Dubai’s intense summer heat can be tough on vehicles. Tyres face scorching road surfaces, batteries work under extreme temperatures, and cooling systems are pushed harder every time you drive.
The good news is that motorists can currently get a free car safety check in Dubai without paying an inspection fee. Dubai Police and ENOC AutoPro are offering complimentary vehicle inspections as part of the “Summer Without Accidents 2026” road safety campaign.
The offer runs from August 10 to August 23, 2026, at AutoPro centres located at ENOC petrol stations across Dubai.
Here is what drivers need to know, including where to go, what gets checked and why the free inspection is worth using before the campaign ends.
Where to Get a Free Car Safety Check in Dubai
Getting the free inspection is designed to be straightforward.
Motorists can visit an ENOC petrol station in Dubai that has an AutoPro maintenance centre and request the complimentary vehicle inspection being offered under the Dubai Police “On The Go” initiative.
The programme forms part of the wider “Summer Without Accidents 2026” campaign, which Dubai Police launched with ENOC AutoPro to encourage safer driving and better vehicle maintenance during the hottest months of the year.
The free inspections are available until Sunday, August 23, 2026.
That means motorists interested in taking advantage of the offer should visit before the campaign closes.
How to Get the Free Car Safety Check
You do not need to go through Dubai’s regular vehicle registration inspection process to use this particular offer.
The summer campaign check is provided through AutoPro maintenance centres at ENOC petrol stations.
The process is simple:
- Find an ENOC petrol station with an AutoPro centre.
- Visit during the campaign period, which runs through August 23.
- Ask for the free vehicle safety inspection under the summer safety campaign.
- Allow the technician to examine the vehicle’s key safety and maintenance areas.
- Review any problems or maintenance recommendations identified during the check.
The inspection itself is provided free of charge under the campaign.
What Does the Free Car Safety Check Cover?
The campaign provides a 10-point vehicle health check designed to identify common problems that can become particularly serious during the UAE summer. AutoPro describes its summer safety programme as a free 10-point health check carried out with Dubai Police.
Several important areas can be examined.
Tyres
Tyres are among the most important components to inspect during summer.
Extreme temperatures and hot road surfaces can place additional strain on tyres, particularly when they are worn, damaged or incorrectly inflated. Technicians can identify visible problems that may require attention before they become more serious.
AutoPro’s own summer safety guidance specifically highlights checking both regular tyres and the spare tyre.
Engine Oil
Engine oil is another major part of the free car safety check.
Proper lubrication becomes particularly important when an engine is operating for long periods in high temperatures. Dubai Police’s current inspection campaign specifically includes engine oil among the areas being checked.
If the oil level is low or its condition indicates that servicing may be needed, dealing with it early could help prevent more expensive mechanical problems later.
Engine Cooling System
A vehicle’s cooling system has a difficult job during a Dubai summer.
Coolant levels, hoses, the radiator and other components help keep the engine operating at a safe temperature. A small cooling-system problem that goes unnoticed can become far more noticeable once outside temperatures climb.
AutoPro includes the engine cooling system among the areas motorists should pay particular attention to during summer.
Battery
Vehicle batteries can also suffer in extreme heat.
High temperatures can speed up deterioration, meaning an ageing or weakened battery may fail unexpectedly. Battery condition is therefore one of the useful areas covered by summer vehicle checks.
Catching a weak battery before it fails is far more convenient than discovering the problem when the vehicle will not start.
Brakes
Brakes are another critical safety system.
Heavy traffic, repeated braking and high temperatures can increase stress on braking components. Dubai’s summer safety guidance recommends paying attention to worn brake components or other faults before they become more serious.
Fluids, Belts and Hoses
Technicians may also inspect important fluids, belts, hoses and other components connected with vehicle reliability and safety during the summer period.
These parts may not attract much attention during everyday driving, but heat can expose weaknesses that were previously difficult to notice.
Why a Free Car Safety Check Matters During Dubai Summer
Summer vehicle maintenance matters anywhere, but Dubai’s climate makes it particularly important.
