--- title: "RTA Vehicle Inspection Arabic Remarks Translation" description: "Buying a used car in Dubai. The RTA passing certificate has Arabic notes in the remarks column. What they say could save you tens of thousands of dirhams." url: "https://onlinetranslation.ae/blog/rta-vehicle-remarks-arabic-translation/" lang: "en-AE" --- [](/blog)Back to Blog*Daily Blog* # The RTA Vehicle Inspection Has Arabic Remarks. They Might Say "Chassis Repaired." 3 min read You found a great deal on Dubizzle. The seller says the car is "accident-free." The RTA testing certificate says "passed." But there's a line of Arabic text in the remarks column that nobody mentioned. It says "هيكل مُصلح" — chassis repaired. ## What the remarks column contains RTA vehicle testing certificates include a remarks section in Arabic. This section records anything the inspector noted during testing that doesn't prevent the vehicle from passing but is worth documenting. - هيكل مُصلح (chassis repaired). The vehicle had structural damage that was repaired. The car still drives, but resale value drops significantly and insurance may be affected. - حادث سابق (previous accident). Recorded accident history, even if fully repaired. - تغيير لون (colour changed). The vehicle was repainted from its original colour. This must match the registration card. - معدّل (modified). Aftermarket modifications noted by the inspector. A car can "pass" RTA testing and still carry remarks that dramatically affect its value. "Passed" means roadworthy. It doesn't mean damage-free. ## Why sellers don't mention it Most buyers on Dubizzle check whether the car passed RTA testing. They don't ask about the Arabic remarks because they can't read them. Sellers know this. A car with "chassis repaired" in the remarks is worth significantly less. Without that disclosure, the seller lists it at full market price — a difference of tens of thousands of dirhams. This isn't always deliberate fraud. Some sellers genuinely don't know what the Arabic says either. They bought the car from someone else who also didn't read the remarks. ## Before you pay Ask the seller for the RTA testing certificate. If they won't share it, that's a signal. If they do share it, send the Arabic remarks for translation before you negotiate the price. A [](/personal)certified translation of an RTA certificate takes minutes and costs a fraction of a bad purchase. If you're buying a used car and the RTA certificate has Arabic remarks you can't read, send it on WhatsApp — [+971 50 862 0217](https://wa.me/971508620217). We'll translate the remarks so you know what you're buying. ## Common questions ### What do Arabic remarks on an RTA certificate mean? They note previous damage, repairs, colour changes, or modifications. Common entries include "chassis repaired" and "previous accident" — things that affect value and insurance. ### Should I translate the RTA certificate before buying? Yes. A car can "pass" testing and still have significant remarks. A [](/personal)certified translation costs far less than buying a damaged vehicle. ### Can I get the RTA history in English? Official RTA certificates are in Arabic. Some online services offer partial English summaries, but for complete details, get the certificate translated. ### Buying a used car in Dubai? Send the RTA certificate via WhatsApp. We'll translate the Arabic remarks before you pay. [WhatsApp the Certificate](https://wa.me/971508620217) +971 50 862 0217 [Your document concierge](/about/#concierge-model) — we review before you pay. ## Related [](/blog/insurance-claim-denied-arabic-policy) ### Insurance Arabic Policy When the exclusion clause is in Arabic [](/personal) ### Personal Documents Certified translation for all personal documents [](/blog/typing-center-overcharged-translation) ### Typing Centre Costs What translation actually costs in Dubai