Abu Dhabi bans price hikes for car spare parts, repairs after rain-affected damage

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has issued a circular to establishments engaged in the repair, maintenance and sale of spare parts for cars and vehicles, praising their efforts and co-operation to ensure the safety of members of society and property.

“Due to the damage caused to some cars and vehicles by the recent unstable weather conditions, we call on all economic establishments engaged in repairing, maintaining and selling spare parts for cars and vehicles not to increase the prices of services and spare parts of all kinds,” ADDED said.

A car with extensive damage after the rain in Al Ain.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development indicated that it would conduct field visits to ensure that the current prices had not increased compared to their previous levels and would take the necessary measures in case any establishment raised the prices of services and car spare parts.

Damaged cars are parked after the rain in Al Ain.

According to a circular issued by the ADDED and addressed to the establishments, failure to comply with the ban, will incur penalties as stipulated in the schedule of fines, without prejudice to any stiffer fine stipulated in the Consumer Protection Law and its regulations.

Fines will be Dhs3,000 for first time, Dhs6,000 for second time, Dhs8,000 for third time and Dhs10,000 and closure of the establishment for fourth time.