Your Car Spot profile is the primary way drivers across the UAE will discover and evaluate your workshop or service centre online. Setting it up correctly from the start — with complete information, accurate location details, a compelling description, and a clear services list — puts you in the strongest possible position to attract and convert enquiries. This guide walks through every step of the Car Spot garage onboarding process for UAE service centres.
Step 1: Register and Start the Onboarding Process
Go to /garage/onboarding to start setting up your Car Spot workshop profile. You will need your workshop's trade licence details, business name (as registered), primary emirate and location, and contact details. Car Spot's onboarding flow is designed to be completed in a single session of around 20 to 30 minutes for a fully detailed profile.
Step 2: Enter Your Business Details
Provide your official business name, emirate (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, etc.), precise location or area, phone number, and WhatsApp number. In the UAE, WhatsApp is the primary communication channel for many customers — make sure your WhatsApp number is correct and monitored. Add your website URL if you have one.
Step 3: Write Your Workshop Description
Your description is your primary opportunity to communicate your workshop's value to drivers researching their options on Car Spot. Cover: how many years you have been operating in the UAE, the vehicle brands and types you specialise in, any manufacturer-trained technicians on your team, key equipment or capabilities (such as EV servicing or advanced diagnostics), and the standards you hold yourself to. Aim for 100 to 200 words — enough to be informative without being overwhelming.
- Years of operation in the UAE and any predecessor history
- Vehicle make and type specialisms (luxury, Japanese, European, 4x4, EVs)
- Key services that differentiate you (MVPI prep, AC specialists, OEM parts only)
- Team qualifications or manufacturer certifications
- What makes your workshop the best choice for UAE drivers
Step 4: List Your Services
Select every service category you genuinely offer. At minimum, UAE service centres should list: air conditioning servicing, MVPI inspection preparation, engine diagnostics, oil and filter changes, tyre services, brake inspection and replacement, and battery services. If you offer EV servicing or specialist brand work, ensure these are listed — they are high-search-value categories on Car Spot.
Step 5: Set Opening Hours
UAE working hours follow a Sunday to Thursday pattern for most businesses, with many workshops also open on Saturday and some on Friday morning. Enter your accurate opening hours including any Friday or Saturday availability. Drivers frequently search for workshops open on the weekend, and if your hours are missing or incorrect, you will lose those enquiries to a competitor whose availability is clearly shown.
Step 6: Upload Photos
Upload at least 6 high-quality photos of your workshop: the exterior facade (essential for recognition when customers arrive), the reception or waiting area, workshop bays showing equipment, and team photos. Good photos are one of the most effective trust signals for UAE drivers — particularly expats researching a workshop they have never visited before.
