Sources
Sources behind our pages
Some pages state facts such as tint limits, colour change rules or how a material behaves in heat. These are the official and technical pages we checked them against, grouped by the page that uses them.
Services
- Body shop
- Gulf News, 27 October 2021: garages need permission to repair accident vehicles
- Gulf News, 30 July 2024: reporting minor accidents in Abu Dhabi through Saaed
- Central Bank of the UAE: motor insurance rights brochure (PDF)
- I-CAR: typical calibration requirements after collision repair
- Car paint
- TAMM: request to change a vehicle's colour on its licence
- PPG Refinish: basecoat blending procedure
- Car polish
- Menzerna, polish manufacturer: car polishing FAQs
- Repairer Driven News, 3 November 2017: PPG on clear coat thickness
- Rupes, polisher manufacturer: rotary and random orbital machines
- Car wrapping
- Avery Dennison: Supreme Wrapping Film product page
- TAMM, Abu Dhabi Government: change vehicle colour in the ownership
- Gulf News, 12 September 2022: changing a car's colour in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
- Carbon fiber
- Hexcel, composites manufacturer: prepregs and resins
- Easy Composites: UV clear coat for carbon fibre
- UAE Government: road safety rules, including vehicle modifications (u.ae)
- Gulf News, 20 September 2020: fines for illegal vehicle modifications
- Ceramic coating
- ASTM D3363: standard test method for film hardness by pencil test
- DeFelsko: pencil hardness test kit, 6B to 6H pencils
- Gyeon: how to apply a ceramic coating, curing times
- Dent removal
- Plymouth Rock Assurance: what is paintless dent repair
- Wikipedia: paintless dent repair
- Flood damage repair
- Central Bank of the UAE notice, 22 April 2024: rain damage covered by insurance (PDF)
- Gulf News: insurers required to cover flood damage under comprehensive policies
- Khaleej Times, 17 April 2024: UAE rainfall figures
- Headlight restoration
- AAA newsroom, 11 December 2018: the dangers of driving with cloudy headlights
- Momentive, coating manufacturer: hard coats for polycarbonate headlights
- Interior detailing
- Aston University, 31 January 2022: study of bacteria inside used cars
- Simmons et al., Current Microbiology, 1999: fungi and bacteria in car air conditioning units
- US Environmental Protection Agency: ozone generators sold as air cleaners
- PPF
- Covestro: optical properties of TPU, including yellowing under UV light
- Rim repair and protection
- American Honda: position statement on steel and aluminium wheel repair (PDF)
- Alcoa Wheels: is altering an aluminium wheel a good idea?
- AkzoNobel Interpon: powder coating data sheet with cure schedule (PDF)
- Roof lining repair
- AutoRestorer magazine: why headliners fall down
- Kia owner's manual: curtain airbag location and warnings
- Khaleej Times, 5 August 2026: heat inside parked cars
- Rust protection
- Australian National University: a corrosion map of Abu Dhabi (Materials and Corrosion, 2013)
- Auto Express: car underseal, what it is and whether it is worth it (2025)
- US Federal Trade Commission: electronic rust protection device settlement (1996)
- Upholstery
- NHTSA safety recall report 23E-058: seat covers and side airbag stitching (2023, PDF)
- Mazda owner's manual: front passenger occupant classification sensor
- Window tinting
- Gulf News, 2 September 2021: Abu Dhabi tint fine and 50% limit
- Gulf News, 15 September 2018: windscreen tint allowed up to 15 cm from the top
- Gulf News, 10 October 2018: Federal Traffic Council on the 50% rule, trucks and taxis
Brands
- Alfa Romeo detailing
- Stellantis Middle East press release on Zawya: Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Super Sport
- Alfa Romeo UAE press release on Zawya: 2024 Tonale, Giulia and Stelvio unveiled in the UAE
- Aston Martin detailing
- Aston Martin: Vanquish specification
- Aston Martin: DB12 specification
- Aston Martin: DBX707 specification
- Aston Martin: current models
- Audi detailing
- Audi press release, 17 September 2024: Audi exclusive for the e-tron GT
