Cheap cars under AED 15,000

At this price you're mostly looking at older cars with higher mileage — small hatchbacks and family cars from mainstream brands tend to hold the most value for money, since parts are easier to find and cheaper. Condition and service history matter far more than badge at this end of the market, so a well-looked-after older car usually beats a neglected newer one.

Ask for the service history and any inspection records, and look for repeated notes on the same item (brakes, suspension, corrosion) — that's a signal of costs to come. A pre-purchase inspection from an independent garage is worth the money on any older car.

Insurance, registration renewal and a valid roadworthiness test are the big ones alongside the purchase price. An older, higher-mileage car may also need tyres, brakes, or a service sooner than a newer one — factor that in before you commit.

The same way as any car on Car Spot — free, with no commission. Clear photos and an honest description of the condition (including known faults) bring in more serious enquiries than an over-polished listing, since buyers at this end of the market are chiefly after a fair, realistic price.