The Roads and Transport Authority is now offering a ‘Vehicle Condition Certificate’ which provides all significant vehicle information when purchasers consider buying a used car. The new service is intended to be a proactive measure against cases of fraud. It will provide vehicle information such as condition, insurance validity, impounding history, annual testing and much more. Customers can utilise the service through a text message pin code accessed by the permission of the car owner and then access the Vehicle Condition Certificate on the RTA website (www.rta.ae) for a fee of Dhs 100.
Fortunately, with Dubai’s close relations with international firms like the American CARFAX and European AUTO DNA, the ‘Vehicle Condition Certificate’ service may also cover foreign and imported cars, though details of some of the vehicles may not be available.