How to Buy a Car on Motrade
A step-by-step guide to buying a new or used car in Pakistan on Motrade: search verified dealer listings, contact the dealer, lock the price, inspect the car and close the deal safely.
Updated 29 September 2026
Every car on Motrade Marketplace is listed by a verified dealer or showroom, so you're dealing with a real business with a public profile and reviews. Here's the full journey from searching to driving away.
Buying a car, step by step
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Search for your car
Go to Cars for sale and search by make, model, variant or city. Use filters for budget, year, mileage, body type, fuel and transmission.
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Compare listings
Open a listing to see photos, specs, features, documents and transfer details, and the dealer's profile and rating.
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Contact the dealer
Tap WhatsApp, Call or Chat on the listing. Ask about condition, service history and the final price.
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Get an official price offer
Once you agree on a price, the dealer sends it to you as an offer on Motrade. Confirm it and the price is locked — no last-minute markup.
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Inspect the car
Request an inspection. The car is reserved just for you for 1–3 days while you check it yourself or with a professional inspector.
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Close the deal
Both sides confirm the final price, the sale closes, and you each leave a verified review.
Keep the deal on Motrade
Deals closed on Motrade get a locked price, a reserved car, verified reviews and support if something goes wrong. Read why it's worth it.
New or used?
Use the New / Used switch on the search page, or open used cars and new cars directly. Brand-new cars carry a green Brand New badge and may list the colours available — see buying a brand-new car.
Can't find the car you want?
Post a car-wanted demand with the make, model, budget and city. Dealers with a matching car respond to you directly.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free to buy a car on Motrade?
Yes. Browsing, contacting dealers, making a deal and posting a demand are all free for buyers. You pay the dealer for the car only.
Can I buy directly from private owners?
Motrade Marketplace lists cars from verified dealers and showrooms only. Private owners sell through Sell Your Car, where dealers make them offers.
Do I pay for the car through Motrade?
No. You pay the dealer directly, as you normally would at a showroom. Motrade locks the price, reserves the car for inspection and records the deal and reviews.
Related guides
Search and Filter Cars
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Contact a Dealer: WhatsApp, Call or Chat
Reach the dealer of any car on Motrade by WhatsApp, phone or in-app chat with photos and voice notes. Learn what to ask before you visit the showroom.
How Deals Work on Motrade
How a car deal works on Motrade, from the dealer's price offer to the locked price, the reserved inspection window, final confirmation and verified reviews.
Used Car Buying Checklist
A practical checklist for buying a used car in Pakistan: documents, transfer, accident history, engine, body and test drive — plus how Motrade inspections help.
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