The UAE’s used car market is flooded with Nissans. From the rugged Patrol to the versatile Altima, the sporty 370Z to the workhorse Sunny, Nissan is one of the most popular brands on the roads of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. However, this popularity also makes Nissans a prime target for odometer rollbacks, accident concealment, and even salvage imports from other markets.
A dealer in Sharjah offered a 2020 Nissan Sunny for 25,000 AED. It looked perfect. The buyer ran a VIN check that revealed the car was originally sold in Japan, where it was classified as a “R” (repairable write-off) after a flood. The electrical issues in UAE heat would have been chronic. He walked away. nissan vin check uae
Driver's side dashboard: Look through the windshield near the base on the driver's side. The VIN is etched on a small metal plate. Star Nissan of Bayside MyNissan App Information - Mathews Nissan of Paris The UAE’s used car market is flooded with Nissans