Free Summer Car Checks in Dubai: What Was Covered
Dubai Police offered free vehicle inspections under its “Summer Without Accidents 2026” campaign. The General Department of Traffic ran the initiative with ENOC AutoPro, under the patronage of the Ministry of Interior and the Federal Traffic Council, to improve road safety and reduce traffic fatalities in the summer months. The free checks were available at ENOC AutoPro centres located at ENOC petrol stations from 10 to 23 August 2026, so that window has now closed.
What the 10-point check looked at
The campaign promised 10 essential safety checks. Reports name tyres, engine oil, battery, engine cooling, brakes, air-conditioning, and fluids, belts and hoses, but they do not list all ten, so ask the AutoPro technician for the full checklist if you visit.
Why summer heat makes these checks matter
- Tyres: high temperatures and hot road surfaces increase tyre stress and the risk of failure.
- Battery: heat accelerates deterioration and can cause a battery to fail without warning.
- Engine cooling: the system works harder in extreme heat, and low coolant or radiator faults can cause overheating.
- Brakes: heavy traffic and heat add stress, which makes worn pads or other faults more serious.
Catching these problems early is the point of the inspection: a worn tyre or weak battery found in a garage is an inconvenience, while the same fault on Sheikh Zayed Road in August is a hazard.
If you missed it
Reports do not say whether the offer required booking or had eligibility limits, and they do not announce a repeat date. Check Dubai Police and ENOC AutoPro channels for any future campaign, and consider a paid check before long summer drives. Dubai Police’s wider community services are covered in our Dubai Police On The Go guide.
