Pre-Purchase Inspection

Pre-Purchase Car Inspection in Dubai

Buying a used BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi or Volkswagen? Have it checked at our workshop in Dubai Investments Park 1 before you pay. Choose one of three fixed-price packages, from a Basic Check to a Premium German Performance Inspection. Every package includes a diagnostics scan of the car's available control units.

Appointment required: book in advance by call or WhatsApp. We do not offer mobile service: the inspection is done at our workshop only, and the car is brought to us by you or by the seller.

A car raised on a two-post lift in the BavarLand workshop, Dubai Investments Park 1
Basic CheckAED 24940-50 min
Full Pre-Purchase InspectionAED 5991.5-2 h
Premium German Performance InspectionAED 9992.5-3 h
Engine Health Check add-on (a separate service, or add it to the Full or Premium inspection)
4-cylfrom AED 6996-cylfrom AED 8998-cylfrom AED 1099Porsche opposed / AMG / BMW M / complex accessfrom AED 1299DieselQuoted individually

All prices excl. 5% VAT.

Our Packages

Pre-Purchase Inspection Packages for a Used Car in Dubai.

Choose the depth of check that matches the car and the money you are about to spend. The packages build on each other: the Full Pre-Purchase Inspection includes everything in the Basic Check, and the Premium German Performance Inspection includes everything in the Full one.

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Basic Check

PriceAED 249
Duration40-50 min

Includes

  • Computer diagnostics of available ECUs
  • Current and stored errors
  • Mileage comparison in available ECUs
  • Visual engine / under-bonnet check
  • Visible oil / coolant leaks
  • Fluid levels / condition
  • Tyres / brake pads / discs: visual check
  • Exterior lights
  • Main cabin functions
  • Photos of found faults
  • Short master conclusion

Not included in the Basic Check

  • Lift inspection
  • Paint thickness meter
  • Test drive
  • Deep engine / gearbox check
  • Detailed repair estimate
  • PDF report
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Full Pre-Purchase Inspection

PriceAED 599
Duration1.5-2 h

Includes all Basic Check items, plus

  • Lift inspection underneath
  • Engine / gearbox / transfer case / differentials leaks
  • Suspension / steering / driveshafts / boots
  • Underbody / subframes / accessible structural elements
  • Paint thickness on all accessible panels
  • Signs of body repair / major accident / corrosion / flooding
  • AC
  • Main electrical systems and cabin equipment
  • Test drive, only if it is safe and the car's owner permits
  • Service history from provided documents and available car data
  • Faults classified as critical / advisable / planned maintenance
  • Preliminary work estimate
  • Detailed electronic report with photos
  • Buy recommendation
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Premium German Performance Inspection

PriceAED 999
Duration2.5-3 h

For: Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, BMW M, Audi RS, Volkswagen R and other expensive / high-performance German cars.

Includes all Full items, plus

  • Extended engine / gearbox diagnostics
  • Operating parameters and adaptations via the diagnostic system
  • Misfire counters, temperatures, pressures, fuel trims etc.
  • Programming history / signs of software intervention, if supported
  • AWD / active suspension / sport differential
  • Air suspension, if fitted
  • Active engine mounts / active exhaust and other model-specific systems
  • Battery and charging system test
  • Cooling system leaks check
  • Known weak points of the specific model
  • Condition of expensive components
  • Preliminary estimate of priority repairs and nearest service
  • Personal debrief with the specialist master
  • Recommendation: buy / negotiate / walk away

Porsche: where the car's data is available and it is technically possible

  • Engine operating hours
  • Over-rev ranges
  • Mileage vs hours comparison
  • Available operating counters
Add-On

Engine Health Check Add-On.

Want to know what is going on inside the engine before you buy? Book the Engine Health Check as a separate service, or add it to the Full or Premium inspection.

What it includes

  • ECU engine diagnostics
  • Misfire counters
  • Fuel trims / parameters
  • Spark plugs removed and individually assessed
  • Endoscopy of each cylinder
  • Compression per cylinder
  • Electronic injector check via available parameters
  • Ignition coils / system
  • Photo / video of cylinders
  • Master conclusion

Prices

4-cylfrom AED 699
6-cylfrom AED 899
8-cylfrom AED 1099
Porsche opposed / AMG / BMW M / complex accessfrom AED 1299
DieselQuoted individually

The electronic injector check does not replace bench testing. Bench test, injector removal, ultrasonic cleaning, seals, leak-down, oil analysis and parts replacement are paid separately.