- Audi: Q8 e-tron interior design and materials
- Audi press release, 18 June 2024: the new Audi e-tron GT
- Audi press release, 25 June 2024: the new RS Q8 performance and the updated RS Q8
- Audi: Q6 e-tron, the facts
- Bentley detailing
- Bentley press release on Automotive World, 30 May 2024: expanded range of satin paint finishes
- Bentley press release on Automotive World, 30 July 2025: Mulliner extends personal commissioning options
- Bentley Saudi Arabia press release on Zawya: the fourth-generation Continental GT Speed
- Bentley press release on Zawya: Continental GT Mulliner
- Bentley press release on Zawya: the Azure range
- Bentley Emirates press release on Zawya: Bentayga EWB Mulliner UAE showcase
- BMW detailing
- BMW Group Newsroom, 4 November 2011: M3 Competition Edition in Frozen Silver
- BMW Group Middle East Newsroom, 19 September 2025: BMW Individual 7 Series and X7 editions
- BMW Group Middle East Newsroom, 24 February 2023: the BMW XM launched in the region
- BMW Group Newsroom, 9 March 2021: the new M3 Competition Saloon and M4 Competition Coupé
- BMW Group Middle East Newsroom, 24 May 2023: the new BMW 5 Series Sedan
- BMW Group Newsroom India, 14 July 2023: the new BMW X5
- Brabus detailing
- BRABUS: BRABUS 800 Cabrio based on the Mercedes-AMG G 63
- BRABUS news, 6 May 2025: BRABUS XL 800
- BRABUS: BRABUS 700 based on the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II
- Bugatti detailing
- Bugatti Newsroom, 29 February 2016: Chiron at the Geneva International Motor Show
- Bugatti Newsroom, 18 June 2025: the Bugatti Tourbillon configuration
- Bugatti Newsroom, 21 December 2020: Chiron Pur Sport first test drives in Dubai
- Bugatti Newsroom, 29 October 2021: Chiron Super Sport makes its first stop in the Middle East
- Cadillac detailing
- Cadillac Arabia: 2026 Escalade owner manual, Middle East edition (PDF)
- Cadillac Middle East press release on Zawya: the 2025 Escalade arrives in the Middle East
- Cadillac Middle East press release on Zawya: 2023 Escalade-V available across the Middle East
- GM Egypt press release on Zawya, November 2022: Cadillac LYRIQ
- Automotive World (Cadillac press release), 29 May 2024: introducing the 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ
- Tbreak, 29 October 2025: Cadillac's 2026 electric line-up for the Middle East
- General Motors Middle East press release on Zawya: 2022 sales, Escalade, XT4 and CT5
- Camaro detailing
- Chevrolet Camaro 2024 owner manual, Middle East edition (PDF)
- CarExpert, 18 December 2023: the last Chevrolet Camaro leaves the production line
- Chevrolet detailing
- Zawya (Chevrolet Middle East press release): 2025 Tahoe and Suburban revealed
- Tires and Parts, 10 September 2021: new Silverado and first ZR2 for the Middle East
- Zawya (Chevrolet press release), February 2025: Spark EUV for the UAE
- Zawya (Chevrolet press release), November 2019: Captiva and Corvette Stingray regional debut
- Tbreak, 17 September 2025: Captiva plug-in hybrid Middle East debut
- Chrysler detailing
- Tires and Parts, 11 August 2023: the Chrysler 300S returns to the UAE
- Automotive World (Stellantis press release), 9 December 2023: final Chrysler 300C ends production
- Stellantis North America: 2027 Chrysler Pacifica press release
- Corvette detailing
- Zawya (Chevrolet press release), November 2019: Corvette Stingray regional debut
- Zawya (Chevrolet press release): Corvette Z06 first public appearance in the UAE
- Zawya (Chevrolet press release): 2024 Corvette E-Ray revealed
- Zawya (Chevrolet Middle East press release): Corvette E-Ray open for orders
- Dodge detailing
- Carscoops, 22 December 2023: Dodge Challenger production ends
- Stellantis press release (copy), 16 August 2022: 2023 Charger and Challenger line-up
- Gulf Daily News (Stellantis Middle East release), 8 June 2023: Last Call V8 models for the region
- Al-Futtaim Trading Enterprises press release on Zawya: Charger GT Orange Edition in the UAE
- Al-Futtaim Trading Enterprises press release on Zawya: Charger GT Black Edition in the UAE
