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Engine Inspection: 12-Point Condition & Performance Check for UAE Used Cars

An engine that knocks at idle is a 25,000-AED conversation. An engine that leaks oil from the valve cover is a 1,500-AED gasket. The difference between the two is exactly what you find out in the 12 engine checkpoints we run on every InspectCar inspection, before you pay the deposit, not after.

·27 Apr 2026· min read

Inspector crouching behind tailpipe observing exhaust smoke color at idle, hand shielding eyes from low Dubai morning sun

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Exhaust and Emissions: What Smoke Colors Mean

Exhaust smoke is the engine speaking. White smoke says coolant is burning, blue smoke says oil is burning, black smoke says fuel is not burning properly. AutoFay checks 9 exhaust and emissions points.

·29 Nov 2025· min read

Inspector with stethoscope pressed against engine block, hood raised wide, heat haze rising from Dubai parking lot asphalt

Inspection Guide

Engine Inspection: What Our Inspectors Listen For, Look At, and Measure

The engine is the most expensive component in any car. Here is exactly how AutoFay inspectors evaluate engine health across 12 dedicated checkpoints.

·30 Oct 2025· min read