Please Read Before You Book

Limits of the Inspection.

Every inspection has limits. These apply to our pre-purchase inspections.

  • The inspection reflects the condition of the car at the time of inspection only.
  • No visible repair signs is not a guarantee of no past accident.
  • Mileage is checked only via ECUs that store or allow it.
  • A software-intervention check is possible only if counters / IDs are available.
  • Compression, endoscopy, oil analysis, leak-tightness tests, disassembly and HV battery checks are paid separately (compression and endoscopy are included in the Engine Health Check add-on).
  • The test drive is done only with the car owner's permission and if it is safe.
  • The final repair cost is known only after disassembly / extra diagnostics.
How We Work

Diagnose. Quote. Repair.

01

Book

Appointment required: book in advance by call or WhatsApp. Tell us which car you are thinking of buying.

02

Inspect and diagnose

You or the seller bring the car to our workshop in DIP 1. We check it and scan its control units, as your package lists.

03

Report and estimate

You get the results for your package: photos of found faults and a short master conclusion in the Basic Check, a detailed electronic report with a preliminary work estimate in the Full and Premium packages, and a personal debrief in the Premium package.

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Repair, only after your approval

Want us to fix what the inspection found? Genuine or Aftermarket Parts — your choice, agreed in the written quote before any work starts. We start only after you approve the quote.

Our Location

Visit Our Workshop in Dubai Investments Park 1.

BavarLand Auto Repairing Garage L.L.C

2, Warehouse No: 5B
Dubai Investment Park First (DIP 1), Dubai, UAE

Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00 – 19:00
Appointment required: call or WhatsApp
Parking: on-site customer parking
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  • WhatsApp: +971 4 572 3084, our quickest response, typically under 30 min
  • Phone: +971 4 572 3084
  • Email: info@bavarland.ae (for invoices, reports and documentation)
Real Result

What a Recent Customer Said.

★★★★★

Absolutely recommend this place! The service is excellent, the team is professional, friendly, and genuinely cares about their customers. They are honest, transparent, and always take the time to explain everything properly.

You can really tell that they know what they're doing and pay attention to every detail. My experience was great from start to finish, and I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking for reliable and high-quality car service!

Anna Rossol
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FAQ

Common Questions.

Basic Check 40-50 min; Full Pre-Purchase Inspection 1.5-2 h; Premium German Performance Inspection 2.5-3 h.

Basic Check 249 AED; Full Pre-Purchase Inspection 599 AED; Premium German Performance Inspection 999 AED; Engine Health Check add-on from 699 AED (4-cyl), from 899 AED (6-cyl), from 1099 AED (8-cyl), from 1299 AED (Porsche opposed / AMG / BMW M / complex access), diesel individually. All prices excl. 5% VAT.

Basic: photos of found faults and a short master conclusion (no PDF report). Full: detailed electronic report with photos. Premium: personal debrief with the specialist master and a recommendation to buy, negotiate or walk away, on top of everything in Full.

Mileage is compared in the available ECUs (only via ECUs that store / allow it). Full and Premium include paint thickness on all accessible panels and signs of body repair / major accident / corrosion / flooding. No visible repair signs is not a guarantee of no past accident.

Full and Premium: yes, but only if it is safe and the car's owner permits. Basic: no test drive.

The inspection reflects the condition of the car at the time of inspection only. No visible repair signs is not a guarantee of no past accident. Mileage is checked only via ECUs that store or allow it. A software-intervention check is possible only if counters / IDs are available. Compression, endoscopy, oil analysis, leak-tightness tests, disassembly and HV battery checks are paid separately (compression and endoscopy are included in the Engine Health Check add-on). The test drive is done only with the car owner's permission and if it is safe. The final repair cost is known only after disassembly / extra diagnostics.

At our workshop in Dubai Investments Park 1 only (Mon–Sat 10:00–19:00). Appointment required: book in advance by call or WhatsApp. We do not offer mobile service: the inspection is done at our workshop only, and the car is brought to us by you or by the seller.

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Book Your Pre-Purchase Inspection.

Appointment required: book in advance by call or WhatsApp.

BavarLand is an independent workshop. It is not affiliated with, authorised or endorsed by any car manufacturer or importer. BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen and all other brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.