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Used car inspection before you buy
A second hand car can look perfect at the viewing and still cost you thousands a month later. We check it properly, on ramps, and tell you whether to buy, negotiate or walk away.
- We come to the car
- 200 checks on ramps
- Brand specialist
- Report within 15 min
- AED 600
A used car inspection is not the RTA test
The RTA technical test checks that a car is safe enough to register. It is a pass or fail on roadworthiness. It does not tell you about oil leaks, a tired gearbox, a repainted bonnet, cleared fault codes or whether the price is fair.
A pre-purchase inspection is for you as the buyer. It answers three questions: what is wrong with this car, what will it cost to fix, and what should you pay for it.
How it works
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.
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.
What you get
A verdict
BUY BUY & NEGOTIATE WALK AWAY, with one line explaining why.
Cost to make right
Repairs needed now, within six months and to keep an eye on, priced in AED.
Fair value and an offer
A price range from comparable listings and a suggested offer, plus a negotiation message written for you.
Questions
How much is a used car inspection?
AED 600 for one car, any make or model, anywhere in the UAE. Three cars for AED 1,200. Exotics are AED 1,200.
Can you inspect a car at a dealer?
Yes. We inspect at dealers, private sellers and used car markets. We agree the time with the seller for you.
What if the seller will not allow the inspection?
If a seller refuses the ramps or the road test, we flag it in red on page one. That alone tells you a lot.
Do you check the car's history?
We check that the VIN, odometer, service records and the car's wear tell the same story, and flag anything that does not add up.
Send us the listing.
WhatsApp is fastest. AED 600 per car, report on your phone within 15 minutes of finishing.