r/QatarCarEnthusiasts

Hello, friends! Any garage you can recommend for car painting? I reached out to some on facebook & tiktok but kind of confused of the prices starting from 700 qr up to 2000 qr. And i dont know if the quality of work are all different or end up the same. Please help

My friend said, any modifications require registering it in the car registration. Like dashcam, window tint, and etc. I had asked my car dealer to put tint on my new car. How do I check if the tint is legal (registered)

I got my driving license August of 2025 but I didn’t drive much since because the only family car that we have doesn’t have estimara because of the multiple fines that we have and I heard its not safe to drive a car without estimara so I just stopped driving at all .

These past months though I realized that I might forget driving and stuff so I started thinking of solutions for that and I came up with two options.

1. Get a new car (second hand probably around 80k riyals) as my first and last car that I will use forever. The issue with this option it that I kinda forgot how to drive so im most probably going to get into a few accidents and scratches here and there before even paying the whole thing for the car. On the other hand it is a newer one so it has multiple safety features that can make my (not the best) driving a bit safer and reduce the accidents I might get into.

2. Use our old car. The issue with this option is that it has multiple fines (around 6k) therefore we can’t renew the estimara without paying them. The second issue is that its a 2007 car. We haven’t got it checked in a while but I know deep down in my heart that it has other issues that we not let it pass the test for the estimara.
   The good side about this car is that is already had multiple damages and scratches and everything so another one of those won’t really be a problem and I won’t be worried THAT much if one of the above happened.

So what option should I go with, or which one will you choose if you were on my shoes.

Im also open to any other recommendations if you have.

Are this a thing here? Any leads to shop or individual doing a car audio tuning (DSP).

Thanks

Due to the current situation, the gear oil needed for my vehicle is not available.

Volkswagen part no. G 052 527 A2

I have found people who sell it from outside Qatar. But is it possible to import liquids such as oils for personal use or am I stuck with the any company having to bring it for me.

The amount required is also just 1L

Thank you.

My car had some AC issues so I went to do an inspection on it to see what fully was the error, I knew there would be more errors outside the AC stuff as the car is almost 15 years old but I was dumbfounded at the large list that was found by toyota and the price quote to fix it. I dont think its financially a good decision to spend that much money to fix the car nor do i think anyone would even buy such a car with so many issues so do you guys know where perhaps i could sell it for parts like certain garages?

Hey guys
So i just received a traffic fine red signal crossing from lusail the signal which is in straight road not turning signal
This is the first time i am getting, will it be useful if i go and talk with the authorities
Where should i go ? Till what time they will be available ?

Hello, I enrolled in the VIP Full Course at Doha Driving Academy. I passed both my L and P tests on my first attempt, but unfortunately, I have failed the road test four times

Confused on what to do next.
Should I re roll or change school .
Is it easy to change school ?

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Hello! Hope everyone is doing good.

I was quoted this amount by a garage to do the following repairs with first copy parts. They said a lot of the original parts are hard to get or not available.

Does anyone know a good and trustworthy Garage that works with Honda? TopLine also mentioned a similar amount.

Advance thanks!

I was wondering if it would be worth getting a jaecoo j5 as a second car as they currently have a decent offer on, there isn't many reviews for the Middle East so wondered what the car people of Qatar thought of this. TIA

I recently got my driving license through Dallah Driving Academy and wanted to share my experience because before registering I spent a lot of time searching Reddit and reading other people's experiences. Most of what I found was either very old or people saying Dallah intentionally fails students and has ridiculously long waiting times. Because of that, I went into the whole process expecting the worst

Before I start, I'm Qatari, and I'm mentioning that because I know some people immediately assume that if someone passes quickly or gets their license without many issues, they must have received special treatment or used connections. That wasn't the case for me. I went through the normal process, took the same tests as everyone else, and passed the theory test, L test, P test, and road test on my first attempt

I registered on 07/07/2026 for a regular half course. The main reason I chose Dallah wasn't because I thought it was the best driving school in Qatar. It was simply the closest one to my house and they offered installment payments, which made things easier for me. Before registering, I had heard a lot of stories about Dallah intentionally failing people and making students wait forever for appointments, but I decided to judge it based on my own experience. My plan was simple: if things turned out as bad as people claimed, I would just switch to another driving school

