Turn a warning into a clear next step
Check engine light, rough running or a fault that keeps returning? Start with an inspection and an agreed testing plan at our Al Quoz workshop. Understand the findings before approving repairs.
The initial visual assessment is free. Computer diagnosis and targeted testing are priced separately before work; repairs need your approval.
Three different tasks
A computer scan is useful evidence. It does not replace every physical inspection or prove that all parts of the car are healthy.
Describe the problem and when it occurs. Scan results, visual checks and targeted tests help narrow down what is causing it.
This is the right starting point for a repeated warning, difficult starting, rough idle, loss of power or an electrical concern.
A physical inspection can cover visible leaks, tires, brakes, suspension and maintenance concerns alongside relevant electronic checks.
We confirm which items will be checked and which parts of the car can be accessed. A clean scan alone cannot measure brake wear or establish the condition of every mechanical part.
Request a separate inspection before buying, with an agreed checklist, report and price. A routine code scan is only one part of assessing a used vehicle.
We explain the body checks, visible repair assessment, underbody access and road-test arrangements before the inspection.
Agree the charge before testing
Diagnostic costs depend on the tests and time needed to investigate the fault. A quick initial check and several hours tracing an intermittent electrical problem are different jobs.
| Inspection or testing service | Estimated price including VAT |
|---|---|
| Initial visual assessmentDiscuss the symptom and look for obvious visible concerns. Does not include a full diagnostic scan, dismantling or extended tests. | FreeInitial workshop visit |
| Initial fault diagnosisRelevant system scan, agreed targeted checks and an explanation of the findings, usually within an initial 30–60-minute session. | AED 150–350Including 5% VAT |
| Vehicle health inspectionAgreed visual checks of tires, brakes, suspension, leaks and accessible components, with relevant electronic checks and a findings summary. | AED 200–350Including 5% VAT |
| Pre-purchase inspectionAgreed mechanical and visible body checks, underbody inspection where accessible, a scan and a safe road test where permitted. Written findings before you decide. | AED 350–650Including 5% VAT |
| Extended fault tracing or specialist testingIntermittent faults, difficult access, pressure or mechanical tests and dismantling require a separate plan. | Quote after assessmentAgree the time or spending limit |
Paid estimates include 5% VAT. Repair parts, repair labor, dismantling and further testing are separate. We agree the initial work and spending limit, explain any fee credit that applies to an approved repair, and contact you before exceeding the agreed amount. An inspection cannot guarantee the absence of hidden or intermittent faults.
A code starts the investigation
Tell us when the symptom started, whether the engine was hot or cold, and any recent battery replacement or repair. Bring previous scan results and invoices if available.
Where supported, checks can include stored and pending fault codes, live readings and freeze-frame data, a snapshot of readings when a fault was logged. Available information varies by model and system.
Supply voltage, wiring, connectors, mechanical condition or other components may need testing. A code naming a sensor does not, by itself, prove that the sensor has failed.
We explain what is confirmed, what is still uncertain and what the next test or repair would cost. Any additional tests or repairs and their price must be agreed before work begins.
Understand the difference
A diagnostic trouble code describes a condition detected by a control system. More than one underlying problem can lead to a similar result. A pending emissions code means the car has detected a condition that has not yet met all the criteria for a confirmed code. It still needs to be assessed alongside the symptoms and test results.
For example, an engine misfire may need checks of ignition, fueling, air leaks or mechanical condition. Replacing parts simply because their names appear in a code description can miss the cause.
Equally, no stored codes does not prove that a noise, vibration, leak or intermittent problem is absent. Your symptom history and appropriate physical testing still matter.
Tell us what you see and feel
Photograph a message only while safely parked. The exact wording, color and whether it flashes can help plan the next step.
Share any shaking, loss of power, hard starting or change in fuel use. An engine scan can guide further tests. The cause still needs to be confirmed before choosing a repair.
These systems require suitable diagnostic access and their own testing procedures. We confirm the available diagnostic access for your model. A generic engine code reader may not access all of them.
Tell us how long the car sits, whether it needs jump starting and what accessories were recently fitted. A battery check and charging or circuit tests may be needed.
A report you can use
My Car Repair Dubai
Visit our independent, multi-brand workshop at 39, Al Quoz, Dubai. My Car Repair Dubai is operated by AMF AUTO SERVICES LLC.
Share your model, year and symptoms before visiting so we can discuss which checks are needed. Ask about availability, expected time and any chargeable testing. Pickup and drop off are subject to location, availability and confirmed terms.
Answers before your visit
The initial visual assessment is free. A paid diagnostic session, including a relevant scan and agreed targeted checks, is estimated at AED 150–350 including VAT. Specialist testing, dismantling and repairs cost extra and need separate approval.
Allow around 30–60 minutes for an initial diagnostic session once the car is in the bay. Confirming an intermittent fault, reproducing a cold-start problem or investigating difficult-to-access components can take longer. We explain the next step and agree any further charge first.
Clearing a code does not fix the underlying cause. Record and investigate the fault first, then follow the appropriate repair and verification procedure. The light may return if the cause remains.
No. It can reveal information from supported electronic systems. Mechanical wear, physical damage and some intermittent faults need inspection or separate tests, and not every concern creates a fault code.
No. This is workshop inspection and fault diagnosis. An official registration or renewal test is a separate process through the relevant authorized testing channel.
Yes. Bring the codes, test results and any recommended repairs. They can help explain the history, but the current condition and findings may need to be verified before a repair recommendation.
Call or send the warning and your car model. We agree the diagnostic work, explain the findings and give you a separate repair choice.
