Modified testing
The centre handles inspections and certification-related checks for modified cars, giving enthusiasts a dedicated place to start the process.
Automobile Touring Club Technical Centre - Al Qusais
Al Qusais
Automobile Touring Club Technical Centre - Al Qusais is a car inspection station known for modified-vehicle testing and vehicle examinations. Reviews also mention certification paperwork for modified cars, although you should confirm with RTA what documentation will actually be accepted before paying.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
148 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Physical service
One review found the service quick when handled in person, despite problems with online services and phone contact.
Helpful staff
Reviews describe the staff as friendly, efficient, helpful and supportive during the visit.
Vehicle checks
A customer described a technology-assisted inspection of the chassis and other vehicle parts before obtaining an NOC card.
Tips for a Better Visit
Go in person. Use an in-person visit rather than relying on online services; one customer specifically found physical service quicker.
Allow time. Build several hours into your visit: customers reported waits of more than two hours and, in one case, six hours.
Check acceptance. Before paying for a certificate, ask RTA whether that exact document will approve your modification; one customer paid but still needed RTA approval.
Confirm hours. Do not assume the hours shown online are current; repeated reviews report unanswered calls and ask when the centre opens.
Plan the visit
Practical details
57 14th St
Al Qusais Ind. Third, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
Popular Mentions
ATC UAE inspection report
A customer paid for an ATC UAE inspection report as part of an attempted modified-vehicle approval process.
ESMA certificate of conformity
One review mentions an ESMA certificate of conformity alongside the ATC UAE report, while warning that RTA did not accept the documents for that case.
Common Concerns
Phone contact
Several customers say calls go unanswered, making it difficult to confirm opening hours or procedures remotely.
Long waits
A customer waited six hours for a modified-car inspection to be completed and called for more inspectors and staff.
RTA recognition
Reviews warn that certificates issued here were not accepted by some RTA inspectors or police for modification approval.
Map accuracy
One recent review says the map location appeared fictitious and that no car-club services were available there.
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The Bottom Line
Automobile Touring Club Technical Centre - Al Qusais is aimed at vehicle inspection, especially for modified cars. Customers mention modified-car certifications, vehicle examinations and the ATC UAE inspection report process. One review describes a technology-assisted check of the chassis and other parts, followed by an NOC card for use at the adjacent traffic office.
The experience depends heavily on how busy the centre is. Some visitors found the physical service quick, while others waited more than two hours or as long as six hours. Staff are often described as friendly, efficient and helpful, but phone contact is a recurring weak point, so turning up in person may be more productive than relying on online services or calls.
The main caution is certification acceptance. 06 AED for an ESMA certificate of conformity before being told to use the RTA Technical Committee instead. Confirm the current RTA requirements for your specific modification before paying.
Also verify the location and opening arrangements, particularly if you are planning a modified-vehicle test.