| How much does it cost? | | Yes | 1 | Fee | |
| When can I avoid the busiest times? | You can avoid the busiest time that are between 08:00 - 12:00 | Yes | 1 | Timing | |
| When is my car due the inspection? | Every year after the car is 3 years old and at the same time it is due registration renewal.
The date can be found on the Vehicle Registration Card (Istamara) | Yes | 1 | Inspection | |
| Can you help me with repairing the defects? | No,Fahes not providing any kind of repair services
| Yes | 1 | Inspection | |
| How much time have I got to do the re-inspection? | 30 days from the date of inspection. | Yes | 1 | Inspection | |
| How long is the inspection report valid? | The Inspection report is valid for 30days to complete the procedure for Traffic Department approval. | Yes | 1 | Inspection Report | |
| What documents do I need to bring to the inspection with the vehicle? | Following documents: - The vehicle registration card (istamara) or;
- Traffic Department official document with the relevant detail or;
- A good quality clear photo copy of both sides of the vehicle registration card (istamara)
Note: If the vehicle is not registered in the State of Qatar you must bring the; - Customs and Import Documents
| Yes | 1 | Inspection | |
| How I can check my failed Inspection Report? | A text SMS message with a printable (Arabic/English) Inspection Report 'link' is sent to the FAHES registered Mobile number. | Yes | 1 | Inspection Report | |
| How do I know if my vehicle has passed the inspection? | A SMS text message will be sent to the FAHES registered mobile number. | Yes | 1 | Inspection Report | |
| Is FAHES the only authorized mandatory periodical vehicle Inspection company? | Yes FAHES are the only Traffic Department authorized mandatory periodical vehicle inspection company in Qatar. | Yes | 1 | Location | |
| Working time for FAHES station | | Yes | 1 | Timing | |
| Why does a vehicle need an Inspection ? | The inspection is a mandatory requirement in the State of Qatar, all caring countries with a motorized population have policies to protect their citizen and residents from the dangers that unfortunately arise from motor vehicle use, an important part of this commitment to protect the public in the State of Qatar is the mandatory periodical vehicle inspections conducted by Fahes. | Yes | 1 | Location | |
| What is FAHES checking? | The inspection is checking the approved 'testable items' to ensure they meet or exceed the 'minimum inspection standard' to; - Reduce the numbers of avoidable deaths and injuries caused by vehicle component or system defects
- Minimize the environmental impact of these vehicles
- Increase the number of legally compliant vehicles
| Yes | 1 | Inspection | |
| Abandoning the Inspection means? | Sometimes our inspectors for 'safety' reasons may not be able to complete the inspection if to carry on would risk: - Damage to your vehicle, our property or any person, i.e.
- Fuel leaks or fire risk
- Engine over heating dangerously
- Mechanical failure imminent
- Tire defect that could cause a rapid deflation or blow out
- Any defect that could cause a sudden loss of driver control
- Any defect that presents a considerable risk of injury to our staff
| Yes | 1 | Inspection | |
| How much time have I got to do the re-inspection? | You have 30 days following the first paid main inspection to complete the inspection cycle. If the car doesn't 'PASS' the technical inspection within 30 days of the first main inspection, the inspection cycle will automatically start again with a fresh new 'first paid main inspection' that will ignore all previously 'PASSED' items and will inspect everything again. | Yes | 11 | Location | |
| How much does a re-inspection cost? | The first re-inspection is free of charge the second is chargeable at the full normal rate, the subsequent re-inspection payments follow a pattern of 'one paid by one free of charge' if they fall within the 30 day re-inspection cycle that starts at the first paid main inspection.
Note: Water Tankers are a paid re-inspection at 250QR every time. | Yes | 2 | Inspection | |
| Can I drive if the vehicle has 'FAILED' the inspection? | FAHES strongly recommend you don't drive any vehicle with any 'major' safety, legal or environmental defect, to do so knowingly after receiving an inspection report stating 'major defect' could be dangerous or illegal and may invalidate your insurance cover. | Yes | 2 | Inspection | |
| I have lost my vehicle registration card (Istamara) can I still get an inspection? | YES FAHES can register the vehicle for the inspection process with one of the following;
1. The correct registration card (Istamara) or;
2. A good clear photo copy of both sides of the correct registration card (istamara) or;
3. The official documents issued by the Traffic Department showing the vehicle details (import and customs papers etc.) | Yes | 2 | Inspection | |
| Do I need a reservation? | Yes for (Wadi Al Banat/Mesaimeer / Al Wakrah) | Yes | 3 | Inspection | |
| Will the inspectors mark the defective parts under chassis? | YES the inspector will carefully mark the defective parts that need repairing with yellow paint to help your repairer identify the parts where this may be difficult.
Note: If you don't want the defective parts marked please inform our inspection staff in the lane before the inspection starts. | Yes | 5 | Inspection | |
| What do I need to do to prepare my vehicle? | | Yes | 6 | Inspection | |
| How do I register a vehicle online? | WOQOD App is available for both iOS and Android platforms and can be downloaded from the respective online stores, Google Play and Apple's App Store. After downloading WOQOD mobile app, please follow the below steps: - Open app Click on FAHES Icon FAHES page will open 1. Request new FAHES Inspection. 2. FAHES Station. 3 About Fahes. 4. Inspection Tips Click on Request new FAHES inspection Enter your Qatari ID number Mobile number Car Plate number Plate Type Email address Once you finish entering the above data, press the submit button, and a page will be opened wherein you need to enter the mobile number which will receive the inspection report. To register click on register button, once done the terms and condition page will open. Further enter the card details and make the payment. After completion of the payment the registered email will receive a payment receipt and a sms informing you to visit any FAHES station of your choice which is close to you to carry out the inspection process. Kindly carry the Registration card or a copy of it before proceeding to the FAHES centers. After the inspection process is completed and if the vehicle passes the inspection both in Legal and Technical, the registered mobile number will receive a message instructing him/her to proceed with the renewal of registration, renew the vehicle Insurance and login to Metrash2 and have the Registration certificate renewed If the vehicle fails the inspection, the received sms will indicate the list of defects for which the vehicle has failed. The list of defects mentioned need to be corrected and presented for a re-inspection within the 30 days inspection cycle period. | Yes | 7 | Inspection | |
| How long does the inspection take? | The technical inspection takes approximately 10 minutes for a good condition car. | Yes | 8 | Timing | |
| My car is modified will it 'PASS' the inspection? | The Traffic Department must give approval for any 'fundamental' changes, alterations or modification from the original manufacturer's design specification, if in doubt ask the Traffic Department. Technically a replacement part or modification that is approved by the Traffic Department that is equal or better than the original manufacturer's specification (O.E.M.) and that allows the system to perform in a better or very similar way without adversely affecting any aspect of safety or the environment is considered technically acceptable. | Yes | 9 | Inspection | |