How To Check Car History in the UAE

The second-hand cars are the best budget-friendly option vehicles for those Emirati people who are cautious in spending. Once you start to search for these cars in the UAE market, you accost a bunch of vehicles for sale.

Discovering the most popular used cars in the UAE is challenging, but not as much as a thorough history investigation of them.

A vehicle history refers to piece of comprehensive information about previous owners and dealers, odometer readings, accidents and damages background, and also previous repairs.

Regardless of what Emirate you reside in, the following article will help you to check the history of your favorite car with the utmost precision and legality.

Why the history check of a car is important?

The potential buyers are expected to prioritize meticulous assessment of the pre-owned cars condition for several reasons. First of all, this evaluation enables them to estimate the real value of the car and not to overpay.

Another matter inclines to safety and reliability. Potential risks like hidden technical problem about engine, gearbox and clutch, wheels and tires may endanger their life.

All valid information proving that the car is not stolen should also be observed.

Vehicle status certificate issued by Road and Transport Authority in the UAE provides these demanded details to the applicants in many ways.

The RTA vehicle status certificate divulge the identity of vehicle such as:

• Insurance type and period
• Ownership background and details (who is in legal possession of vehicle)
• Circulars & bookings
• Car condition report (annual state inspection)

Checking Vehicle Test Certificate Procedure

To conduct the procedure of checking vehicle test certificate, the applicant needs no documents but the vehicle identification number or VIN (also called chassis number) and also credit card to settle up the services.

To request, you must follow the steps below.

1. Go to the RTA website (www.rta.ae).
2. Find “Driver & Car Owner Services” from Services section and then click on it.
3. Select “Apply for a Technical Vehicle Status Certificate”
4. Submit VIN to check the car status.

Note that any access to this service is under supervision of the vehicle owner. It means that once applicant (buyer) enters the chassis number at stage 4, a confirmation text message containing a link will be sent to car owner registered number. This code needs to be entered in relevant field by owner.

After steps verification and fee submission, applicant will be able to check the certificate through website or receive it via email address.

Be aware that technical vehicle status certificate doesn’t provide any results about previous damages and accidents.

How to Check Accident History of Used Cars?

The UAE provides several reliable resources to gather official data about the vehicle accident history. The Ministry of Interior (MOI), Emirates Vehicle Gate (EVG) and Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) prepare the necessary services.

In order to immediate access to applicable vehicle background through these platforms you still need the chassis number.

Once applicants enter the VIN number, they receive organized classified information including report number, time of accident and its location.

The potential buyers are also given the information about the accident type (for instance Rear-End Collisions is the most common type). The vehicle registration status, fines and violations of traffic laws are accessible through the websites.

MOI (Ministry of Report)

• Go to website gov.ae
• Find the “E-services” from the menu
• By searching “vehicle certificate” inquiry, enter the chassis number of the vehicle and request for accidents reports.

EVG (Emirates Vehicle Gate)

• Create an account on ae website.
• Log in to your account by your credentials.
• Find the tab “Traffic Accidents Management”.
• Enter the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and get accurate details about the incidents happened to the car.

RTA (Roads and Transport Authority)

• Go to website rta.ae.
• Enter the VIN.
• Enter car’s plate number and be navigated to the information provided.

You can use the services just under approval of the vehicle current owner.

Note that except the services provided by Ministry of Interior, Emirates Vehicle Gate and Roads and Transport Authority, you can get these same services much easier from private companies in the UAE.

The best corporations to refer to are CARFAX and CarReport.

Checking Car Accident by CARFAX and CarReport

These two corporations are well-known for the extensive databases of used cars. For individuals with a tendency to spend a significant amount of money, these compiled arranged data from various global sources help them to make a right purchasing decision.

The great worth of the stablished records by CARFAX and CarReport is when it comes to imported and suspicious cars. www.carreport.com website ready to give in all specifications you need to measure the condition of the car.

End note

Owing a car, whether new or used, requires rigorous checks. Even though the car looks completely new and little-used and checking it seems time-consuming, before signing the final contract go through its details.

Reviewing the car history defiantly prevents further financial losses and subsequent legal problems.

Do not forget that to buy used cars, you must have a residence visa and UAE ID.