QuickSell Guides

Last updated October 2026 · By the QuickSell team

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Short, practical guides to the checks that matter when you buy or sell second-hand in Pakistan. Each one links to the official source we used and shows when we last checked it.

Overview graphic of QuickSell guide topics: phones, cars, bikes, plots, land size, safety and selling — Every guide links to its official source.

Guides

How to Check a Phone's PTA Status Using Its IMEICheck if a phone is PTA approved before you buy: find the IMEI with *#06#, SMS it to 8484 or use DIRBS. Official PTA steps, checked October 2026.
Marla to Square Feet, Kanal and Square Yards ConverterConvert marla, kanal, square feet and square yards. Covers both 272.25 and 225 sq ft marla standards, with official sources and a 5, 10 marla table.
How to Check if a Housing Society or Plot Is Approved (CDA, LDA, RDA)Before you buy a plot, check the society on the official CDA, LDA or RDA approved and illegal scheme lists. Links and steps, checked October 2026.
File vs Possession Plot in Pakistan: What's the Difference?A plot file is a right to a future plot, while possession means a demarcated plot you can build on. Risks, balloting, instalments and how to verify.
How to Verify a Car's Registration Online Before You BuyCheck a used car's registration before you buy: Punjab MTMIS and KP Excise records, what to match on the car, and the documents for transfer.
Used Car Inspection Checklist for PakistanA printable used car inspection checklist for Pakistan: paint, engine, suspension, electricals, test drive and documents. Tick it off on your phone.
How to Buy and Sell Safely on Classified Sites in PakistanAvoid classified-ad scams in Pakistan: advance payments, fake payment screenshots, courier tricks and OTP theft, plus checks for phones, cars and plots.
How to Transfer a Motorcycle in PunjabTransfer a used motorcycle in Punjab: check it on MTMIS, the documents Excise Punjab lists, the official transfer fee and biometric verification.

Selling guides

Four-step diagram of how QuickSell writes guides: official source first, date checks, leaving out unverified facts, and updates — Rules change. Confirm before you pay.

Which guide do I need?

Buying a used phone? Start with PTA status by IMEI, then read safe buying.
Buying a used car? Do the registration check first, then go through the inspection checklist.
Buying a bike in Punjab? Here are the transfer steps and fee.
Buying a plot? You'll want the approval check, file vs possession and the marla converter.

How we keep these accurate

Each fee, rule or portal mentioned here links to the official page we took it from, and every guide shows the month we last checked. Couldn't confirm it on an official site? Then it's not in. That's why there are no PTA tax tables, and no transfer fees for provinces we couldn't verify.

Rules do shift. Check with the authority before you pay, and let us know if something looks out of date.

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Frequently asked questions

Are QuickSell guides free?

Yes. Every guide is free to read, and you don't need to sign in.

Where do the fees and rules come from?

Official websites: PTA DIRBS, Excise Punjab, KP Excise, CDA, LDA and RDA. Each guide links to its source.

How often are the guides updated?

Every guide shows the month we last checked it, and we go back to it when the rules change.

Can I suggest a guide?

Please do. Tell us what you need through the contact page.

Is posting an ad on QuickSell free?

Standard ads for cars, phones, bikes and property are free.

Which guide should I read before buying a used car?

The registration check first, then the used car inspection checklist.

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We check official sources before we publish and link to each one. Rules and fees change, so always confirm with the authority before you pay. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.