How to Change Car Colour in Abu Dhabi

Changing the colour of your car requires formal permission from the authorities in the Emirate. Once you get the permission, you show the certificate to a reliable vendor offering car colour change service. You are good to go after paying the vendor. Here is a detailed guide covering the permission and registration process along with some of the top companies offering car colour change in Abu Dhabi. 

Changing Car Colour in Abu Dhabi

To change car colour in Abu Dhabi, you need to follow a certain procedure, different than other emirates. A simple breakdown of the process for changing car colour in Abu Dhabi is: 

• You go to a Salama centre nearest to you
• Talk to the incharge
• Present the required documents to them 
• Get the certificate of permission for car colour change in Abu Dhabi 

This service will only work if your car is registered in Abu Dhabi. 

Documents Required for Car Colour Change in Abu Dhabi 

You are required to show the following documents for getting a car colour change in Abu Dhabi: 

• Valid Emirates ID 
• Mulkiya or the registration card 

However, a valid police report or an accident report by SAAED is required for car colour change in Abu Dhabi if your car had been in a road accident. In case you fail to procure it, a car colour change request may not be granted. 

Cost for permission certificate for Car Colour Change in Abu Dhabi

The fee to procure a certificate of permission for car colour change in Abu Dhabi is AED 40. 

Vehicle Registration after Colour Change  in Abu Dhabi

Visit the Salama branch to get a vehicle inspection as it is a requirement for getting a vehicle with new colour registered in the emirate. Once the inspection is completed successfully, a ‘colour test’ certificate is issued to you. 

Take the certificate and go to the Police counter to collect your new registration card. However, this is only possible if the Salama branch has a police counter. If that is not the case, visit Abu Dhabi police station to receive the registration card. 

Documents required for registration

• A valid Emirates ID 
• Registration card

Registration Cost for car with a new colour

The registration fee for a changed colour car is AED 40. 

Car Colour Changing Companies in Abu Dhabi

After receiving the permission from authorities for car colour change, you need to find a reliable company to do the task for you. Here are some options for you to consider for car colour change in Abu Dhabi:

1. Leadright 

Leadright is located in Abu Dhabi as well as Dubai. In addition to car wrapping and foiling, they offer several other car detailing services such as window tinting, paint protection, car care and other.

Contact: 

You can call them at +971 (2) 558 5656 or send an email at info.auh@leadright.ae

Location: 

Al Maqta, between the two bridges next to BMW showroom, Abu Dhabi

Time:

09:00 AM to 09:00 PM

2. Foilack

Foilack is based in Abu Dhabi and offers numerous services for different types of vehicles with a German coating. These services include window tinting, car wrapping, nano ceramic coating, car detailing, paint protection film and more. 

Contact: 

You can call them at +97126599637

Location: 

Yas Leisure Drive, Yas Dr St., Abu Dhabi

Time:

09:30 AM to 08:30 PM

3. Car Clinic

Car Clinic offers different automotive services in addition to car painting, wrapping and foiling. These include ceramic coating, window tinting and paint protection film. Moreover, they provide services for other types of vehicles such as marine and motorbikes. 

Contact: 

You can call them at+971 4 341 6667  or +971 50 127 4433

Location: 

Hazza ‘ Bin Zayed The First St – Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi 

Time:

Saturday to Monday: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, 4:00 PM –10:00 PMpm | Friday: Closed

Car Colour Changing Cost

The cost of changing car colour in Abu Dhabi depends on various factors such as model, painting method and number of colours. The starting price is AED 1500 and increases with different factors.  

This concludes our guide on changing car colour in Abu Dhabi. You can also check out how to change car colour in the UAE for information on car colour change in other emirates. If you own a car and want a different colour these guides will help you along the process. However, if you haven’t bought a vehicle and are looking for an affordable but variety of options, check out these used cars for sale in Abu Dhabi. 

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