Safety tips

Before you pay

• Never pay an advance or "token money" before you have seen the vehicle and its documents in person.
• Be careful with prices far below the market. Compare with similar ads and our price guides.
• Do not share OTP codes, bank PINs or CNIC photos over chat or phone.
• Keep the conversation on WheelMela chat. Scammers often push to move to WhatsApp quickly.

Meeting the other person

• Meet in a busy public place in daylight, such as a petrol station or a bank branch car park.
• Take a friend or family member along.
• For a test drive, ride along and keep the keys when you park.

Checking the vehicle

• Match the engine and chassis numbers with the registration book or smart card.
• Verify the registration and token tax status on your province's excise website or app.
• Get the vehicle inspected by a mechanic you trust. For imported cars, ask for the auction sheet.
• Check for accident repairs: uneven panel gaps, paint differences and replaced parts.

Paying and transferring

• Prefer a bank transfer or pay order so there is a record. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
• Complete the transfer at the excise office with both parties present, or use the official biometric process.
• Get a signed sale agreement with both CNIC numbers, the price, date and vehicle details.

Selling safely

• Do not hand over the vehicle or original documents until the payment has cleared in your account.
• Fake payment screenshots are common. Check your bank app, not the buyer's phone.

Report problems

See something suspicious? Use the Report button on the ad, chat or forum post, or contact us.
If you have been defrauded, report it to the FIA Cyber Crime Wing and your nearest police station.