A mobile car service at home means a technician drives to where your car is parked — your driveway, your building’s car park, your office or the roadside — and does the job there, so the car never goes to a workshop. In the UAE most everyday jobs can be done this way: battery replacement, jump-starts, tyre changes and puncture repair, car washing and detailing, ceramic coating, lockouts, inspections and diagnostics. Jobs that need a ramp or a pit — brakes, AC, gearbox, suspension and bodywork — still need a garage. With QARO, you book in the app, see a fixed AED price before you confirm, and the technician comes to you, 24/7 for emergencies, across all seven emirates.
What can be done at home — and what it costs with QARO
| Job | At home? | QARO price |
|---|---|---|
| Car wash (waterless — works in basements) | Yes | Starting from AED 55 |
| Battery replacement, fitted and registered | Yes | Starting from AED 425 |
| Battery jump-start | Yes | Starting from AED 120 |
| Flat tyre change (fitting your spare) | Yes | Starting from AED 150 |
| Tyre puncture repair | Yes | Starting from AED 175 |
| Tyre air top-up | Yes | Starting from AED 150 |
| New tyres, supplied and fitted | Yes | Starting from AED 400 |
| Engine diagnostics | Yes | Starting from AED 100 |
| Pre-purchase inspection (23-point, road test) | Yes | Starting from AED 325 |
| Car detailing | Yes | Starting from AED 500 |
| Ceramic coating & PPF | Yes | Starting from AED 799 |
| Car lockout | Yes | Starting from AED 350 |
| Brakes, AC, gearbox, suspension, bodywork | No — needs a ramp | Book a garage via Garage Booking; towing starting from AED 175 |
All prices are VAT inclusive. The exact price for your car — which depends on things like battery size or tyre size — shows in the app before you confirm. See all QARO prices.
How a mobile car service at home works
- Book in the app. Pick the service, add your car (make, model, year) and drop a pin where it is parked.
- See the price. A fixed AED price shows before you confirm — no quote after the technician arrives.
- The technician comes to the car. For emergencies, one is dispatched straight away, 24/7; routine jobs can be booked for a time that suits you.
- The job is done where the car is parked.
- Pay and get a VAT invoice, with the manufacturer warranty on batteries, tyres and filters recorded against the booking.
Before the technician arrives: a quick checklist
- Access. If the car is in a gated community or a building car park, arrange access with security in advance, and share the bay number and floor.
- Keys. For most jobs the technician needs the key — decide whether you will hand it over in person or leave it with building security.
- Space. Tyre and battery jobs need room to open doors and the bonnet, and a safe spot off the traffic lane if you are at the roadside.
- Locking wheel nut. If your wheels have one, have the key adaptor ready for a tyre job.
- Valuables. Take them out of the car, as you would for any service.
Is a mobile car service as good as a workshop?
For the jobs listed above, yes — the work is the same; only the location changes. A battery is fitted and registered the same way on a driveway as on a workshop floor. The honest limit is equipment: anything that needs the car lifted on a ramp, specialist bodywork tools or a paint booth needs a garage. For those, QARO books a verified garage through Garage Booking and can tow the car there.
Mobile car service at home vs pickup-and-drop
Pickup-and-drop services such as ServiceMyCar collect your car and take it to a garage. That suits a major service. For a job that can be done where the car is parked, a mobile service is quicker — you do not hand over the car or lose it for the day, and the price is fixed up front. ServiceMyCar alternatives compared.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get my car serviced at home in Dubai?
Yes, for everyday jobs: battery, tyres, car wash, detailing, inspection and diagnostics can all be done at home with QARO, at fixed AED prices shown before you confirm. A full major service that needs a ramp is done at a garage.
Can a car be washed in a building basement?
QARO’s car wash is waterless, so it works in basements and tower car parks where hose washing is not possible. It is starting from AED 55.
Is mobile car service available at night?
Emergency jobs — battery, jump-start, flat tyre, lockout and towing — are available 24/7 with QARO. Routine jobs can be booked for a time that suits you.
Which areas does QARO cover?
All seven emirates, across 100+ named areas. See where QARO operates.