I learned this the hard way after buying what I thought was a genuine Amaron battery from a shop in Satwa last year, only to have it swell up after eight months. When I tried to claim the warranty, the guy just shrugged and said "no stock for replacement" and basically disappeared. This time I did my homework and found a Dubai Authorized Amaron Battery Supplier (https://amaroncarbattery.ae/) that had a proper certificate on the wall and could verify the serial number with Amaron's system right there. The difference in build quality was noticeable too, the terminals felt heavier and the casing looked cleaner. They also registered my warranty online and gave me a receipt with the official stamp. I know it's tempting to go for the cheapest price, but trust me, taking five minutes to check if a shop is actually authorized saves you so much headache later. Just look for the official dealer plaque and ask to see the warranty registration process before they install it. Has anyone else gotten burned by fake Amaron batteries around here? Would love to hear how you spotted them.