How much do you know about the products you are putting in your car? No, not your shopping bags – we are talking about automobile lubricants. More specifically, about what is inside them…

Lubricants, such as engine oil, consist of two blended elements: base oils and performance-enhancing additives. In this post Al Naboodah Autocare takes a closer look at what these additives are and why they’re being blended with our oil.

In a previous post, Al Naboodah Autocare highlighted the environmental benefits to reducing the weight in our vehicles by removing all those unnecessary bits and pieces, but what of the items which you simply shouldn’t go without? As our experts always say, ‘It is better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it!’

Whether you are a rookie road-user or a vehicular veteran, here is a list of the emergency items you should consider keeping in your car at all times…

Tyres represent your vehicle’s only point of contact with the road. In a sense, tyres are your vehicle’s shoes. When we purchase shoes for ourselves, we don’t buy for the left foot on one occasion and then buy for the right separately – we purchase pairs. The same should be true for tyres.

Our experts explain in more detail about why tyres should always be fitted in pairs…

At Al Naboodah Autocare, we realise overlooking your tyre pressure is easy to do. Let’s face it – we all have more pressing matters to deal with, right? Or perhaps you were never told just how important it is to maintain the exact pressure?

In truth, the longer you avoid it, the worse things get. Take a moment to discover what our experts say about tyre inflation…

Al Naboodah Autocare knows that, when it comes to your engine oil, the right choice is not always the obvious one. This is partly due to the number of falsehoods and half-truths circulating on the internet. But don’t worry, we’ve had our experts put together a quick guide to what’s what in the world of lubricants. Find out the truth behind these commonly asked questions…

Reducing our fuel consumption is something we would all like to do – it reduces the costs of running a vehicle and also brings down the impact we have on the environment. So why do so few people do these 11 simple things? 

Al Naboodah Autocare brings you the secrets to wasting less. Read on to reduce your use…

Every time you start your vehicle, it’s the battery that provides the initial boost which kick-starts the engine. A fault with the battery is enough to take your vehicle off the road – sometimes permanently – so it’s important to know what to watch out for. The experts at Al Naboodah Autocare are here to help. Here are some essentials that our specialists say every driver should know about batteries…

The very first tyres weren’t much to shout about, consisting of iron plates haphazardly attached to wooden cart wheels. We’ve certainly come a long way since then. Join Al Naboodah Autocare as we take a look at how the tyre has evolved over the years, driven by technology and societal change, and what the next steps might be for this revolutionary invention that keeps the world spinning.

There's no use in denying it – tyres deteriorate faster in the UAE – Fact. Our hot, dry climate and blazing sun puts additional stress on the rubber and that means shortened lifespans and frequent changes. But don’t worry, there are still ways you can keep costs down without compromising on safety and value. 

Whether you need performance tyres for your sports car or heavy load tyres for your van, Al Naboodah Autocare  has exactly what you need – as well as the experts to help you make the right choice.

To make things even easier, we are sharing some of the things our experts say you really need to know about tread before buying new tyres. Keep reading to get to grips with tyre tread…