Buying a used car in Dubai shouldn’t feel like a game of Russian roulette. You see a spotless interior and hear a smooth engine, but what’s happening under the chassis? Without a proper pre purchase inspection, you’re just guessing. At Car Inspection Dubai, we don’t do “quick look-overs.” We find the faults that sellers try to hide so you don’t inherit someone else’s expensive headache.
The desert climate is brutal on vehicles. High heat, sand, and humidity turn minor issues into total system failures faster than anywhere else. A standard check might catch a bald tire, but it won’t spot the hairline fracture in a cooling hose or a hidden electrical glitch in the ECU. We dive deep into the mechanical and digital DNA of the car to give you the full story.
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A 600-point check is the most exhaustive health check available for your vehicle. It covers everything from the roof rails to the tire treads. Our technicians examine the engine performance, gearbox health, and the entire underbody for rust or structural damage. We also run a full OBD diagnostic scan to pull hidden fault codes that don’t always trigger a dashboard light.
Beyond the oily bits, we scrutinize the interior electronics, AC cooling efficiency—which is non-negotiable in the UAE—and the history of accident repairs. We use paint thickness gauges to see if a panel has been resprayed after a crash. If there’s a secret, this inspection will find it.
The short answer? Yes. While you can check if the lights work or if the oil looks dark, you can’t easily see the condition of the brake disc thickness or the suspension bushings. Expert car buyers in Dubai know that specialized tools are required to detect flood damage or odometer tampering.
Our inspectors use high-tech equipment to measure battery health and fluid quality. We also provide a 10-minute continuous test drive to monitor how the car handles real-world speed and braking. You get a digital report with photos and repair estimates, giving you total transparency before you sign any papers.
Safety isn’t just about having working airbags. It’s about knowing your brake pads aren’t at 10% life and your tires aren’t five years old—even if they have plenty of tread. In Dubai, heat causes rubber to degrade from the inside out. A 600-point pre purchase inspection identifies these “invisible” safety risks before they cause a breakdown on the E11 at 120 km/h.
We also verify the car’s regional specs. GCC spec cars are built for this environment, but “imported” models often lack the heavy-duty radiators or AC compressors needed to survive a Dubai summer. We make sure the car you’re buying is actually fit for the road.
A car is one of the biggest investments you’ll make in the UAE. Skipping a professional check to save a few hundred dirhams could cost you tens of thousands later. A pre purchase car inspection gives you the leverage to negotiate a better price or the confidence to walk away from a lemon.
It sounds like a lot, but cars are incredibly complex now. Between the mechanical parts and the dozens of electronic sensors, there are hundreds of places things can go wrong. We check the stuff you’d never think of, like the sunroof seals and the spare tire's air pressure. It's not overkill; it's peace of mind.
Usually, about 45 to 60 minutes. We come to your location—or the seller's—anywhere in Dubai. You don't even have to be there. We do the dirty work and send the full report to your phone immediately.
Absolutely. We look for the telltale signs: silt in the wiring harnesses, a musty smell under the carpet, or corrosion on the seat rails. Flooded cars are a huge risk in the used market, and we're trained to spot them instantly.
That’s exactly what most of our clients do. If we find AED 3,000 worth of upcoming maintenance, you have the proof you need to ask the seller for a discount. Often, the inspection pays for itself five times over.
