UAE used-car glossary
US Spec
Also known as American spec, USA spec.
US-spec cars were originally built for the North American market and later imported privately into the UAE. They lack regional warranty support and Arabic infotainment, which is why they typically trade at a 5–15% discount versus the same model in GCC spec. Insurance and parts availability can be marginally more expensive.
Related terms
GCC Spec
GCC spec cars are built for the Gulf Cooperation Council market — UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman.
Japanese Spec
Japanese-spec cars (JDM) originated in Japan's domestic market and were exported to the UAE used market.
Service History
Service history is the documented record of all maintenance and repairs performed on a car.
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