Very high temperatures can increase the pressure placed on tyres, batteries and cooling systems. Problems that remain manageable in cooler conditions can become more serious when a vehicle spends hours operating in extreme heat.
That is one reason Dubai Police has positioned the programme as a road-safety initiative rather than simply a promotional maintenance offer.
The “Summer Without Accidents 2026” campaign is intended to improve safety awareness, encourage responsible driving and reduce the risks associated with poorly maintained vehicles.
A quick inspection may reveal an ageing tyre, weak battery, low coolant level or another issue before it leads to a roadside breakdown.
Is the Free Check the Same as an RTA Vehicle Inspection?
No.
This distinction is important.
The free car safety check offered through Dubai Police and ENOC AutoPro is a preventive summer vehicle health check. It does not replace the official technical inspection that may be required by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority for vehicle registration, renewal, export or other licensing procedures.
RTA’s official vehicle inspection service checks whether a vehicle meets the required roadworthiness standards for applicable licensing transactions.
RTA also requires appointments for technical vehicle inspections at testing centres, with mandatory pre-booking having been introduced across Dubai inspection centres in June 2025.
So, if your vehicle requires an official RTA test for registration renewal, you still need to complete that process separately.
The AutoPro offer is an additional safety check intended to help identify maintenance problems.
What Happens if AutoPro Finds a Problem?
Finding a problem during the free inspection does not automatically mean the car is unsafe to drive.
The seriousness depends on what the technician discovers.
Something simple, such as a fluid level needing attention, may be relatively easy to address. A badly worn tyre, serious cooling-system issue or brake problem may require more urgent maintenance.
Drivers should ask the technician to explain any issue clearly, including how serious it is and whether immediate repair is recommended.
The important point is that while the campaign inspection is free, any repairs, replacement parts or additional servicing you choose to carry out should be treated separately unless the provider specifically states otherwise.
Who Should Consider Getting a Free Car Safety Check?
The offer can be useful even if your vehicle appears to be running normally.
It may be particularly worthwhile before a long road trip, after noticing unusual vehicle behaviour or if the car has been operating extensively throughout the summer.
Drivers with older vehicles may also benefit from knowing how components such as tyres, batteries and cooling systems are coping with the heat.
However, newer vehicles should not automatically be ignored. Even a relatively recent car can develop tyre damage, fluid problems or other issues.
Since the current inspection itself is free, it gives motorists an opportunity to have several important areas checked without waiting for an obvious problem to appear.
Don’t Ignore Your Tyre Age
Drivers should pay particular attention to tyre condition in the UAE.
RTA notes that tyres have a maximum validity of five years from their manufacturing date for inspection purposes, although damaged tyres must be replaced even sooner if they cannot meet technical inspection requirements.
Age alone is not the only consideration.
Cracks, bulges, unusual wear and incorrect pressure can all indicate that a tyre deserves closer attention. Extreme summer conditions make maintaining good tyre condition especially important.
The Free Car Safety Check Ends August 23
Motorists should remember that this particular offer is temporary.
Dubai Police and ENOC AutoPro are providing the free inspections from August 10 through August 23, 2026.
After that date, motorists should not assume the same complimentary campaign inspection will still be available.
Anyone planning a longer UAE road journey or simply wanting additional reassurance about their vehicle’s condition therefore has a limited window to use the current programme.
A Small Check Could Prevent a Bigger Problem
A free car safety check may only take a small amount of effort, but finding a developing problem early can make a meaningful difference.
Dubai’s summer conditions place vehicles under considerable strain, especially tyres, batteries, engine cooling systems and other essential components.
The current partnership between Dubai Police and ENOC AutoPro gives motorists an easy opportunity to have those areas checked without paying for the campaign inspection.
If you are driving in Dubai this August, visiting an ENOC AutoPro centre before August 23 could be a sensible addition to your normal vehicle maintenance routine.
More importantly, the free car safety check is not simply about avoiding a breakdown. Keeping a vehicle properly maintained helps protect the driver, passengers and everyone else sharing the road.
