I'm negotiating on a 2018 Porsche Macan in Karama. The seller is asking for a 2,000 AED refundable deposit before he'll let me take the car for an inspection. He says he's had too many people waste his time by booking inspections and then not showing up or changing their minds. He says the deposit is fully refundable if the inspection finds major issues or if I decide not to buy. This makes me nervous because I've heard stories of sellers keeping deposits for flimsy reasons. I want to get a Capable Vehicle Assessment Karama done at a local shop. Should I agree to the deposit or walk away? I really like the car but I don't wanna lose 2k if he changes his mind. Has anyone here paid a deposit before an inspection and had a good experience? Should I ask for a written agreement signed by both of us? The car is priced at 85k so 2k is not huge but it's still money. Any advice on how to protect myself would be great. Thanks.
