Used Car Buying In The UAE: Key Information That Are Challenging To Find

Deciding to buy a used car in the UAE presents challenges in evaluating due to the limited accessibility of key information, depending on the region of residence. This guide to purchasing used cars will explore the readily available and unavailable essential information for making an informed decision.

Challenging To Find Used Car Information

Accident History

Finding the accident history of a car in the UAE can present various challenges. The accident history provides insight into the car's condition, facilitating a thorough analysis of the overall health of the used vehicle.

Although the standard procedure for publicly recording all accidents by the police is in place, there is a possibility that comprehensive information about repairs may be unavailable due to various factors.?

• Getting the car repaired at a local garage might result in a missing report for repairs.
• Photos of the accident and repairs might also be missing for a detailed analysis of repairs.
• This might also affect any traffic fines that might have been incurred due to the accident.

However, depending on the city you live in, there is some or all information available on the accidental history of a used car. Consult this guide for detailed instructions on accessing car accident history. Few government and third-party websites offer to provide this information as a paid service in the UAE.

Number of Owners

Determining the number of owners of a used car is publicly available information. However, obtaining this information can be challenging when purchasing from a private seller or a dealer, mainly due to the absence of updated data. As previously mentioned, certain websites, such as the Ministry of Interior (MOI), offer these details by inputting the chassis number of the evaluated used car.

Service History

A thoroughly recorded service history is a valuable asset when purchasing a used car. Finding detailed and complete service history publicly is difficult. Often, the service history is unavailable for these reasons:

• Used cars serviced at unauthorised centres generally will have missing records.
• Dishonest sellers might try to conceal evidence of high mileage by manipulating the odometer and removing service records.
• To avoid disclosing past accidents or repairs, sellers might attempt to hide the service record.
• If the car in question is old, there are chances that the service history could be unavailable.
• Any cars that have been imported to the UAE could also result in missing service history.

You can check for the service history of a used car at official service centres or even at Tasjeel centres. Here is a detailed guide explaining the services offered by a Tasjeel Center in the UAE.?

Customs Clearance Papers For Imported Cars

Checking if a used car was imported into the UAE is crucial when evaluating it. However, finding this information can be challenging, especially if the car has changed owners after being imported into the country.

Easy To Find Used Car Information

Valid Registration from the RTA

Active Insurance

Traffic Fines

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