Your Complete Buying Guide for the Best-Value Used Cars

Buying a used car in the UAE is easier than ever. As well as private online sales, you can buy directly from a dealership, allowing you to choose the best-value used cars on offer. At Al-Futtaim Lexus, we specialise in selling luxury pre-owned cars to discerning clients.

Whether you’re looking for a sleek sedan or an SUV that combines practicality with luxury, a fuel-efficient hybrid or a stunning coupe, our range of pre-owned cars includes some of the finest luxury flagship models in the market. To make sure you pick the right one, here is our guide to buying a used car in the UAE.

Set a budget

The first thing to do is to set your budget. If you’re looking for a luxury used car, it’s unlikely that you’ll be making an outright cash purchase, and that some level of financing will be involved. You can free up more money to put down a deposit by selling your own car. The amount you receive will depend on the age, condition (of both the interior and the paintwork), mileage, and the model.

If you sell your car at Al-Futtaim Lexus, you’ll get an instant quote that equates to the full market value of your car. If you accept the offer once it’s confirmed, you can then put that money towards your new purchase. Combine that with our great deals on financing, and you may be able to afford more than you thought.

Pick a model that suits your lifestyle

The next decision you have to make is what kind of used car you want. This will depend on your lifestyle. If you have a young family, a compact SUV such as the Lexus RX is a perfect choice. If you have a more adventurous spirit and often travel off-road, a 4x4 is a must, like the Lexus LX.Sedan – Ideal for young professionals and families, they offer power, performance, and plenty of room with no compromise on comfort.SUV – Large cabins and a greater number of seats mean that these big cars are ideal for large families. The extensive cargo space also makes them the right choice for families who love to go on an adventure into the wilderness.Compact SUV – Ideally suited for urban exploration. Agile, easy to park and adept at handling the city streets, they make the perfect family car, with a little additional ground clearance to cope with the occasional dusty track. The Lexus NX is a great choice for an urban compact.Hybrid – Super-efficient when it comes to fuel consumption, hybrid cars are the right choice if you’re looking for an ‘everyday’ drive to take on the daily commute. Not only are they kinder on your wallet when it comes to running costs, but they’re kinder to the planet too, with zero emissions when in Eco-Mode. Options such as the Lexus NXh combine the practicality of a compact SUV with the fuel efficiency of a hybrid.

Test drive your used car

No matter what the car looks like, the only way to know if it’s right for you is to take it on a test drive. At Al-Futtaim Lexus, you can book a test drive online, making it easy to find a car that suits you and gives you that unique driver experience you want.

Deals and financing

Once you’ve made your decision, you can find out more about deals and finance offers by talking to your Al-Futtaim Lexus dealer. If you already own a Lexus, we can talk to you about trading in your old car to boost your finance package. That could mean you can afford to upgrade to a higher-specification model.

Getting the paperwork done

Buying and selling a car in the UAE involves a lot of paperwork. If you’re doing it privately, it can be both costly and time-consuming. If you buy a car in the UAE through a dealership, they’ll take care of all the paperwork for you, saving you both time and money.

Aftersales care

If you buy a used car from a private seller there is one thing you definitely won’t get and that’s aftersales care. By purchasing your used car from a dealership, you can take advantage of special offers such as servicing packages that can spread the cost of your interim, minor and major services.

With Al-Futtaim Lexus, you can also take your car to any of our service centres and, thanks to our unique database, your technician will instantly know your car’s full service history. That allows us to give our customers a tailored service.

To find out more about buying a used car from Lexus, browse our website today or contact your nearest Al-Futtaim Lexus dealership.