Active Auto · Car repair in Dubai
Used Car & Pre-Purchase Inspection in Dubai
Buying a used car in Dubai? Get it checked before you pay. Bring the car to Al Quoz for a pre-purchase inspection, from AED 350, and send the listing link on WhatsApp. Get a written report on the agreed mechanical, diagnostic, AC, tyre, brake and visible accident-indicator checks, with limitations and further checks clearly recorded.
Inside Dubai, we collect your car and bring it back after the work. Arrange collection and return on WhatsApp.
Services and Checks
- 01WhatsApp Booking With Seller Details
- 02Diagnostic Coverage
- 03Car Inspection Dubai
- 04Used Car Check Before Buying
- 05Accident History Indicators
- +6 more below
4.8★ on Google
Google snapshot · 2026-11-12
Repair & servicing
Mechanical, bodywork & AC
Since 2013
Operating in Dubai
Written scope
Before work begins
Insurance claims
Eligibility confirmed per claim
Buyer Decision Report
Know What You Are Buying Before You Pay
A used-car inspection should help you decide, not just produce fault codes. We focus the inspection around buying risk, negotiation points, and hidden repair exposure.
Use the report to discuss the vehicle's condition and repair needs before deciding to buy.
What to send before booking
- Listing link, asking price, make, model, year, and mileage
- Seller location and whether the car can come to Al Quoz
- Any accident, repaint, warning-light, or service-history concerns
- Your buying deadline so we can advise realistic timing
What the inspection covers
- Diagnostic scan and dashboard fault review
- Engine, gearbox, brakes, suspension, tyres, and AC check
- Visible accident, repaint, panel-gap, and underbody indicators
- Written buy, negotiate, or walk-away summary
What to Expect
Written Scope, Start to Finish
Turnaround
You get a realistic timeline at assessment and regular updates — not an optimistic estimate that quietly slips later.
How It Works
Assessment terms are confirmed for the job, followed by a written quote you approve before work begins. The agreed scope is checked before handover, and added work requires your approval.
Workshop Access
Our workshop is in Al Quoz. Any outside specialist work is identified in the agreed repair scope. If the car is not safe to drive, we can collect it and return it after the work — arrange that on WhatsApp. On an insurance claim, the insurer may have its own authorised recovery route; ask it first.
22nd St, Al Quoz Industrial Area 4, Dubai, UAE
Workshop Hours and DirectionsEstimate from Photos
An estimated price is given from photos sent on WhatsApp; the final price is confirmed in writing after the car is seen.
Written Warranty
Every job carries a written warranty; its length depends on the job.
Full Breakdown
Services and Checks
The work and checks for your vehicle are agreed in the written quote. This list shows possible scope, not a package with every item included.
WhatsApp Booking With Seller Details
Send the car details, seller location, preferred time, and any listing link before booking so we can guide the inspection flow.
Diagnostic Coverage
Available engine, transmission, ABS, airbag, body and other module coverage is confirmed for the exact vehicle; inaccessible or unsupported systems remain explicit limitations.
Car Inspection Dubai
A practical vehicle condition check for used-car buyers and owners who want to understand mechanical condition, electronics, visible accident indicators, and repair-risk notes.
Used Car Check Before Buying
A buyer-focused used car inspection before you commit, including diagnostic scan, mechanical condition, AC, visible accident indicators, and negotiation notes.
Accident History Indicators
Paint thickness measurement, panel gap inspection, and structural checks can reveal previous accident repairs not disclosed by the seller.
Mechanical Condition Scope
The agreed engine, gearbox, brake, suspension, steering, cooling and tyre observations are recorded, with inaccessible or further-test items separated.
Fluid Observations
Accessible oil, coolant, brake and transmission-fluid observations are recorded where included; an observation is not laboratory proof of history or internal condition.
Electrical & AC Scope
Included electrical functions, AC observations and available diagnostic coverage are agreed for the vehicle before inspection.
Written Report
The report separates observed condition, recorded faults, limitations, exclusions, further checks and estimated repair questions.
Buyer Decision Support
Use the findings, exclusions, further checks, documents, price and your risk tolerance to make the final purchase decision.
Buyer Negotiation Support
The inspection gives you a factual repair and risk list you can use before agreeing the final price with the seller.
What the inspection checks
| Area | What is checked |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic scan | Stored faults read from the engine, transmission, ABS, airbag, body and other modules the car allows; coverage confirmed for the exact vehicle |
| Engine and gearbox | Running, noises, leaks, warning lights and shifting observed |
| Brakes, suspension and steering | Pads and discs, knocks, play and signs of uneven wear |
| Tyres | Tread and wear pattern |
| AC and electrics | Cooling performance and the agreed electrical functions |
| Accident indicators | Paint-thickness readings, panel gaps, repainted sections and signs of structural repair |
| Fluids | Accessible oil, coolant, brake and transmission fluid observed |
| Written report | Findings, limitations, further checks and repair questions, kept apart |
The scope for your car is confirmed before the inspection; what cannot be reached or tested is written in the report as a limitation.
Our Advantage
Why Choose Active Auto
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about car inspection & pre-purchase check
How much does a used car inspection cost in Dubai?
Can I bring a car for a pre-purchase inspection?
Do you offer used car inspection in Dubai before I buy?
Do you offer car inspection near me in Dubai?
Can I book a general car inspection, not only a pre-purchase check?
Do you provide a vehicle inspection service before buying a used car?
Can you inspect a car the same day?
Is this only for buying a car?
How long does a pre-purchase inspection take?
What should I send before booking an inspection?
What if the seller won't allow an inspection?
Can you detect if a car has been in an accident?
Before You Book
Review what to send, what the assessment can confirm, and what to include in your written quote.
Used-car buying checklist: agree the inspection scopeOther Services
Vehicle Diagnostics
Car diagnostics in Dubai for check-engine lights, dashboard warnings, fault code scans, electrical faults, sensor issues, and hidden problems before parts are replaced.
Learn moreMechanical Servicing
Car service and maintenance in Dubai, minor or major: the maintenance due for your specific car agreed in writing, with brake, engine, gearbox and other repairs quoted separately after assessment.
Learn moreAC Servicing & Repair
Car AC repair in Dubai for AC not cooling, warm air, weak airflow, AC gas refill/regas, compressor repair, leak detection, condenser checks, and full AC service.
Learn morePremium & Performance Cars
Brand-Specific Buying Checks
Buying a premium car in Dubai? Use the matching brand page to review common service, diagnostic, bodywork, and inspection considerations before booking the independent check.
Ready to get started?
WhatsApp us or call — we'll take care of the rest.