4 October 2026 · 3 min read
Car Consignment Fees in the UAE: What You Should (and Shouldn't) Pay
A fair car consignment in the UAE should cost you nothing upfront. You agree a fee with the dealer before listing, and pay it only when the car sells. Be wary of upfront listing or photography charges. With Carology there is no upfront cost, and if the car does not sell within the agreed time, you pay nothing.
Red flags
- Upfront listing, marketing or photography fees
- No written agreement on price, fee and timeframe
- No clear process for handing over the money after the sale
What a good consignment includes
- Professional photos and video
- Promotion to a real buyer audience
- Buyer screening, viewings and negotiation
- RTA transfer and payment handled for you
Selling your car?
Free valuation, an offer within the hour and paid the same visit. We handle the RTA transfer.