The first shock came immediately after registration. I received my theory test appointment and it was scheduled for 06/09/2026. I honestly thought there had to be a mistake. Waiting more than 2 months for a theory test that most people finish in less than 10 minutes seemed ridiculous. I spoke to one of the employees and was told to talk to the registration supervisor. My brother and I went to him and explained the situation. We even told him that a friend of mine had registered at another driving school and got his theory test appointment after only 3 weeks, while I was being told to wait over 2 months. The supervisor barely looked at us and kept repeating that this was the available appointment and that it might change automatically if an earlier slot opened up. To be honest, it felt more like he wanted to end the conversation than help us

While waiting, I started working through the academy's app. The app contained five lessons, and each lesson had a video ranging from around 30 minutes to over an hour, followed by more than 65 questions. Honestly, the app was one of the weakest parts of the entire experience. The videos were boring, many questions were repeated, and some of the images weren't very clear. There was even an "Appointments" section that was supposed to show lesson and test schedules, but it stayed completely empty for me the entire time. After the first lesson, I started playing the videos at 2x speed and letting them run in the background. When it came to the questions, I'd answer them as quickly as possible without really caring if the answers were correct. Once I finished, I'd check the results page, screenshot the correct answers, and immediately retake the questions using those answers

After completing all the lessons, I waited a few days and nothing changed. I called the academy again and was told to come in person. My brother and I spoke to the registration supervisor again and got basically the same response. Eventually, he told us that if I wanted an earlier appointment, I would need to upgrade to VIP. I asked him multiple times if he was sure and he said yes. So I upgraded from a regular half course to a VIP half course on 15/07/2026. The difference was immediate. My theory test appointment was moved to 21/07/2026. In my specific case, VIP made a huge difference. Whether it's worth the extra money depends entirely on your situation, but for me it solved the biggest problem I had with the academy

I honestly didn't study much before the theory test because most of my friends kept telling me it was extremely easy. On the day of the test, I arrived around 6 AM even though the exam started around 7:30 AM. I have social anxiety and tend to overthink everything, so I was extremely nervous. While waiting, I reviewed questions from the general quiz section in the app and memorized the answers. When the test finally started, I realized I had been worrying for nothing. The questions were incredibly easy. There were around thirty questions, and I finished the entire exam in less than 5 minutes. The result appeared immediately on the screen and I passed. The amount of stress I had before the test compared to how easy it actually was was honestly funny

Later that same day, I went back to schedule my driving lessons. I was assigned lessons from 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM every day except Friday. Some of my friends told me night lessons weren't ideal, but I wanted an Arabic-speaking instructor and didn't really have another option. At the same time, I also received my L and P test appointment, which was scheduled for 05/08/2026. My lessons started on 23/07/2026 and continued until 04/08/2026

Before my first lesson, I was overthinking everything. Would I get a good instructor? Would I actually learn properly? Would I pass the L and P tests? Would I become comfortable driving? I had driven before registering, but only a little. A cousin had given me around three lessons and after that I occasionally drove late at night or after Fajr when the roads were mostly empty. I wasn't confident and I didn't know whether my driving was actually good or full of mistakes

My instructor was Egyptian and probably somewhere in his thirties. Honestly, my first impression wasn't great. Before I even got into the car, he was on the phone and sounded angry. I got in and he was still on the phone. Then he told me to start driving. I was trying to adjust the seat and remember things I hadn't done in months while he seemed to assume I already knew everything. At one point he asked me why I had chosen a half course if I didn't know how to drive properly. I don't react well when people speak aggressively to me and I was genuinely considering asking for a different instructor after the first lesson. Thankfully, things improved after that. From the second lesson onward, he was much calmer and more professional. My biggest criticism was that he rarely gave feedback unless I specifically asked for it. If I asked a question, he would answer. If I didn't ask, he often stayed quiet

During the first few lessons, my biggest mistakes were braking too early before speed bumps and signs and not taking turns smoothly enough. After around half an hour of the first lesson, he unexpectedly told me to drive on the road. I wasn't confident at all, but he seemed completely confident in me. Surprisingly, once I got onto the road, everything felt easier than I expected. As the lessons continued, I completely stopped being afraid of traffic and other cars

