Engine repair in the UAE: costs and how to order
Engine repair in the UAE starts from about AED 100 for small jobs such as spark plugs or an ignition coil, and a major engine replacement can reach AED 15,000 to 35,000. These are approximate prices from sellers' websites, mostly in Dubai, November 2026. For a price for your own car, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate prices in United Arab Emirates, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Type of work | Price |
|---|
| Small job: spark plugs, ignition coil | from AED 100 |
| Diagnostics with endoscope | from AED 650 |
| Minor engine repairs | AED 800 to 2,000 |
| Engine overhaul | AED 3,000 to 25,000 or more |
| Engine replacement (major works) | AED 15,000 to 35,000 |
Licence and what to check in a garage
A garage that repairs engines needs a licence that covers this work. Auto repair licences described in Dubai guides include engine repairs, so ask the workshop to show its trade licence before you leave the car. Ask for a written quote that lists the parts and the labour, and check the warranty the workshop gives on the repair. Some workshops advertise genuine parts, so ask which parts they fit.
Summer heat and the mild season
The UAE has a desert climate, with very hot summers from May to September and mild weather from November to March. Heat puts the cooling system and the air conditioning under strain, so check the cooling system before the summer and do not leave overheating or coolant loss until July. From November to March the car works in milder conditions, which suits non-urgent repairs.
How engine work is priced and what changes it
An engine overhaul is priced per job, and the price depends on the extent of the damage, the vehicle brand and the parts needed, so the same engine can cost very differently. A diagnosis with an endoscope starts from AED 650 and shows whether the fault is simple or a larger repair. Ask whether the diagnosis fee is deducted from the repair if you go ahead.
What to write in your request
Give the make, model and engine of your car, the year and the mileage in km, then describe the symptoms in your own words: smoke, noise, oil use, overheating or a warning light. Say whether you need the car towed, which city or area you are in, and by when you need it back. Mention your budget in AED and whether you want a warranty on the work. The more exact the description, the closer the offers will be.
Offers for engine repair come through BlaBlaPrice. You describe the car and the problem in the chat, and you can add a photo of the warning light or a leak. The AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE, and shows the prices and garages it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, price and terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to contact, and the request is free for buyers. See also Servicing and oil change and Car computer diagnostics.
Questions and answers
How much does engine repair cost in Dubai?
Small jobs such as spark plugs or an ignition coil start from about AED 100, and minor engine repairs from AED 800 to 2,000. An overhaul typically costs AED 3,000 to 25,000 or more, according to sellers' websites, November 2026.
Do I need to check the garage licence?
Yes. A garage that repairs engines must hold a licence covering this work, so ask to see it before you hand over the car.
When is the best time to book?
Summer from May to September is very hot and hard on the cooling system, so check it before then. From November to March the weather is mild, which suits non-urgent repairs.
Can I get offers from several garages without sharing my number?
Yes. Describe the car and the problem in a request on BlaBlaPrice, registered sellers reply in the chat, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them.
