Safe Car Buying Using Escrow
By the EscrowPK Team · 2026-02-02 · 6 min read
Car deals in Pakistan move fast, and the amounts involved are large enough that a single scam can be devastating. Fraudulent sellers taking a 'booking advance' on a vehicle they don't actually own — or don't intend to deliver — is one of the most damaging scams out there. Here's how to buy a car safely using EscrowPK.com.
Why car deals are a common target
Vehicle listings often ask for a token or booking advance to 'hold' the car while paperwork is arranged. Because the amounts are meaningful — often tens of thousands of rupees — and because buyers are eager not to lose a good deal, this is exactly the pressure point scammers exploit.
Using EscrowPK.com for a vehicle purchase
- Agree on the price, the vehicle details, and the delivery/handover terms with the seller.
- Create a deal on EscrowPK.com with the agreed amount — either for a booking advance or the full price.
- Check the seller's ID verification badge before proceeding. A verified seller has already confirmed their CNIC with us.
- Deposit the funds into EscrowPK.com's escrow account. The seller only sees a verified deposit, not access to the money.
- Complete the physical handover — inspect the vehicle, confirm the registration documents match, and complete the transfer.
- Confirm delivery on EscrowPK.com once you're satisfied. Only then does the seller receive the funds.
What to double-check before you commit
- Match the chassis and engine number on the documents against the vehicle itself.
- Verify the registration book and any transfer letters are original, not photocopies.
- Confirm there's no outstanding loan or lien registered against the vehicle.
- For high-value vehicles, consider splitting the deal into a smaller booking-advance escrow followed by a final-payment escrow after document verification.
What happens if the seller doesn't deliver as agreed
If the vehicle isn't delivered as described, or the seller tries to back out after taking a deposit, you can raise a dispute directly on EscrowPK.com. Because the funds never reached the seller in the first place, there's something real to protect — your money stays frozen until the dispute is resolved fairly.
A car is too large a purchase to base on trust alone. Whether you're paying a booking advance or the full amount, run it through EscrowPK.com and remove the risk from the equation.