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خالد تاج الدين

Jan 6

Hey folks, how long did you wait before hitting the highway? I've actually been driving for less than two months, or maybe two years. The car's been sitting back home and I'm worried it'll just go bad. Any advice from those with experience? Much appreciated 🙏🙏🙏

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عمر مساعد
عمر مساعد2024-08-09 14:06
Keeping the car running can prevent it from breaking down.
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علي حميد
علي حميد2024-07-19 23:10
My suggestion for beginners is to frequently drive on national roads, multi-ring roads, expressways, and finally highways. [666]
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رشيد فهد
رشيد فهد2024-01-13 11:49
Picking up a new car and hitting the highway right away can be relatively safe as long as you follow traffic rules.
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خالد تاج الدين
خالد تاج الدين2024-01-09 19:48
The new car had a bit of a smell at first, but now it's gone. You can just buy a car air freshener.
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عبد العزيز أسامة
عبد العزيز أسامة2024-01-06 17:22
Bro, does your car have a plastic smell? Any unusual odors?
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