Been living in Dubai for about six months now and finally got myself a decent used Toyota, nothing fancy but it gets me around, and I’m trying to figure out how much I should realistically be setting aside each month for upkeep. Back home I had a general idea but here I’m clueless about things like how often batteries need replacing in this heat, what a fair price for regular servicing is, or even where to go that won’t rip me off. A colleague at work sent me a link to this website that apparently breaks down all the typical costs for different car models here in the UAE, including stuff like AC repairs which I hear can be expensive here, and it actually looks pretty comprehensive. You can view this page for details if you’re also trying to budget, it covers everything from Japanese sedans to American SUVs and even gives estimates for different areas. Just thought I’d share in case anyone else is new here and feeling a bit lost about what’s reasonable to pay, would also love to hear if people think those numbers are accurate or if they’ve found different prices at local garages.
