Why mobile matters when buying
A garage-based inspection sounds thorough until you work out who has to drive the car there. Before you buy, that is the seller, and asking a stranger to give up two hours of a Saturday is where a lot of deals quietly die.
- The seller has to agree, and many will not
- You lose negotiating position by asking for a favour before you have agreed anything
- The car gets a warm-up drive before arriving, which hides cold start faults
- You lose a day, and on a good car at a fair price a day is often enough to lose it
What we can and cannot do on site
Being honest about the limits is the only way this is useful to you.
| On site | Needs a lift |
|---|---|
| Paint depth on every panel | Full underbody corrosion survey |
| Full OBD and module scan | Gearbox and differential seal inspection |
| Road test under load | Exhaust system condition along its length |
| Brakes, tyres, suspension by inspection and road test | Subframe and mounting point detail |
| Air conditioning output temperature | Underfloor impact damage |
Our Basic and Comprehensive packages are fully mobile. The Ultimate package includes lift access, which means the car does need to come to a workshop bay, and we will tell you plainly when a car is worth that step.
If a car is cheap, recent and locally sold, mobile is enough. If it is an older import, a coastal car or anything over about AED 100,000, pay for the lift.
Coverage and timing
Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman are usually same day. Abu Dhabi is same or next day. Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Al Ain need a day's notice because of the drive.
Areas we cover
DubaiAbu DhabiSharjahAjmanRas Al KhaimahFujairahUmm Al QuwainAl Ain
Packages and prices
Basic
AED 239
180-point check, OBD scan, brakes, tyres and fluids. Report in three hours.Comprehensive
AED 379
625 points, paint depth on every panel, road test, accident and service history, a photo of every fault. Same-day report.Ultimate
AED 559
Everything in Comprehensive, plus module-level diagnosis, underbody on a lift, repair cost estimates and a call with your inspector.Common questions
How much does a car inspection cost in the UAE?
Our packages are AED 239 for Basic, AED 379 for Comprehensive and AED 559 for Ultimate. The price is the same across every emirate we cover, with no travel surcharge.
Do I need to bring the car to you?
No. The inspector comes to wherever the car is in the UAE, which matters because before you buy, the car is still the seller's and asking him to drive it across town rarely ends well. The only exception is our Ultimate package, which includes a lift and needs a workshop bay.
How long does it take and when do I get the report?
The inspection itself takes between 45 minutes and two hours depending on the package. The Basic report reaches you within three hours. Comprehensive and Ultimate reports arrive the same day, with a photograph attached to every fault.
Are you connected to any dealer or garage in the UAE?
No. We do not sell cars, we take no referral fees, and we do not own a workshop that would benefit from finding faults. You pay us, so we work for you.
Mobile Car Inspection UAE, from AED 239
The inspector comes to the car. Photo report the same day.