tipeic
Zimbabwean expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Zimbabwean
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English and two other African Native languages
Registration: 19 June 2015
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BMW 745Li Gearbox Issues by tipeic
Hope you can shed some light and signpost me to a really reliable gearbox expert in Riyadh. My Bimmer Gearbox has just packed up and it looks like I will need a complete refab job done. I am inclined to just replace with with a unit already ...
I did a computer test on the car. The report threw up a lot of other issues, which, to my conservative estimate will set me back at least SR20,000. So, there is only one decision; sell off and count my cost. Read More
BMW 745Li Gearbox Issues
Hope you can shed some light and signpost me to a really reliable gearbox expert in Riyadh. My Bimmer Gearbox has just packed up and it looks like I will need a complete refab job done. I am inclined to just replace with with a unit already ... Read More
Best banking institution for a South African? by Paulsum
Guys, I am in the final stages of negotiating an employment contract for a position in Riyadh. I am South African. I would just like to know, what Banking institution is the best to bank with, and is it relatively easy to transfer money from a ...
I am from the UK, but born in Zim. I only got a bank account in the last three weeks with SABB, which is the local name for HSBC. They charged me SR40 to do a telex to a UK bank account compared to SR55 my colleague is charged by his bank. So I ... Read More
Looking for friends in Riyadh by Abdullah AM
Hi all, This is Abdullah. Saudi guy working as an engineer in Riyadh for a local company. I was abroad for many years, ( England and within ME ), I started working again in Riyadh since last January. An open minded, looking for friends to hang out ...
I would be keen to meet. I live in North Riyadh and have been around since June. Am getting to know my directions but would do with local help. I have lived in the UK and Africa and am here on a two year contract. How can we meet? Best I can think ... Read More
Bored outta my mind by Selena121
Hi I am an expat teacher from London, I'm spending the Eid vacation here as I'm leaving for a vacation next month. Is there anything to do other than go to malls? Would love to make some cool friends. Selena x
Hey Selena, my contribution is obviously a month too late. But just thought I might put some ideas in your head for other days. A visit to the Diplomatic Quarter - you can walk around without your abaya; have coffee at starbucks; go down the wadi ... Read More
Car Review: Honda CR-V 2005 by skhurram007
Dear All, I am seriously considering a nicely maintained Honda CR-V 2005 in affordable price. I want to get a small SUV because first, my family is small at the moment with only 1 kid and wife; second, this would be my first SUV and I want to get a ...
Hey, I have been busy lately and didn't check the mail. But, yeah, if you wish to ask, by all means. I will say what I know, then you can make your call. Read More
Car Review: Honda CR-V 2005 by skhurram007
Dear All, I am seriously considering a nicely maintained Honda CR-V 2005 in affordable price. I want to get a small SUV because first, my family is small at the moment with only 1 kid and wife; second, this would be my first SUV and I want to get a ...
Hey, I have great experience with Honda CRV, both in UK and Africa. I have only good memories. I highly recommend. Only caveat - like any other car - maintain car regularly. Weekly checks of tyre pressure, coolant, etc. Investigating any new noises ... Read More
Land Rover service centre by skvuppla
Hi I've heard that there's a land rover service centre north of DQ. Somewhere north of the northern ring road. Does anybody know where it is? I've heard it's supposed to be good. Anders
Hi there, I guess this is a bit too late; but perhaps you can spare a thought - if your landrover is a Td4 diesel engine, you can take your car to any BMW workshop - its a BMW engine. Read More