AutoFay inspector handing the digital pre-purchase inspection report to a customer beside a gleaming SUV in the UAE
Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection · On-location

Uncover hidden accidents & faults - before you pay for the car

Buying a used car? Inspect it before you pay. AutoFay is an independent pre-purchase inspection service in Ajman, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. An experienced inspector comes to the car, checks 343 points across 25 systems, and sends a photo-backed digital report within 24 hours. The Comprehensive inspection starts from AED 349, location fee included.

Dubai DED #1555610 · Independent - we don’t buy or sell cars · Digital report within 24 hours

343
Checkpoints
25
Systems
24h
Report
149
AED from
AutoFay · Inspection Report
Engine & performanceExcellent
Computer / OBD scanGood
Front brake padsMinor
Rear door paintMajor
Tyre manufacture dateOthers
Sample finding ratings · photo evidence on every item
ExcellentGoodMinorMajorOthers
DEFINITION

What is a pre-purchase vehicle inspection?

A pre-purchase vehicle inspection is an independent check of a used car before you buy it. An experienced inspector comes to the car and examines the engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, body and electronics across 25 systems - 343 points, then sends a photo-backed digital report within 24 hours in Ajman, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. The Comprehensive inspection starts from AED 349, location fee included.

Independent - we don’t buy or sell cars and take no commission from any seller. The report goes to you, the buyer, not the seller.

AutoFay inspector plugging an OBD scanner into a car
OBD diagnostics
Technician measuring paint thickness on a car door
Paint thickness
Technician checking engine bay, battery and fluids
Engine bay
Technician inspecting underbody and frame condition
Frame & underbody
Inspector handing the digital report to a customer
Digital report
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An inspection at the car’s location

AutoFay Report · 343 points · within 24h

This is the report you receive

AutoFay · Inspection Report
Engine & performanceExcellent
Computer / OBD scanGood
Front brake padsMinor
Rear door paintMajor
Tyre manufacture dateOthers
Every item rated + photographed
Engine & performance
Engine & performanceExcellent
Computer / OBD scan
Computer / OBD scanGood
Front brake pads
Front brake padsMinor
Rear door paint
Rear door paintMajor
Tyre manufacture date
Tyre manufacture dateOthers
See a full sample report
Transparent pricing · Updated 2026

How much does a car inspection cost in the UAE?

PackagePricePoints
Computer Diagnostic From ê 149.00 16-point computer scan
Body & Computer From ê 300.00 116-point inspection
ComprehensiveMost popular From ê 349.00 343-point inspection
AutoFay comprehensive inspection343
Typical garage check~248

Prices updated 2026 · from the AutoFay database

Pick your depth

Choose your inspection package

AutoFay inspector running an OBD computer diagnostic scan inside a vehicle

Computer Diagnostic

Fast electronic check · Ajman and Sharjah only

From ê 149.00
16-point computer scan
OBD diagnostic scanFault codes checkABS & airbag systemsDigital report
Get your inspection report
AutoFay inspector performing a body and computer inspection on a vehicle

Body & Computer

Paint history + diagnostics

From ê 300.00
116-point inspection
Paint thickness measurementOBD computer scanBody & frame checkDetailed report with photos
Get your inspection report
Most popular
AutoFay technician inspecting underbody, frame and drivetrain during a comprehensive inspection

Comprehensive

Full 343-point inspection

From ê 349.00
343-point inspection
343-point full inspectionRoad testUndercarriage inspectionFull professional report
Get your inspection report
Buy with confidence

Know the car’s real condition before you pay.

An experienced inspector checks the car where it is and emails you a report within 24 hours. If it finds faults, ask the seller to fix them or lower the price - or walk away before you part with your money.

Comprehensive inspection from AED 349, location fee included

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Photo report within 24 hoursNegotiate the price downAsk the seller to fix faultsAvoid hidden repairs
Three steps

How the inspection works

Order online

Choose a package and tell us the car and which emirate it is in. Ordering takes minutes.

The inspector comes to the car

An experienced inspector goes to the vehicle on-location in Ajman, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah - no need to move it.

Digital report within 24h

A full report with photos and condition ratings, so you can negotiate or walk away with confidence.

On-location

Which emirates do you cover?

We inspect on-location in Ajman, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. The Body & Computer and Comprehensive packages are available in all of them. The Computer Diagnostic package is available in Ajman and Sharjah only.

AjmanSharjahUmm Al QuwainDubaiRas Al KhaimahFujairah
EV & Hybrid inspection - 20-point check (incl. Tesla)
Frequently asked · Updated 2026

Pre-purchase inspection FAQ

Q1What is a pre-purchase vehicle inspection?

A pre-purchase vehicle inspection is an independent check of a used car before you buy it. An experienced inspector examines the engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, body and electronics across 25 systems - 343 points - then sends a photo-backed digital report within 24 hours so you know the car's real condition before you pay.

Q2How much does a car inspection cost in the UAE?

AutoFay has three packages: a Computer Diagnostic 16-point check from AED 149 (Ajman and Sharjah only), a Body and Computer 116-point check from AED 300, and the Comprehensive 343-point inspection from AED 349. Prices include the location fee and vary by the emirate the car is in. The Comprehensive tier is the most popular and covers all 25 systems.

Q3Does the inspector come to the car?

Yes. An experienced inspector comes to the vehicle on-location in Ajman, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah - there is no need to move the car. You order online, tell us where the car is, and the inspector goes to it. You receive a digital photo report within 24 hours.

Q4How long does the inspection take and how fast is the report?

The on-location inspection itself typically takes 30-60 minutes depending on the package. You receive the full digital report - with photos and condition ratings for every item - within 24 hours, so you can decide quickly without losing the car to another buyer.

Q5Are you independent of the seller?

Yes. AutoFay is completely independent - we do not buy or sell cars and take no commission from any seller, so we have no stake in the deal. The report goes to you, the buyer, not the seller. AutoFay holds Dubai DED licence 1555610.

Q6What does the 343-point inspection cover?

The Comprehensive 343-point inspection covers 25 systems, including Body, Paint & Damage (42 points), Frame Condition (27), Interior (23), EV & Hybrid Systems (20), Safety & Security (19), Suspension & Steering (17), Tires & Wheels (17), among others. Every item is photographed and given a condition rating from Excellent to Major.

Q7Which emirates do you cover, and which packages are available where?

AutoFay inspects on-location in Ajman, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. The Body & Computer and Comprehensive packages are available in all of them. The Computer Diagnostic package is available in Ajman and Sharjah only.

Q8What is in the report and how do I order?

The digital report lists every checked item with a condition rating (Excellent, Good, Minor, Major or Others) and photo evidence, so you can negotiate the price or walk away with confidence. To order, choose a package online and tell us the car and emirate, or call or WhatsApp +971542584458.

AutoFay inspector at an open hood comparing diagnostic data with the engine bay

Know the car before you pay for it

Book an independent pre-purchase inspection today and get a clear, photo-backed report within 24 hours.

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