Protect yourself during vehicle transactions in Somaliland.
Always conduct test drives and payments at police stations, malls, or busy commercial areas. Never meet at private residences or remote locations.
Never send money before physically inspecting the vehicle and verifying ownership documents. Legitimate sellers will not pressure you for deposits.
Confirm VIN matches registration papers. Check for tampered odometers. Request service history. Use our VIN decoder tool on listing pages.
Use ZAAD or bank transfers with transaction records. Avoid cash for amounts over $1,000. Get signed receipts for all payments.