The L and P training turned out to be much easier than I expected. The L itself was very simple. The only thing that really mattered was knowing where to stop and when to turn. One thing that confused me was that during training, my instructor often told me to turn immediately instead of stopping first. That made it harder for me to understand where exactly I should stop during the actual test. The P was slightly more complicated. Memorizing the sequence wasn't difficult, but I struggled with knowing exactly when to stop and when to turn because the instructor would simply tell me what to do instead of explaining how to identify the reference points myself. Eventually I figured it out on my own and became comfortable with both the L and P

On the day of the L and P test, I arrived around 6 AM even though the test started at 7. I was nervous, but one of my friends came with me and helped calm me down. Then something happened that nearly gave me a heart attack. While we were talking, he casually asked if I knew where I was supposed to stop in the L test. I told him yes. Then he asked, "Before the line or after the line?" I had absolutely no idea what line he was talking about. That's when I discovered there was a stop line that my instructor had never explained to me. My stress level immediately went through the roof and I spent the remaining time watching videos and checking the proper procedure. When my turn came, I ignored the shortcut method my instructor had taught me and followed the proper procedure. I stopped before the line, shifted to N, applied the handbrake, shifted to P, waited a few seconds, and then continued. For anyone who doesn't know, there was no examiner in the vehicle. You're completely alone during the L and P tests. The L went perfectly, the P was easier than I expected, and I passed both on my first attempt

After passing, I completed the remaining installment payments and was scheduled for the road test on 12/08/2026. Originally, I was told the test would be at 11 AM. Then the day before the test I received a Metrash message saying 6 AM, which caused some confusion. I arrived around 6 AM and the test started around 6:30. I was the first driver and there were two other candidates in the vehicle. I greeted the officer, adjusted the seat, fastened my seatbelt, adjusted the mirrors, and asked if I could begin. The road test ended up being one of the biggest surprises of the entire process. It lasted less than 5 minutes. We didn't go onto major roads and everything happened around the academy area. By that point, I had completely stopped overthinking things. My mindset was simple: if I pass, Alhamdulillah. If I fail, Alhamdulillah. Either way, I'll do my best. That mindset removed almost all my stress

I finished around 6:40 AM and received the result message around 8 AM. I passed. The first thing I did was thank Allah. Around 9 AM, I went to collect my license and the process was incredibly simple. Just a few hours after taking the road test, I was already holding my driving license

Throughout the process, I saw people passing and I also saw people failing, so success definitely isn't automatic. Looking back now, did Dallah intentionally fail me? No. Did I experience any deliberate attempts to make things difficult? No. Were there things I disliked? Absolutely. The app needs improvement, communication could be better, appointment information wasn't always clear, and some staff members seemed uninterested in helping. Also, don't expect amazing customer service

At the same time, many of the horror stories I heard before joining simply didn't match my experience. The biggest lesson I learned is that the tests themselves were far easier than people made them sound. I spent weeks stressing about the theory test, the L test, the P test, and the road test, only to discover that every stage was easier than I had imagined

In the end, I passed the theory test, L test, P test, and road test on my first attempt. If I could go back and choose again, I would still choose Dallah because it was close to home, the installment option helped, and overall the process went smoothly for me. Just don't go in expecting perfection, and don't let other people's horror stories convince you that getting a license is impossible

My car istamara expires on 25-08-2026, currently no money to renew on time. What is the last date to renew without fines and what are risks involved.

If i renew only insurance yhat will be okk

I have about 40 to 60k to throw into a car and need a SUV (that has a decent sized cargo area ), 4x4 and some modern creature comforts would be nice.

I've looked into Landcruisers, Lexus 470 and above then the Patrols.

I've been thinking about closing on a Patrol. It seems common here so parts should be available and people who know how to work on it should be easier to find i assume. Also the year/mileage is more attractive compared to the others.

Now ive been trying to research the reliability for them in the region and it seems to be a good vehicle. Anyone have knowledge, opinions or advice?

We have only 1 parking spot to keep my car protected from sun, we left our 2nd car outside the building and we went for a vacation for few days but for some problems, we have been away for almost 45 days the car is outside exposed to the sun for like 16h/24h how bad can this be ??

Soo basically i just bought my first car but it doesnt have a touch infotainment system nor does it have reverse parking camera … soo i wanted a screen to be installed that has the reverse camera and also maybe apple carplay and stuff … do yall have any recommendations or have you tried any… and advice will help . Might sound dumb but sorry in advance im not the biggest car guy . Ty