Used car buyers in Dubai are gleefully treated to an explosive variety of cars as the region is a lavish home to an umpteen variety of tech-laden and high-value cars from around the world, besides entailing GCC models. However, this often leads to a dilemma for secondhand car buyers as they struggle with finding the best car for themselves as each showcases a unique design, interior layout, different features, and powertrain options.
However, to simplify the exhaustive task of finding the right used car in the UAE, we have curated a checklist of must-have features so that the keys of the car with the highest consumer perceptible value are in your hands.
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
In the current day and age, one can simply not afford a digital detox. While some may expostulate that a majority of everyday functions now come embedded in the screens, in reality, this inconvenience lasts only till the time the owner is fully acquainted with the car. Besides, a profusion of functions such as navigation, reverse park assist, smartphone-linking and graphical presentation wouldn’t have been possible in the absence of a high-tech infotainment system.
Moreover, buttons can also clutter the centre-console which can make it inconvenient to access some nifty features while on the move. Whereas a screen will enable to organize everything by providing menus for each type of utility required. Hence, having an infotainment system is a must.
REAR AC VENTS
As the UAE opens doors to an eclectic variety of venues for family outdoor gatherings and activities, it becomes crucial to buy a used car that flanks rear AC vents to keep all occupants cool and comfortable in the sweltering heat of the region. Moreover, if rummaging a seven-seater SUV, do ensure that it is equipped with AC vents in the third row as well. Although not so common, to avail the maximum benefit of rear AC, check out cars that have the vents mounted on the roof or sides. These will offer better cooling than the ones studded on the central tunnel.
APPLE CARPLAY/ANDROID AUTO
Even while driving, we will seldom be away from our work and chores. Hence, it’s a boon to have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality enabled in the car. From making crucial phone calls and answering messages to streaming the preferred music tracks and navigation; it’s all made possible by these smart applications. Where some cars require a cable to commence these, some more upscale models provide wireless integration.
BLIND-SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM
In a city, characterized with fast-flowing traffic and multiple freeway lanes, blind-spot monitoring system can be of great help as it prevents accidents by signaling vehicles present in a vehicle’s blind zone. Extremely advanced cars also come with a mitigation system where the car’s steering wheel provides corrective inputs to keep it in lane to avoid a collision.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Tire blasts and punctures become common during the summer months of this region, owing to excessive heat and pressure. It is difficult to gauge tire pressure by simply glancing at the tires. TPMS involves sensors that telltale real-time pressure of each tire by simply pressing the TPMS switch. Following the practice of regularly checking the pressure can save a lot of time, unnecessary effort and prevent a major accident. It is vital to keep the recommended nitrogen levels filled in the tires at all times. This feature is a must check while purchasing a used car in Dubai.
CRUISE CONTROL
Keep a special eye for this feature while considering a used car purchase. Having made available by manufacturers on most cars of recent times, this feature can come handy over long commuting. Setting a fixed speed will provide some rest to the right foot while also eliminating the risk of attracting a speeding ticket. This can help achieve higher fuel efficiency figures too.
If you have reserved a reasonably high budget for a posh vehicle such as a used Nissan Patrol, a pre-owned Toyota Avalon or any used luxury car, these come with adaptive cruise control which alters the speed according to the vehicle in front so as to maintain a safe gap with it and achieving the set speed again when the gap is safe enough to do so.
SEAT VENTILATION
Now this is an esoteric feature and those cars that come equipped with it, attain a superfluous status of royalty. Many cars such as a used Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Lincoln Navigator, BMW 7-Series and Audi A8 come with heated/cooled seats to provide a comfortable experience to the occupants by emitting cool or hot air, as per the weather conditions and need. In Dubai’s hot and dry weather, this can be a life savior and often results in occupants reveling a fatigue-free drive.
WIRELESS CHARGING
A wireless charging pad reduces the need for installing after-market wires that dangle all over the centre console. It simply requires to put the phone on a charging compartment and by the end of a journey, the phone would be ready to accomplish a day’s worth of tasks and more. This feature proves to be useful when having forgotten to charge the mobile phone amidst the haste. Simultaneously, the phone can be paired to the car’s infotainment system using built-in mobile apps and Bluetooth, which can provide endless convenience.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs):
Q: Which Car has the Most Features?
A: While most cars today sport a generous amount of features, the German automotive brands are known to pamper their customers with cars that are bristling with technology and comfort. However, if you’re on the grind to look out for some unconventional options that are loaded with gismos to the brim, used Cadillac CT4, Genesis GV80 and Maserati Ghibli are some good options to check out.
