Dubai Police announce free summer safety checks for cars
Dubai Police has urged residents to make the most of its Summer Without Accidents campaign, which includes a free ten-point safety check.
Launched to avoid breakdowns and issues from the intense summer heat, drivers can take their car to any Autopro inside ENOC petrol stations for the tests.
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With temperatures often hitting well over 40 degrees Celsius, Dubai Police said vehicles breaking down in summer is something it sees 'far too often'.
Reviewing a selection of features, mechanics will take a look at your car battery health, tyre pressure and condition, lights and belts condition.
A vehicle breakdown in the summer isn't just inconvenient; it can be dangerous, too.
The Summer Without Accidents campaign is here to help.
Enjoy a free 10-point vehicle safety check at Autopro in ENOC stations,
and let's make sure our roads are safer for everyone.@AutoProUAE… pic.twitter.com/WTACppETAg
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) July 10, 2025
Checks will also be carried out on your AC unit and air filter, wiper blades and windshield washer, radiator hoses, engine oil and coolant and finally, your fluid level.
There are multiple Autopro sites in Dubai to choose for your check-up, stretching from Jumeirah Village Circle to Al Quoz, Jumeirah and Deira.
Speaking in a post on X, Dubai Police said:
'A vehicle breakdown in the summer isn't just inconvenient; it can be dangerous, too.
The Summer Without Accidents campaign is here to help.
'Enjoy a free 10-point vehicle safety check at Autopro in ENOC stations,
and let's make sure our roads are safer for everyone.'
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