- Automotive World (Stellantis press release), 8 August 2025: 2026 Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak
- Carscoops, 24 December 2024: new Dodge Charger coming to the Middle East
- Ferrari detailing
- Ferrari press release, 13 September 2022: Ferrari Purosangue (PDF)
- Ferrari press release, 19 April 2022: 296 GTS (PDF)
- Fiat detailing
- Fiat Tipo owner handbook, June 2018 (PDF)
- Fiat Abarth 500C owner handbook supplement, April 2014 (PDF)
- Ford detailing
- Ford: cleaning your Ford Bronco SUV
- Ford: what is ActiveX seating material
- Ford Middle East press release on Zawya: Q1 2025 sales and top sellers
- Ford Middle East press release on Zawya: next-gen Ranger Raptor design and interior
- Ford Middle East press release on Zawya: F-150 Raptor in the Middle East
- Ford Middle East press release on Zawya: next-gen Everest
- Gulf News, July 2025: Ford Expedition returns to the UAE
- Genesis detailing
- Genesis UAE: current models
- Genesis UAE: G90 colours, interior options and wood trim
- Genesis UAE: GV80 matte colours and two-tone interiors
- Genesis UAE: GV70 matte colours, Nappa leather and two-tone interiors
- GMC detailing
- Zawya (GMC Middle East press release): the new GMC Yukon revealed in Abu Dhabi
- The Brand Berries (GMC Middle East press release), 9 May 2024: GMC regional line-up
- Gulf News, August 2020: GMC brings the Sierra CarbonPro bed to the Middle East
- The Brand Berries (GMC Middle East press release), 20 August 2024: next-generation Terrain
- Honda detailing
- Honda UAE: current Honda models
- Honda Middle East: Civic Type R features
- Honda Middle East, September 2026: Pilot TrailSport launch in the region
- Hummer detailing
- Wikipedia: Hummer, brand history and models
- Zawya (GMC press release), 2024: the GMC Hummer EV is now available in the UAE and Kuwait
- Automotive World (General Motors press release), 5 April 2021: GMC Hummer EV SUV
- The Brand Berries (GMC Middle East press release), 7 August 2024: Hummer EV technology
- Hyundai detailing
- Juma Al Majid, official Hyundai UAE distributor: 2024 UAE sales press release
- Hyundai Newsroom, 15 February 2021: IONIQ 5 living space and sustainable interior
- Hyundai owner's manual, 2025 IONIQ 5: electric charging door
- Hyundai Europe press kit, 19 January 2023: IONIQ 6 materials and matte colours
- Hyundai Newsroom, 18 July 2023: the all-new Santa Fe design and materials
- Infiniti detailing
- Infiniti Abu Dhabi (Al Masaood): current Infiniti models
- Nissan Global newsroom, 20 March 2024: all-new 2025 Infiniti QX80 revealed
- Nissan Global newsroom, 27 March 2026: all-new 2027 Infiniti QX65
- Jaguar detailing
- JLR: company overview and the Jaguar all-electric relaunch
- Jaguar Egypt (JLR): current Jaguar range
- Jaguar Egypt (JLR): F-PACE versions and seat materials
- Jaguar Egypt (JLR): I-PACE versions and seat materials
- Jaguar Egypt (JLR): F-TYPE versions
- Jaguar: vehicle care section of an earlier owner's handbook (PDF)
- Jeep detailing
- Stellantis North America: 2019 Jeep Wrangler press kit and fact sheet
- Tires and Parts, 13 September 2022: five-seat Grand Cherokee launches in the Middle East
- Zawya (Jeep press release), November 2024: Jeep growth in the Middle East
- Stellantis North America, October 2021: Grand Cherokee L interior and Summit Reserve
- Kia detailing
- Al Tayer Motors, Kia UAE dealer: current Kia models
- Kia UK: EV9 recycled and bio-based materials
- Kia Middle East and Africa press release, October 2023: EV9 and EV6 regional launch
- Gulf News, 1 September 2026: new Kia distributors in the UAE and the PV5 electric van
- Lamborghini detailing
- Lamborghini: Ad Personam customisation
- Lamborghini: carbon fibre innovation and Carbon Skin
- Lamborghini: Temerario model page
- Lamborghini: Revuelto model page
- Lamborghini: Urus SE model page
- Land Rover detailing
- Land Rover: Defender options and accessories
- Land Rover: Defender 90, 110 and 130 range
- Land Rover: Defender capability, wading depth and Wade Sensing
