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Pre-purchase car inspection in Dubai
Buying a used car from a Dubizzle seller in JVC, a dealer on Sheikh Zayed Road or the Ras Al Khor auto market? We go to the car, inspect it on ramps, and tell you straight: buy, negotiate or walk away.
- We come to the car
- 200 checks on ramps
- Brand specialist
- Report within 15 min
- AED 600
How it works in Dubai
1. Send the listing
Paste the Dubizzle, Dubicars, YallaMotor or dealer link on WhatsApp. We reply with a quick market check and the known weak spots for that model.
2. We handle the seller
We agree the time with the seller or dealer, ask for service records and a flat spot for the ramps. You do not need to be there.
3. Get the verdict
Your report lands on your phone within 15 minutes of us finishing: buy, negotiate or walk away, with the repair bill in AED. Then your inspector calls to walk you through it.
Why buyers in Dubai get an inspection
Dubai has one of the busiest used car markets in the region, and a lot of cars change hands quickly. That speed is where buyers lose money: a fresh coat of paint over an accident repair, a gearbox that only misbehaves when hot, or codes cleared the morning of the viewing.
A clean RTA test only tells you the car is roadworthy enough to register. It does not tell you whether the timing chain is rattling, the air suspension is on its way out, or what the car is really worth. Our report does.
- Heat matters here. We check the cooling system and run the AC under load, because Dubai summers find every weak radiator, fan and compressor.
- Lots of imports. US, Japanese and Canadian imports are common. We look for signs of salvage repairs and flood damage. See our guide to GCC spec vs imported cars.
- Fair price, not just condition. Every report includes a fair value range from comparable listings and a suggested offer.
What we check
Underbody, on ramps
Leaks mapped, suspension bushes and arms, steering racks, exhaust, chassis rails and signs of accident or flood repair.
Under the hood
Engine condition, belts, hoses, cooling system, oil and coolant leaks, and the model's known weak points.
Paint and body
Paint thickness measured in microns on every panel, so repaints and filler show up as numbers, not opinions.
Diagnostics
Every computer module scanned, including codes that were recently cleared.
Road test
A 15-minute drive including highway speed: gearbox, brakes, steering, noises and vibrations.
Tyres, brakes, interior, lights
Tyre tread and DOT age, pad and disc wear, every switch, the AC under load, glass and lights.
Where we cover in Dubai
All of Dubai, including Dubai Marina, JVC, JVT, Al Barsha, Business Bay, Downtown, Mirdif, Al Quoz, Deira, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Arabian Ranches, Dubai South and the dealer strips on Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Quoz. Same price everywhere.
Questions
How much does a pre-purchase car inspection cost?
AED 600 for one car, any make or model. Three cars for AED 1,200 if you are still shortlisting. Exotics are AED 1,200.
Do I need to be there?
No. We agree the time with the seller, inspect the car, and send you the report with photos. Your inspector calls you afterwards to explain it.
How long does it take?
About 90 minutes at the car (2.5 hours for exotics). The report reaches you within 15 minutes of us finishing.
Do you inspect at dealers and at the Ras Al Khor auto market?
Yes. We inspect at private sellers' homes, offices, dealer showrooms and used car markets. If a seller will not allow the ramps or a road test, we flag it in red on page one of your report.
Send us the listing.
WhatsApp is fastest. AED 600 per car, report on your phone within 15 minutes of finishing.