Top Car Selling Scams in Egypt
1. Odometer Fraud
Odometer rollback to show lower mileage. Detect by comparing wear on steering/seats vs odometer, requesting computer scan, checking service receipts.
2. Hidden Accident Damage
Repaired crash car sold as original. Detect with paint thickness gauge, checking panel gaps, examining bolt marks.
3. Stolen Vehicles
Stolen car with forged papers. Protect yourself: verify chassis number matches documents, get no-hold certificate from traffic, meet at traffic office.
4. Overpricing
Selling way above market value. Search Luulwa for same model to know real market price.
5. Expired Insurance
Car without valid insurance or inspection — causes legal problems and blocks ownership transfer.
If anything feels off — walk away. There are thousands of cars on the market.
