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msjaydee

So, just a tip. Make sure you have a good jack in your trunk and the other tools necessary to change your tires. Oh, and a good spare tire. I was in a car when the tire busted. It was like 1pm on Gulf Rd and like 47 degrees Celsius. We stood outside for maybe 40 minutes and couldn't change the tire (the guys, I mean, not me - I was wearing a skirt) because of the faulty tools. Now, I might be experiencing some kind of sun/heat stroke or something. My body is all hot and cold at the same time. So, remember - good jack, good tires, an umbrella and/or trusty car fixer guy! My first experience with the intense heat in Kuwait. Usually I hide in the a/c. :cool:

legacy

hehe, im a trusty car fixer guy :P u need to be careful who u ride with MJD, and welcome back to the forum! ive also been driving around for the past 9 months without a spare, finally remedied that situation this month tho, so now we're all safe and stuff.

ur a lawyer, sue him for grievous bodily harm and have punitive damages of 100,000KD.

on a more serious note, yes. it is extremely important to carry as many forms of protection from the glaring sun as possible, especially during the afternoon hours. u aint seen nothing yet, temps can go as high up as 59*C.

stay safe!

lme

Just curious is there a "Triple A" type of service in Kuwait?

msjaydee

I asked the same thing and its seems like they don't have AAA. But my sources may be wrong. How can you not have that kind of service?  But if you rent a car, the company will provide all those services. Otherwise, I think you just need to program in a number of a tow truck company. I dunno.

legacy

Triple A,, Something Automotive Assistance? yes, it exists in insurance.

legacy

Triple A,, heard that a lot in movies but never got the exact abbreviation; Something Automotive Assistance? yes, it exists in insurance.

Nomad12

AAA = American Automobile Association.

lme

One of the big advantages of AAA is the insurance is on you, not your car.  This way if I had AAA and I was in MSJAYDEE's car and we broke down, they would still come out and either give us a lift or fix the car.  I love having it because I do not change tires and hate asking strangers for a battery jump.

jazzy851

Now, I might be experiencing some kind of sun/heat stroke or something


:o

As the days go by, it does get hotter and one has to be careful and protect themselves from the intense heat in the region during the summer months. Wish you a speedy recovery msjaydee.


So, remember - good jack, good tires, an umbrella and/or trusty car fixer guy!


Best to probably carry water too, just in case :|

msjaydee

Thanks! I'm all better now. And I was carrying water. I just drank it right before the tire blew up. :P Just my luck. The next day though, whenever I went out, I took several bottles with me!

I miss CAA (Canadian AAA). All the times I locked my keys in the car, or my battery died or my car got stuck in the mud. Sigh. Someone should have that kind of service here. I'd sign up.

jazzy851 wrote:

Now, I might be experiencing some kind of sun/heat stroke or something


:o

As the days go by, it does get hotter and one has to be careful and protect themselves from the intense heat in the region during the summer months. Wish you a speedy recovery msjaydee.


So, remember - good jack, good tires, an umbrella and/or trusty car fixer guy!


Best to probably carry water too, just in case :|

jazzy851

I miss CAA (Canadian AAA). All the times I locked my keys in the car, or my battery died or my car got stuck in the mud. Sigh. Someone should have that kind of service here. I'd sign up.


I'm not sure in Kuwait, but here in Bahrain, we do have AAA service that's part of the car Insurance (optional). There's only some things they cover, car tyre changing is one of them.
Hope others on the forum in Kuwait, can advise you of similar services to AAA.

Jaz :cool:

ps - good to hear you're better now :)

ibra_taher

hi
it is very cold in kuwait :P why do say that was harr

anyway there is some companies offer this servies ,and i will try to give you thier number as soon as i can

welcome to kuwait , i am ready to help at any thing you want , do not shy

take care youreself

legacy

like we said, AAA is available in Kuwait, but like in bahrain, it is part of the comprehensive car insurance as opposed to personal insurance.

msjaydee

See, back home I had my CAA and then I had my car insurance. 2 separate things. I guess comprehensive is better than none.

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