Buying a car safely on GariHub

GariHub reviews listings and verifies sellers, but no marketplace can replace your own checks. These are the steps that prevent almost every common scam.

1. 1

   Never pay before you see the car

   No deposit, no 'reservation fee', no mobile-money transfer before you have physically seen the vehicle and the seller.

2. 2

   Check the logbook against the seller

   The name on the logbook should match the person selling. Ask for identification and confirm details independently.

3. 3

   Insist on an independent inspection

   Use an inspector you choose, not one supplied by the seller. Inspection status shown on a listing is a signal, not a guarantee.

4. 4

   Confirm there is no outstanding finance

   A vehicle with an unreleased lien cannot be transferred cleanly. Confirm before money changes hands.

5. 5

   Be sceptical of prices well below market

   Suspicious pricing is the most common fraud signal. GariHub flags outliers for moderation review.

6. 6

   Meet in daylight, in public

   Prefer a dealership, a bank or a busy public place for viewing and payment.

7. 7

   Report anything suspicious

   Reporting a listing opens a moderation case. Repeated complaints affect a seller's standing on GariHub.