Author Archives: momekh

Import of cars in Pakistan – bad for the industry?

The budget is upon us. Import of 3 year old cars is currently allowed and that is a problem. Why? Because a car that is three year old is practically new – you get a good price for it and … Continue reading

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Toyota Avanza in Pakistan

2010 has hardly started, and Pakistan sees five different cars being launched! First, there was the Suzuki Swift (covered on CarAdvice here and for Swift pictures, see here). Then there is Toyota coming out with four different cars, all belonging … Continue reading

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Honda Accord CF3 (2002)

I have owned a fair bunch of cars. I started with a Swift (1990-91 model) that had been in our family since 1993. I got it in the year 2000. It was during the college days. Sold that to buy … Continue reading

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Suzuki Swift 2010 in Pakistan

It has been a long time coming. As you are aware, we have been hoping for the Swift to be brought to Pakistan for some time now. Suzuki did what any sensible company should have done and brought a jawdropper … Continue reading

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Buying Used Cars

Pak Suzuki has come out with this very ‘sensible’ offer. Now you can buy a Suzuki Certified USED car from Pak Suzuki Motors Co Ltd. The car that you end up buying from them comes with a ONE YEAR WARRANTY … Continue reading

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World’s cheapest car – now available!

For starters, I do not like the word ‘cheapest’. It gives the impression that the product in question is well, is cheap … this car might be the most affordable car in the world, or it can be the cheapest. Let’s see… Continue reading

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Toyota Land Cruiser

I don’t think the Toyota Land Cruiser (Cygnus) is the fastest, most fuel economical nor the most beautiful car I have ever seen. No, in fact, some models of the Land Cruiser I find quite ugly. I don’t find the Land Cruiser to be the ‘hottest’ car or anything, but I do believe it is the best car your money can buy. Continue reading

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The New Fiat 500C

Imagine a car like this making its way into Pakistan. At first, you’d thing that it is a concept car. You’d be wrong. From 1.2L to 1.4Litres, this car competes with the Mini Cooper and with the pictures you’ll see here, you’d think it’d win. Continue reading

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Basic car care – the top 4 areas that need checking

How many of us know people – friends and relatives – who have cars giving great service for 20, 25 and even 30 years? I remember my friend’s Father had a 1985 Honda Accord that probably still has that new car smell. Here’s how you increase your car’s life Continue reading

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Changing my car’s head light

Have you not always wondered as to how to change a defective head light of your car? Me neither, but changing the head light yourself can save you car mechanic’s fees and give you a chance to bond with your vehicle. Serious. Continue reading

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