Erhamah Alshamsi https://erhamah.ae/ Erhamah Alshamsi is an Emirati founder and analyst. Analysis on the Gulf, energy and technology from the founder of Spare. en Desert season prep: getting your 4x4 ready for winter campinghttps://erhamah.ae/articles/desert-season-4x4-prep-uae/https://erhamah.ae/articles/desert-season-4x4-prep-uae/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTCamping season starts in October. The tyre, cooling, recovery gear and mechanical checks to run on your 4x4 before your first desert trip of the winter.Erhamah AlshamsiCar maintenance4x4Desert driving How to spot a fake auto part before you payhttps://erhamah.ae/articles/how-to-spot-fake-auto-parts/https://erhamah.ae/articles/how-to-spot-fake-auto-parts/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTCounterfeit brake pads, filters and bearings look close to the real thing. The price, packaging, part and seller checks that catch fakes before you buy.Erhamah AlshamsiBuying guideSpare partsCounterfeits What UAE summer heat does to your car, part by parthttps://erhamah.ae/articles/uae-summer-heat-car-damage/https://erhamah.ae/articles/uae-summer-heat-car-damage/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe battery fails first, then cooling, tyres, rubber and the AC. What UAE summer heat damages in your car, the warning signs, and what to check before June.Erhamah AlshamsiCar maintenanceUAE drivingSummer The 10-minute weekly car check for UAE drivershttps://erhamah.ae/articles/weekly-car-check-uae/https://erhamah.ae/articles/weekly-car-check-uae/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTTyres, fluids, lights, battery and AC. A 10-minute weekly routine that catches most car problems early, written for UAE heat, sand and highway driving.Erhamah AlshamsiCar maintenanceUAE drivingChecklist