Car Cash Deals
Your step by step guide to buying a used car in Dubai without getting ripped off
5 things you need to do before you handover your money to the seller
#1 Request the VIN/Chasis Number to confirm accident history of the vehicle.
Click here to enter the VIN/Chasis number and it will show you complete accident history of the vehicle
Once you have confirmed there are no major accidents i.e. Chasis damage, engine damage etc
#2 The next step is to review the Service history of the vehicle –
Ideally you want the complete history from dealership as it indicates a car has been well taken care of
Partial or No history is very common in Dubai, in this case pay close attention to step #3
If you like the car and there are no major accidents, its always best to take the car to...
..#3 Comprehensive RTA test (Aed 450) in any of the Tasjeel Branch in UAE
These are some Major Issues you need to be aware of, if you find any of these in the report, consider walking away from the deal
More than 1 panel repainted next to each other – This could be an indication of a previous accident. ask the inspector at tasjeel to explain the possible reason for this.
This information will not be on the report but you have the right to request additional details from the inspector.
Chassis condition (any sort of damage in chassis means car has been in an accident)
Transmission fault/ Gearbox issue, these can be very costly to repair
Faulty Engine (ask inspector for more details if this shows up)
Make sure to check the current mileage is greater than previously mentioned in the report
Airbag status–If deployed can be indication of a major accident
There are some minor issues that may present itself on the inspection report such as:
Oil leaks
Bushes
Engine mounting
Gearbox mounting
Ac compressor/gas leak
Computer test – electronic fault, steering wheel
But if everything mentioned at Step #3 is acceptable, you shouldn’t be worried about these minor issues as they don’t have any effect on your driving experience or the lifespan of your vehicle and generally they are easy and cheap to fix
Remember: If you are unclear about anything, you have the right to ask the inspector to explain in more detail about any of the issues in the report
Once the car has passed RTA inspection and there are no major issues in the report
The next step is to
#4 Purchase insurance which can be done at Tasjeel itself or you can get insurance from use at a much lower rate (link)
#5 Register or transfer the car under your name
If transferring an already registered vehicle, make sure all the fines are cleared or you won’t be able to transfer the vehicle under your name
Both parties have to be present for this process at Shamil or Tasjeel
Documents you will require are
Emirates ID
Driving license (Have to pay Aed 200 if registering without one)
Transfer Fee of about 800 AED
Tips & Advice
If you are unclear about anything, you have the right to ask the inspector to explain to you in more details about any of the issues in the report
Make sure to discuss payment terms before you start this process such as:
Will you be paying cash or bank transfer?
Will you make the payment before or after the car has been transferred to your name?
If transferring an already registered vehicle, make sure all the fines are cleared or you won’t be to transfer the vehicle under your name
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The process is the same for car financing, you just need to make the seller aware you will be paying using car loan, as the seller will be receiving the payment after 5 working days
Yes you can, you just have to pay Additional 200 Aed at the counter to register the car under your name without a license
Not really, but if you are planning to export the car to another country, in that case you can buy a car without UAE residence
You can visit any bank, they will be able to help you out. If you are looking for cars to buy using finance, you can contact us as well, we can assist you with the whole process
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