Pre-Purchase Inspection in Dubai
Independent check of a used car before you pay for it.
- Where it is done
- At your location
- How to book
- Call or WhatsApp, any hour
- Payment
- Cash, card, Tabby, Tamara
- Card
- Cash
How it works, step by step
Send the listing
Share the advert or the make, model, year and mileage, plus the seller's location. We agree a time that suits you, the seller and the inspector.
Inspection at the car
The inspector goes over the body, underside as far as access allows, engine bay, interior and electronics, then scans the control units for fault codes.
Test drive
With the seller's consent the car is driven to judge the engine, gearbox shifts, steering, brakes and suspension noises once everything has warmed up.
Written findings
You receive a report listing what is sound, what is worn and what needs repair soon, with photos. It is yours to use when you decide or negotiate.
What pre-purchase inspection covers
Body panels checked for repaint and accident repair
Engine checked for leaks, noises and overheating signs
Gearbox behaviour assessed on a test drive
Diagnostic scan of stored fault codes
Battery, charging system and air conditioning tested
Written report with photos of each finding
Signs you need pre-purchase inspection
You have found a used car online and the deal looks unusually good.
The seller says the car is accident-free but has no paperwork to show it.
The car was imported and you do not know its history abroad.
You are buying from a private seller and there will be no comeback after transfer.
What Gulf conditions change
The UAE used-car market includes many imported cars alongside GCC-specification ones, and some imports arrive after accident or flood damage abroad and are repaired locally. Fresh paint and a clean interior hide a lot. Readings of paint thickness, a look at panel gaps and welds, and a fault-code scan show what a walk-round and a short drive cannot.
Where we offer pre-purchase inspection
A technician comes to your car across Dubai, at any hour. Pick your area for parking and access details.
- Dubai Marina
- Downtown Dubai
- Business Bay
- Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT)
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)
- Al Barsha 1
- Dubai Hills Estate
- Palm Jumeirah
- Mirdif
- Deira
- Al Quoz 1
- Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO)
- International City
- Arabian Ranches 1
- Motor City
- Al Nahda Dubai
Other emirates we serve
Pre-Purchase Inspection: questions
Does the seller have to agree to the inspection?
Yes. The inspector needs the seller's permission to examine the car, connect a scanner and take it for a test drive. Most genuine sellers agree without difficulty. A seller who refuses any independent check, or who will only allow a quick look, is giving you useful information in itself.
Can the inspection find a previous accident?
In most cases, yes. Repainted panels read thicker than factory paint, and repairs leave signs such as uneven gaps, overspray on rubber seals, disturbed bolts and non-factory welds. The report says where repair work was found and how serious it looks. It cannot always tell you when or how the damage happened.
Does a clean inspection mean nothing will go wrong later?
No. It is a snapshot of the car's condition on the day, based on what can be seen, measured, scanned and felt on a test drive without dismantling anything. It greatly lowers the risk of an expensive surprise, but internal wear in an engine or gearbox is not always detectable.
What does a pre-purchase inspection cost?
The cost depends on where the car is, the type of car and how detailed a check you want; high-end and performance models take longer. We confirm the charge when you book, before the inspector travels, and it is the same whatever the result of the inspection.
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Arrange pre-purchase inspection now
Send your location, the car make, model and year, and what the car is doing. You get a clear answer on what happens next before anything is booked.