{"id":2935,"date":"2017-10-02T07:49:15","date_gmt":"2017-10-02T07:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/65.1.85.58\/newsroom\/?p=2935"},"modified":"2017-10-02T07:49:15","modified_gmt":"2017-10-02T07:49:15","slug":"car-buying-checklist-rta-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carswitch.com\/newsroom\/car-buying-checklist-rta-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Buying Checklist for the RTA in the UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you have finally found the car of your dreams and are looking forward to sealing the deal? The final step on your car buying journey is closing the deal at the RTA. Sounds deceptively straightforward but it may turn into a nightmare if you don\u2019t go in prepared. Before you <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/carswitch.com\/uae\/used-cars\/search\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buy a car in Dubai, UAE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, make sure you consult this car buying checklist for the RTA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><!--more--><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being prepared is the key to making the car transfer process as smooth as possible. As the buyer, you will need to take the following documents with you to the RTA. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Passport and residency visa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; If your residency visa is not for Dubai, you will need to bring an Ejari contract as proof that you live in Dubai. If you don\u2019t have an Ejari issued in Dubai, you will have to register your car in the Emirates for which you have a visa. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Inspection costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Make sure that the car passes the inspection at one of the RTA bays. As the buyer, the inspection costs are your responsibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Emirates ID<\/b>\n<p style=\"display: inline !important;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"display: inline !important;\"><strong>Driving License<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"display: inline !important;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"display: inline !important;\"><strong>Car Insurance<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; ServiceMarket can help you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/servicemarket.com\/en\/dubai\/car-insurance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compare car insurance quotes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>AED 400-500<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to cover transfer cost<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You might have to wait a while for your turn so clear your calendar beforehand. When it\u2019s your turn, accompany the seller to the counter and hand in the documents mentioned above. To avoid any potential issues, make sure the seller brings along the following documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Passport and residency visa<\/b><\/li>\n<li><strong>Emirates ID<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Car\u2019s mulkiya<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><b>Release letter<\/b> from the bank if the car was previously financed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After making sure all the documents are in order, RTA will transfer the car ownership in your name. They will also hand you a new license plate and a new Salik tag in your name. And voila, you are done!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sounds like too much of a hassle? We have got you covered! Let CarSwitch professionals deal with the final paperwork at the RTA on your behalf if you intend to buy a car in Dubai, UAE. As the UAE\u2019s premier online marketplace for buying and selling cars, we can handle the paperwork for both the buyers and sellers. So, are you ready for a switchin\u2019 experience? Sit back and browse through our switchin\u2019 collection of well-maintained <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/carswitch.com\/uae\/used-cars\/search\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used cars for sale in Dubai, UAE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you have finally found the car of your dreams and are looking forward to sealing the deal? The final step on your car buying journey is closing the deal at the RTA. Sounds deceptively straightforward but it may turn into a nightmare if you don\u2019t go in prepared. 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