When it comes to buying and selling used cars, trust is everything. That’s why we created Carabia Certified – a supercharged standard of used car certification. Carabia Certified is designed to give buyers confidence and sellers a fair platform where quality is rewarded.
What Does “Certified” Mean?
At Carabia, every car is looked at individually. There’s no one-size-fits-all formula because every vehicle has its own story. The key factors we consider are:
- Year – how new or recent the car is. We only invite cars that are 5 years old or newer.
- Condition – from the exterior paintwork to how well it’s been maintained.
- Mileage – a strong indicator of how much life is left in the car. Typically we’ll accept cars under 70,000km.
But it doesn’t stop there. Trim, make, model, and spec also play an essential role in assessing a vehicle’s actual value and desirability. A top-spec model that’s been carefully looked after will stand out - and we want to highlight that.
Verified by Experts
Certification isn’t just our opinion. We work with our trusted partners at VerifyBuy, who carry out free professional inspections on certified vehicles. This ensures that every car we put the Certified badge on has been checked thoroughly, giving buyers peace of mind that what they see is what they get.
No Pay to Play
One of the biggest frustrations with traditional marketplaces is the “pay to play” model. Dealers with deep pockets can pay to boost their cars to the top of listings, regardless of condition or value. This creates an uneven playing field, where genuine private sellers get buried under dealer stock.
We don’t do that. On Carabia, it’s impossible to pay for a boost. Cars are boosted on merit, not money. That means if your car is in great condition, we’ll supercharge it for free - putting it in front of more buyers. It’s our way of making sure quality cars get the attention they deserve, without sellers having to spend a single dirham.
Free, Simple, and Fair
If your car qualifies for Carabia Certified, we’ll arrange a quick mobile inspection through VerifyBuy. It’s free of charge. We’ll occasionally send a photographer to capture professional images of your car, helping it shine online. We then boost your listing on and off Carabia, utilizing paid media channels to attract buyers.
And if your car doesn’t qualify for certification? No problem. You can still list it on Carabia, for free, and reach thousands of serious buyers. Every owner has the chance to sell directly and avoid dealer markups.
Why We Do It
Carabia exists to put trust at the forefront of the used car market. Buyers come to us because they know they’re dealing with genuine owners, not dealers looking to flip stock. They know that a Certified badge means the car has been checked, verified, and stands out for good reason.
By removing lowball offers, protecting your information, and keeping dealers off the platform, we’ve built a marketplace where sellers get more, buyers pay less, and trust sits at the center of every transaction.
Carabia Certified is not just about adding another badge. It’s about fostering trust, acknowledging care, and ensuring fairness. If you’ve maintained your car well, we’ll recognize that and assist you in securing the best deal - all at no cost to you. If you're looking for the safest way to buy second-hand cars, browse our Certified Listings here.