- JLR media, 10 September 2019: introducing the new Land Rover Defender
- JLR media, 3 July 2024: introducing Defender OCTA
- Land Rover: Discovery editions
- Lexus detailing
- Lexus UAE (Al-Futtaim): current Lexus models
- Lexus USA newsroom, 5 July 2022: seven reasons why Lexus paint is amazing
- Lexus UK media, 15 January 2021: hand-crafted beauty in the new LS 500h
- Lexus UAE: how to care for your Lexus leather interior
- Lincoln detailing
- Zawya (Lincoln press release), early 2025: Lincoln 2024 sales growth in the Middle East
- Automotive World (Ford press release), 15 August 2024: all-new Lincoln Navigator global debut
- Tires and Parts, 6 February 2024: all-new Lincoln Nautilus arrives in the Middle East
- Lotus detailing
- Lotus Cars UAE: Emira owner's handbook (vehicle care chapter)
- Lotus Cars: Eletre interior materials
- Lotus service bulletin 131-25021, 20 November 2025: brake pad stiction (PDF)
- Lotus Cars UAE: Emira model page
- Lotus Cars UAE: Eletre model page
- Lotus Cars UAE: Emeya model page
- Maserati detailing
- Al Tayer Motors: Maserati opens new Officine Fuoriserie
- Maserati service bulletin, 8 March 2022: matte paint care (PDF)
- Al Tayer Motors, 16 November 2023: the new Maserati GranTurismo launches in the UAE
- Al Tayer Motors: Maserati Grecale Folgore debuts in the UAE
- Mazda detailing
- Mazda newsroom, 16 November 2016: Soul Red Crystal body colour
- Mazda Australia, 2024: Mazda's red, a co-evolution with technology and brand strategy
- Mazda UK press office, 22 February 2022: CX-60 interior materials
- Khaleej Times, 26 February 2024: Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 launched in the UAE
- Khaleej Times, 10 July 2020: Mazda CX-30 launched in the UAE
- McLaren detailing
- McLaren Automotive press release on Zawya: the new McLaren 750S
- McLaren Automotive press release on Zawya: Artura Spider arrives in the Middle East
- Mercedes detailing
- Mercedes-Benz USA: MANUFAKTUR paint and upholstery
- Mercedes-Benz MENA: E-Class saloon interior materials
- Mercedes-Benz MENA: G-Class models, paints and wheels
- Mercedes-Benz Oman press release on Zawya: the G-Class line-up and the electric G 580
- Daimler press release on Automotive World, 16 June 2021: the new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
- MG detailing
- MG UAE: current models
- MG UAE: Cyberster roadster page
- MG UAE: MG 7 sports seats and rear spoiler
- MG UAE: RX9 seven seats, 21-inch wheels and driving modes
- MINI Cooper detailing
- MINI Abu Dhabi Motors: MINI Cooper 3-Door interior
- BMW Group, 6 October 2026: MINI Countryman Untamed Edition and Frozen Nomad Blue
- BMW Group Middle East, 1 September 2023: the new MINI Countryman
- BMW Group, 7 February 2024: the new MINI Cooper
- BMW Group Middle East, 24 April 2024: the new MINI Aceman
- Mitsubishi detailing
- Al Habtoor Motors: current Mitsubishi models in the UAE
- Al Habtoor Motors: UAE launch of the Mitsubishi Destinator
- Al Habtoor Motors: Mitsubishi Outlander
- Al Habtoor Motors: Mitsubishi L200
- Al Habtoor Motors: Mitsubishi Montero Sport
- Al Habtoor Motors: Mitsubishi Xpander
- Al Habtoor Motors, 2026: Pajero and Montero Sport timing belt offer
- Mustang detailing
- Ford of Europe press release, 15 September 2022: all-new Mustang and Mustang Dark Horse (PDF)
- Ford: 2026 Mustang specifications
- Ford Middle East press release on Zawya: Mustang Mach-E GT arrives in the UAE
- Nissan detailing
- Nissan Abu Dhabi (Al Masaood): current Nissan models
- Nissan Global newsroom, 10 November 2009: Scratch Shield self-healing paint
- Nissan owner's manual (Juke, 2025): washing
- Nissan owner's manual (Juke, 2025): waxing
- Nissan owner's manual (Juke, 2025): removing spots
- Nissan owner's manual (Juke, 2025): cleaning aluminium alloy wheels
- Nissan Patrol detailing
- Nissan Global newsroom, 4 September 2024: all-new Patrol unveiled in Abu Dhabi
- Nissan Global newsroom, 25 June 2025: world premiere of the all-new Patrol NISMO
- Gulf Times, 23 June 2025: Nissan launches all-new Patrol PRO-4X
