OBD diagnostic check

Car diagnostic inspection before you buy

We read the car's computer for stored and hidden faults, then check the rest of the car, because not every problem sets a code.

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Airbag & safety systems

Computer diagnostics

What a diagnostic scan tells you about a used car

Cars sold in the UAE in recent decades have an OBD (on-board diagnostics) port. Plugging a scanner into it lets the inspector read what the car's control units have recorded.

Stored fault codes — faults the car has detected and logged, such as misfires or sensor failures
Pending codes — intermittent problems that haven't yet turned on a warning light
Readiness monitors — whether the car's self-tests have run. Monitors that aren't ready can be a sign that codes were recently cleared
Live data — such as coolant temperature and sensor readings while the engine runs

OBD diagnostic scanner connected inside a car

Diagnostics vs full inspection

Why a scan alone is not enough

A diagnostic scan is one part of a pre-purchase inspection, not a replacement for it.

A diagnostic scan can show

Faults the car's computers have detected
Signs that codes were recently cleared
Problems with sensors, emissions and electronic systems
Some airbag and safety system faults

A scan cannot show

Accident repairs and repainted panels
Worn brakes, tyres, bushes or suspension
Oil leaks, rust and underbody damage
Many mechanical problems that never trigger a code

Included in every package

Diagnostics are part of every Car Inspect inspection

Advanced computer diagnostics (OBD scan) is included in both the Pro and Premium packages, alongside the physical inspection and road test. We interpret the results in context, because a code means more when the inspector can also see, hear and drive the car.

Learn more in how computer diagnostics help during a car inspection.

Packages

Get diagnostics plus a full inspection

Pro

400+ points checked1 hr 15 min

AED299 was ~~AED 349~~

Designed to give buyers a complete picture of the vehicle's condition.

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What's included

Advanced computer diagnostics (OBD scan)
Detailed chassis & rust inspection
Complete undercarriage inspection
Wheel alignment assessment
Airbag & safety system check
Cameras & parking sensors test
Comprehensive road test
Engine leak inspection
Repair recommendations summary
Structural damage assessment
Priority report delivery

Premium

Best for high-value cars

600+ points checked1 hr 30 min

AED399 was ~~AED 499~~

Our most comprehensive inspection — ideal for luxury, performance, imported or high-value vehicles.

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Everything in Pro, plus

Endoscope inspection (where accessible)
Luxury features & electronics testing
Ultra-detailed buyer's report
Major component wear analysis
Transfer case & differential assessment
Priority same-hour report delivery
Senior inspector assessment
Inspector walkaround video
Post-inspection Q&A support
CARFAX vehicle history report included (value AED 145)

Prices in AED. VAT treatment confirmed at booking. Current prices are limited-time offers.

FAQ

Diagnostic inspection questions

Do you offer a diagnostic scan on its own?

Our diagnostic scan is part of the Pro and Premium pre-purchase inspections, because a scan without a physical inspection can miss serious problems.

If there are no fault codes, is the car fine?

Not necessarily. Many mechanical problems, accident repairs and wear items never create a fault code. That is why we combine diagnostics with a physical inspection and road test.

Can a seller hide fault codes?

Codes can be cleared, but clearing them also resets the readiness monitors. An inspector can often spot this. Pending codes and live data can also point to problems.

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