Are you wondering what a vehicle repair permit is in Saudi Arabia and how to obtain one online? A vehicle repair permit is a document that legally authorizes the repair of a damaged vehicle. Previously, it was only issued by traffic offices (muroor), but now you can apply for a vehicle repair permit through the Absher platform without having to visit the traffic department.
Vehicle repair permit for a registered wrecked vehicle
If the accident is reported to the traffic department, you can obtain a repair permit for your car through Absher within 90 days of the accident date. This service allows you to apply for multiple repair permits for different accidents.
Vehicle repair permit for an unregistered wrecked vehicle
In the event of an unrecorded accident, you may only apply for one vehicle repair permit per Gregorian year (English calendar). If you wish to apply for more than one vehicle repair permit within the same Gregorian year, you must contact the traffic department.
How to apply for a vehicle repair permit via Absher
- Visit the Absher portal: https://www.absher.sa.
- Click on «Electronic Services».
- Select the "Services" option under the "Vehicles" section.
- On the next page, select "Vehicle Management".
- You will now see the list of vehicles linked to your Iqama number; choose the car that requires a repair permit.
- Click on the "Issue a vehicle repair permit" option.
- You will now see the details of the accident, including the accident number, date and description; click the "Create a claim" button.
- If your accident is not recorded, choose the second option, "Accident not recorded this year", and click "Create a claim".
- When prompted, click the "Confirm" button to confirm the creation of the vehicle repair permit application.
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Congratulations, you have successfully created a vehicle repair permit application. You will see the application number, the issue date, and the permit expiry date.
Once your vehicle repair permit application is created, you will need to contact a garage. Your vehicle repair permit will be processed by the garage operator. You can cancel the vehicle repair permit if you disagree with the garage. If the vehicle repair permit is not issued within 24 hours, the application status will automatically change to "Expired".
If you wish to consult a list of approved workshops for the vehicle repair permit service, you can do so by installing the Ertah application from Google Play or the’App Store from Apple. You can also get more information by contacting 920029200.
In conclusion, obtaining a vehicle repair permit online in Saudi Arabia is simple and easy to follow. With this guide, you can obtain your permit online.
