In a region where used car deals often rely on trust and guesswork, AutoData Middle East has stepped in to change the game. Based in Dubai and part of the World Automotive Group (WAG), they’ve quickly built a reputation as the Middle East’s go-to provider of automotive intelligence. Their goal is simple but powerful: give everyone - from everyday buyers to banks and insurers - the right data to make smarter decisions about cars.
The Vehicle Report Platform
Launched in May 2024, the Vehicle Report has already attracted over 42,000 users and partnered with more than 40 major industry players. At its core, the platform turns a simple VIN lookup into a full breakdown of a car’s story:
- History reports (ownership, accidents, service records).
- Damage assessments for imported and local cars.
- Market-based valuations to show what a car is really worth.
- Recall information to flag safety issues.
- Full specs and equipment details, even for complex imports.
It’s all powered by big data and machine learning, with the platform crunching thousands of data points daily to keep information accurate and up to date.
Big Partnerships, Bigger Impact
One of the biggest milestones came in August 2025, when AutoData signed a partnership with Mercedes-Benz Connectivity Services GmbH. This marked the first OEM data integration of its kind in the region, unlocking direct factory-level vehicle specs via secure APIs. For tricky cases like custom orders or rare VINs, this means precise identification and detailed configuration data - something the market has sorely lacked.
AutoData has also teamed up with international providers like CARFAX, filling in the gaps for vehicles imported from abroad. This global reach ensures GCC buyers and sellers know a car’s true history before it even enters the country.
Closer to home, AutoData’s collaboration with Carabia highlights how embedded vehicle intelligence can transform online car marketplaces, giving buyers and sellers confidence through verified data and transparent reporting.
Tackling Market Challenges
For years, the GCC’s used car market has struggled with limited information and low transparency. Imported vehicles with missing histories, inconsistent VINs, and vague descriptions left buyers guessing and sellers underselling. AutoData’s Vehicle Report flips that dynamic. By combining OEM data, international sources, and proprietary research, they’ve built what is widely seen as the most accurate vehicle database in the GCC.
Why It Matters
This isn’t just about data - it’s about trust. By surfacing the truth behind every car, AutoData is helping mature the regional market, reduce misinformation, and give buyers and sellers a common ground. With every partnership and tech upgrade, they’re pushing the Middle East’s automotive industry closer to global standards of transparency.
And this is only the beginning. As AutoData continues to add services and expand its partnerships, it’s setting the foundation for a future where buying and selling cars in the region is less about guesswork - and more about confidence.
