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The more I research about cars in Qatar, which got initiated with the three am phone call I mentioned in my earlier article, the more it amazes me how much the interest in classic and custom cars has escalated in Qatar and the neighboring countries. The research has lead me to believing that the trend starts in Dubai, then soon later moves to surrounding countries especially Qatar.

Certainly, the economic situation is currently in a booming mode, and that has a positive reflection on the money being injected into the car market. The demand has lead to establishing a car show that is held in Dubai every other year, Middle East International Motor Show. The year 2005 saw the show as the largest international automotive event in the Middle East. The show occupies 11 exhibition halls at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center.

The question that came to my mind was, how much influence did the show have on the increased demand? The show attendees were from every GCC state, royal family members, top ranking government officials, VIPs were amongst the many visitors drawn to the show. Having lived in the GCC region, I have experienced the fact that new trends tend to find it easy to dominate the market, or at least attracting attention at a very rapid speed. To bring the article facts together, Qatar and Dubai are currently witnessing the highest per capita incomes in the world. This allows for the citizen that has an income slightly above average, simply for prestigious reasons to follow a trend or a fashion that is done by VIPS simply for  Read more...

Emergency kits are an essential tool for any vehicle including your classic car.  Whether you have a relaxed trip to the country or a longer trip to a classic car show, it is always best to be prepared ahead of time. Auto emergency kits often mean less time stranded and more time on the road. If you became stranded today, are you prepared? Be sure to equip your vehicle with everything you need to ensure a safe trip – and be sure every driver is familiar with the tools contained in your auto emergency kit and knows how to use them.

What should the kit include?

Tools for minor car repairs including flat head and Phillips screwdrivers, vice grips, adjustable wrench, pliers, pocketknife, or a multipurpose tool containing many tools in one. Other items that can come in handy during a roadside emergency include oil, antifreeze, windshield washer fluid, rags or paper towels, duct tape, and an ice scraper. First aid kit containing basics gauze, bandages, adhesive tape, antibiotic ointment, scissors, instant ice pack, instant heat compress, and aspirin or other pain reliever. A blanket. A bottle of water. Food such as Granola or energy bars. A flashlight with extra batteries. Emergency flares. Pen and paper. A help sign to place in the window for passing vehicles to see in case you are stranded inside your classic car. A spare tire, vehicle jack, tire pressure gauge, and lug wrench. Another handy item to have available is a bottled tire inflator. If the tire is not completely flat, you may be able to inflate the tire enough to get to a service station. Your classic car insurance company details.  Read more...

Classic Car Rental Services in Las Vegas-Dixie

Ah! Las Vegas! The mere pronouncing of these two words conjures up visions of surrealistic happiness that can never fade away. This is the place where dreams escape the confinement of your cerebral hemisphere and turn to reality. This is a place that typically exemplifies glamour, glitz and several degrees of luxury. Surely visiting a place like this is something that everybody dreams of and while in Vegas you need to hire out a classic car that you have been waiting to take a ride in.  Read more...

There are maybe numerous reasons why you are presently searching online for the cheapest classic car insurance quotes. Are you currently paying too much every month and now you have decided to take action by looking elsewhere for the cheapest classic car insurance. This is obviously a major problem and it is important for you to take care of this as soon as possible.  No one can blame you for wanting to look elsewhere for a better car insurance company that will treat you well.

The fact is is that there are plenty of people that are in the same shoes as you and they have also determined to do something about their current situation.  The most common complaint that people out have is usually the higher rates and the bad customer service that they’ve been unfortunately putting up with for years.  Because of your good driving record you have every right to get the best rates and also the best customer service possible.

After all you are spending your hard-earned dollars every month just to maintain your car insurance coverage. You also know that having minimum liability coverage is essential by law.  Obviously you know that things are going to be very difficult if you happen to get in a collision on the road without proper car insurance coverage.  And if you get pulled over on the road today you can expect to pay high fines for not carrying auto insurance coverage. Since it’s so important to have auto insurance every month and you can go a day without it you might as well get the best rates that you possibly can get.  Read more...

Vintage car rallies are always a pleasing site, not just for the cars themselves but the entire aura that surrounds such an event for you truly feel that you have gone back in time. Having said that, the recently held Teachers Origin Heritage Celebration Vintage car and  Classic car rally proved to be a rather spectacular journey, for there was no option but to be mesmerized by the timeless machines that took part.

Set on a lazy Sunday, the Teachers Origin Heritage Celebration rally comprising of 50 exquisite vehicles was flagged off from the exclusive DLF Emporio mall in Delhi and the participants had to make their way to Pataudi Palace and back, covering a distance over 100 kilometers. Onlookers were visually treated to showstoppers such as a 1964 Ford Mustang, a 1950 Jaguar XK 120, a 1934 Rolls Royce, a 1952 Cadillac Coupe de Ville and 1937 Mercedes 170 V amongst other fine metal that includes a 1957 Chevy Bel Air and a number of Buicks. A magnificent site none the less.

Standing as a testimony to India’s solid motoring legacy, most of these vehicles at some point belonged to royalty. Each car has a story to share and each story involves numerous ups and downs, however the cars have been refurbished to the minute detail and the fact that they are still capable of making such a drive with ease goes to show the amount of engineering excellence that these machines possessed. In the very essence of the drive, the rally was a great way to experience the beginning!  Read more...