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Safety tips for buyers

Meet safely, check the papers and never pay before you see the vehicle.

Before you pay

  • Meet the seller at a police station or a busy public place, in daylight.
  • Check that the engine and chassis numbers match the OR/CR, and get a PNP-HPG motor vehicle clearance.
  • Never pay a reservation fee, deposit or “release fee” before you have seen the vehicle and its papers.

Keep the conversation on Throttle

  • Throttle messages hide your number and email. Sellers who push you to another app or a payment link may be scammers.
  • Report suspicious ads with Report this ad on the listing.