- Nissan Abu Dhabi (Al Masaood): current Nissan models, including the Patrol NISMO and PRO-4X
- Nissan owner's manual (Juke, 2025): cleaning the camera cover
- Nissan owner's manual (Juke, 2025): cleaning aluminium alloy wheels
- Peugeot detailing
- Peugeot 3008 and 5008 handbook, January 2022 (PDF)
- ZigWheels UAE, 3 February 2025: new 3008 and 5008 launched in the Middle East
- Porsche detailing
- Porsche Newsroom, 29 November 2021: Paint to Sample colours
- Porsche Newsroom: 911 chassis and brakes press kit
- Porsche: Surface Coated Brake and brake dust
- Porsche Newsroom: the new Macan press kit, design and aerodynamics
- Porsche Newsroom: Taycan press kit, design
- Range Rover detailing
- Range Rover: Range Rover Sport satin protective film
- Land Rover UK: caring for your paint
- Range Rover UAE: model line-up, including Range Rover Electric and Range Rover Sport Electric
- Range Rover UAE: Range Rover overview, 2027 model year
- Range Rover UAE: Range Rover SV
- Range Rover Australia: Range Rover SV Ultra and SV themes
- Range Rover UAE: Range Rover Sport SV
- Range Rover UAE: Range Rover Velar overview, 2027 model year
- Range Rover UAE: Range Rover Evoque overview, 2027 model year
- Range Rover: Range Rover Bespoke
- Renault detailing
- Renault Arkana user manual: bodywork maintenance
- Renault Arkana user manual: interior trim maintenance
- Renault UAE: new Koleos brochure, June 2024 (PDF)
- Renault Abu Dhabi: Koleos overview
- Renault Abu Dhabi: Arkana E-Tech full hybrid overview
- Renault Abu Dhabi: new Duster coming soon
- Rolls-Royce detailing
- Rolls-Royce Newsroom, 8 July 2026: Bespoke at Goodwood Festival of Speed
- Rolls-Royce Newsroom, 20 November 2019: hand-painted coachline on the Falcon Wraith
- Rolls-Royce Newsroom, 18 October 2022: Spectre unveiled, the first fully electric Rolls-Royce
- Rolls-Royce Newsroom, 7 May 2024: Cullinan Series II
- Rolls-Royce Newsroom, 5 November 2024: new Abu Dhabi showroom and the regional debut of Ghost Series II
- Rolls-Royce Newsroom, 12 February 2026: Phantom Arabesque with a laser-engraved bonnet
- SEAT detailing
- SEAT: current model range
- SEAT: Leon colours, alloy wheels and e-HYBRID
- SEAT: Arona colours, roof options and alloy wheels
- CUPRA press kit: Formentor VZ5 design and colours (PDF)
- Skoda detailing
- Skoda UAE press release (Ali and Sons): new showrooms
- Skoda Storyboard, 2024: all-new Kodiaq press kit, interior (PDF)
- Skoda Storyboard, 14 May 2024: Octavia interior and sustainable materials
- Tesla detailing
- Tesla: Cybertruck owner's manual, UAE edition, cleaning
- Tesla: Cybertruck owner's manual, UAE edition, wheel and tyre specifications
- Carscoops, 21 October 2022: new multi-layer Tesla paints for Europe and the Middle East
- ZigWheels UAE, 28 January 2026: Tesla begins Cybertruck deliveries in the UAE
- Toyota detailing
- Toyota UAE (Al-Futtaim): current Toyota models
- Toyota Land Cruiser 200 owner's manual, European edition (PDF)
- Toyota UAE: Land Cruiser 2026
- Toyota UAE: Land Cruiser Hybrid 2026
- Toyota UAE: Land Cruiser Prado 2027
- Toyota UAE: Land Cruiser 70 hard top 2026
- Toyota UAE: Land Cruiser FJ 2027
- Toyota UAE: Hilux 2027
- Toyota UAE: Camry Hybrid 2026
- Toyota UAE: GR Supra 2026
- Volkswagen detailing
- Volkswagen newsroom: car detailing tips
- Volkswagen Abu Dhabi: model range and Golf GTI
- Volkswagen Abu Dhabi: Jetta equipment
- Volkswagen Abu Dhabi: Passat equipment
- Volkswagen Abu Dhabi: T-Roc seats, roof and alloys
- Volkswagen Abu Dhabi: Tiguan highlights
- Volkswagen Abu Dhabi: Teramont seven-seat SUV
- Volkswagen Abu Dhabi: Touareg highlights
- Volkswagen Abu Dhabi: Amarok paint, seats, wheels and Light Assist
- Volkswagen newsroom: ID.4 seat covers in Art Velours microfibre fleece
- Volvo detailing
- Al-Futtaim Trading Enterprises, Volvo UAE dealer: EX30 press release and UAE range
- Volvo Cars press release, 23 September 2021: leather-free fully electric cars (PDF)
- Volvo Car Canada press release, 31 May 2023: EX30 interior materials
