Automotive Inspector / Used Car Buyer – Closer

KAVAK; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KAVAK is looking for a commercially driven Automotive Inspector / Used Car Buyer to join our UAE sourcing team. This hands-on role combines vehicle inspection, valuation, negotiation and deal closure to secure the right cars at the right price.

You will conduct detailed inspections, use diagnostic tools, road-test vehicles, and prepare accurate reports while maintaining knowledge of UAE used-car prices and market trends.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years UAE automotive experience, in inspection, buying, or dealership.
• UAE driving license (manual and automatic).

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections covering body, paint, chassis, engine, transmission, suspension and overall vehicle condition.
• Use diagnostic tools (OBD scanners, paint thickness gauges, tire tread gauges) to detect faults, accident history or hidden damage.
• Road-test vehicles to assess drivability, noise, vibration and handling issues.
• Identify accident history, repairs, mechanical issues and factors affecting vehicle value.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports and recommend the right purchase price.
• Meet sellers, understand their expectations and negotiate offers.
• Handle objections and close vehicle purchases within approved pricing guidelines.

Skills

Negotiation

Closing deals

Vehicle inspection

Valuation

Education

Automotive/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

OBD scanners

Paint thickness gauges

Tire tread gauges

Job description

Job description

KAVAK is looking for a commercially driven Automotive Inspector / Used Car Buyer – Closer to joinour sourcing team. This is a hands-on role combining vehicle inspection, valuation, negotiation anddeal closing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed inspections covering body, paint, chassis, engine, transmission, suspension andoverall vehicle condition.
• Use diagnostic tools (OBD scanners, paint thickness gauges, tire tread gauges) to detect faults,accident history or hidden damage.
• Road-test vehicles to assess drivability, noise, vibration and handling issues.
• Identify accident history, repairs, mechanical issues and factors affecting vehicle value.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports and recommend the right purchase price.
• Meet sellers, understand their expectations and negotiate offers.
• Handle objections and close vehicle purchases within approved pricing guidelines.
• Maintain strong knowledge of UAE used-car prices, market trends and demand.
• Own the process from inspection to valuation, negotiation and purchase.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of UAE automotive experience, preferably in vehicle inspection, used-car buying,dealership or auction environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of used vehicles and valuation.
• Proven negotiation and closing skills.
• Commercially confident with the ability to buy the right car at the right price.
• UAE driving licence mandatory (manual and automatic).
• Good spoken English; Arabic preferred, Hindi a plus, for customer interaction.

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