Buy and sell safely
Most car deals on g.u.t.autos go smoothly. These checks keep it that way — and help you spot the few people who try to cheat.
Buying a car
- See the car in person before you pay anything — never send a deposit to "hold" a car you have not seen.
- Meet in a public place or at the dealer showroom, in daylight, and bring someone with you.
- Check the car on Absher/Tamm: owner, outstanding fines and that it is not reported stolen.
- Ask for the Najm accident history and a recent Fahas (MVPI) inspection, or have a workshop inspect it.
- Make sure the name on the registration (istimara) matches the seller's ID.
- Pay by bank transfer only when the ownership transfer is done at the same time — never in cash to a stranger.
- Keep the conversation on g.u.t.autos so we can help if something goes wrong.
Selling a car
- Do not hand over the car or keys until the money is in your account — bank "transfer screenshots" can be fake.
- Transfer ownership through Absher at the moment of payment, so fines after the sale are not yours.
- Never share verification codes (OTP) sent to your phone — no buyer needs them.
- Go along on test drives and keep a copy of the driver's ID.
- Choose "messages only" if you prefer not to show your phone number.
- Be careful with buyers abroad who want to send a "shipping agent" or overpay.
Common scams in Saudi Arabia
If you see one of these, stop and report the ad or person.
Deposit before viewing
A "very good price" and pressure to send a deposit or "booking fee" before you have seen the car.
Seller abroad
The seller is travelling and wants the car shipped to you after payment. The car usually does not exist.
Fake transfer proof
A buyer sends a screenshot of a bank transfer and asks for the keys before the money arrives.
Codes and links
Someone asks for the SMS code you just received, or sends a payment link that looks like a bank or Absher.
Too good to be true
A recent car far below market price. Compare with our price rating and similar ads.
How g.u.t.autos protects you
Ads are reviewed
Private ads are checked before they go live, and every ad can be reported.
Verified dealers
Dealers are approved by our team; a "CR verified" badge means their commercial registration was checked.
Verified phone numbers
Private sellers confirm their mobile number by SMS before publishing.
Block and report
Block or report anyone from the conversation menu — our team reviews every report.
Something does not look right?
Use "Report this listing" on the ad, or "Report this person" in the conversation. You can also contact our team directly:
If you have lost money, report it to the police or call 911 / 999 right away.