosing A Reliable Car Service Provider.

1.    What’s wrong with the car?

As discussed above, understanding the actual problem with your car is extremely important if you want a proper car service center for your issues. Now there are several ways to get about this! If you are a veteran yourself, then you should have no trouble identifying the problems with your car. However, if you are just starting out, then we highly recommend getting familiar with the car over the internet or get help from someone who understands cars better than you! Also, modern cars come equipped with extensive warning indicators that can paint a proper picture of the actual condition of the car. We recommend learning these warning signs in order to understand the issues with your car.

Are the service-providers dependable and reliable?
Once you have made a list of the problems with your car, the next step is to conduct research into the service providers that are well trained and adept at handling your request. This is the part where we feel most users get lost. It is extremely difficult for a person who is not involved with the industry to understand the driving forces behind such service providers and their exorbitant claims. Most service providers nowadays charge extra for each additional service they provide and if you do not have a recurring car service plan, then the costs are gonna be sky-high. Therefore, proper research is a must! However, given the growing number of service providers, it is extremely difficult to ascertain the good ones from the bad. 

Hence, we highly recommend this new and upcoming platform called Carcility that acts as a one-stop-shop for all your car servicing and maintenance needs. The app not only provides the user with details regarding the best service providers in their locality according to their search interests but also provides instant quotes and customer reviews. This makes the process extremely streamlined, transparent, hassle-free and without complications. We highly recommend this app as it saves a lot of time and effort!

2.    Are the service providers well adept with the make of the car?

This is another common issue that we have come across! After paying a fortune to get our cars fixed and waiting for extended periods, we come to realize that the service providers have no clue what they are doing with the car! Some foreign makes like American  and German cars can be extremely complex and mechanics who are used to Japanese or Korean makes may not always have the skill-set necessary to tackle these models. Therefore, we suggest conducting basic research into the specialties of a car service provider before deciding on one. The Carcility app makes this process even easier - you do not need to conduct physical research yourself; instead, you can just conduct a quick search on the app and read through the reviews left by other users to get a proper idea right from the comfort of your bedroom!

3.    Are the engineers capable of handling advanced issues with the car?

The build of a supercar varies greatly from that of a regular one and therefore it is essential that the service provider has access to the special tools required to handle such requests. If you own a Lamborghini or a Porsche, then chances are that your local service provider has little idea about its build and framework. This is where specialist service providers come into play! These service providers handle dedicated requests from certain brands that they are well versed with and therefore generally do a better job than local ones. They take into account the various additional problems with your car like external scratches, car body washes, and accessory replacements. What’s better - they actually know what they are doing! One should know that not all car scratch removal methods are the same and similarly, all car washes do not have the same effect on your car! 

Therefore, it is important that you search for specialized service providers instead of general ones! If you are using the Carcility app, then it automatically provides a list of providers that specialize in your make in addition to reducing overall costs.

4.    Are the quotes provided by the service provider in line with industry standards?

This is a common problem that has not only troubled us but most car owners in the country! We still do not know the reason behind the surprisingly high car service and maintenance costs in the country given the saturation level. We feel this is not an issue with the industry but a lack of general knowledge among the consumer base. This is one of the reasons why we like using the Carcility app! 

The app not only empowers users with extensive information but also provides quotes that do not cut a hole in your pocket ! The app actually helps in eliminating hidden costs and standardizing the industry under one fare-chart and prides itself on its transparency so if you are facing exceptionally high service costs, why don’t you give this app a try?
The automobile industry has come a long way since the days when a basic motor was attached on top of a framework and passed off as a car and we feel the consumer base needs to keep up with the times. The present consumer base is almost negligent about the industry and we feel Carcility can go a long way in empowering such users with necessary information. If you are a regular car user like me and want to get rid of some of the regular hassles of the industry, then we highly recommend that you download the app on your smartphone and alter your approach towards car service and maintenance in the UAE! Carcility is available for free on android and iOS devices.
 

• Tags
• #Business
• #Magazine
• #Lifestyle