Used car inspection before buying
An independent inspection of the used car you're about to buy, at the seller's location, with a clear, photo-backed report to help you decide.
Why it matters
A viewing and a short test drive show you how a car looks on the day. They rarely show you what has been repaired, what is about to wear out, or what warning codes have been cleared.
A pre-purchase inspection is an independent check of a used car's condition, done before you commit. Our inspector works through the engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, body and paint, electronics and underbody, then road-tests the car and writes up what they found, with photos.
You then decide with evidence: go ahead, negotiate on the price using the repair recommendations, or walk away.
How it works
Choose a package, tell us about the car and where it is, and pick a preferred time.
Our inspector meets the car at the seller's location and works through every checkpoint in your package.
A clear, photo-backed report with findings ranked by importance and repair recommendations.
Use the findings to negotiate, go ahead with the purchase, or walk away.
What we check
The Pro package checks 400+ points; Premium checks 600+. Every inspection covers these core systems.
Leaks, noises, fluid condition, mounts and gear changes.
Pads, discs, shocks, bushes and steering components.
Paint thickness on every panel to reveal repaints and repairs.
OBD scan, warning lights, cameras, sensors and airbags.
Rust, structural damage and undercarriage condition.
How the car drives, brakes, steers and shifts on the road.
Your report
Each system is rated so you can see at a glance what is fine, what needs attention and what needs repair.
Sample report layout
Used SUV — example
No visible leaks, smooth shifts
2 panels refinished (front-left door, wing)
Front pads close to replacement
No stored fault codes
Minor oil seep at sump gasket
Packages
Both packages are full pre-purchase inspections. Premium adds deeper checks for high-value, luxury and imported cars.
AED299 was AED 349
Designed to give buyers a complete picture of the vehicle's condition.
Choose ProWhat'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 AED399 was AED 499
Our most comprehensive inspection — ideal for luxury, performance, imported or high-value vehicles.
Choose PremiumEverything 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.
Before the appointment
We inspect the car where it is, so the main thing you need is the seller's agreement.
Ask the seller for permission. Most genuine sellers and dealerships accept an independent inspection. A refusal is itself useful information.
Share the car's location. A home, office car park or dealership forecourt all work, as long as there is safe space around the car.
Make sure the keys are available and someone can give the inspector access at the booked time.
If you can, ask that the car isn't driven beforehand. Starting a cold engine can reveal issues that disappear once it is warm.
Have the listing details handy. Make, model, year and the seller's claims about service history or accidents.
Read our used-car checklist for what to look at yourself during the viewing.
FAQ
A pre-purchase inspection, often shortened to PPI, is an independent assessment of a used car's mechanical, electrical and body condition before you buy it. It ends with a report you can use to decide whether to buy and at what price.
Yes. Dealer cars can still have repaired accident damage, worn components or stored fault codes. An independent inspection gives you a view that does not depend on the seller.
Nothing is decided for you. The report ranks findings by importance and includes repair recommendations, which you can use to negotiate, ask the seller to fix items, or walk away. See how to read an inspection report.
About 1 hour 15 minutes for Pro and 1 hour 30 minutes for Premium.
The Premium package includes a CARFAX vehicle history report (value AED 145). A history report and a physical inspection answer different questions. see the difference.
No inspection can guarantee a used car will be trouble-free. It tells you the car's condition on the day, based on what can be checked without dismantling it. What an inspection can and cannot tell you.
Buying guides
A practical checklist for viewing a used car in the UAE: paperwork, bodywork, engine, interior and test drive, plus the checks that need professional tools.
Read guide
Signs of repainting you can spot yourself, why a paint thickness gauge is more reliable, and what a repainted panel means for your buying decision.
Read guide The used-car problems most worth checking before you buy in the UAE, from heat-related wear and air conditioning to hidden accident repairs and transmission issues.
Read guideRelated services
Comprehensive car inspection Up to 600+ checkpoints for high-value and imported cars. 
Mobile car inspection We inspect the car where it is — no need to move it. 
Car diagnostic inspection What an OBD scan reveals, and what it does not. 
Vehicle history check CARFAX history report included with Premium. 
Car inspection in the UAE How our service works, from booking to report. 
