#engine diagnostics

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InspectCar inspector checking engine bay during cold-start inspection on a used car in Dubai

Engine Start & Operation: 8-Point Pre-Purchase Inspection Guide for UAE Buyers

Before you hand over a single dirham, the first 60 seconds after turning the key tell most of the story. Learn what an InspectCar inspector actually checks across 8 engine-start checkpoints and why each one is a deal-breaker if it fails.

·26 Apr 2026· min read

Inspector plugging OBD scanner cable into diagnostic port under steering column, laptop screen showing engine fault code list

Inspection Guide

Top Engine Issues Detected by OBD Scanner in UAE

The OBD scanner reads what the engine cannot say out loud. From misfires and oxygen sensor failures to evaporative emission leaks, these are the engine issues most commonly found in UAE inspections.

·21 Dec 2025· min read