My First Two Cars: Trust, Betrayal, and Lessons Learned
Assalamualaikum!
I hope you’re all well. Today, I want to share a story that still stings—the story of how I bought my first two cars. It’s a tale of excitement, betrayal, and lessons I’ll never forget. If you’ve ever dreamed of buying a car, this is a warning: trust carefully, or you’ll end up heartbroken like I did.
I come from a lower-middle-class family, so buying a car was a huge dream for me. In December 2023, I begged my family to let me buy one. At first, they refused, but after weeks of persistence, they finally agreed. I was thrilled. Little did I know, my excitement would soon turn into regret.
First Car: A Teacher’s Scam
After getting the green light, I dove into research. I spent hours on OLX, PakWheels, and YouTube, trying to learn everything about cars. My best friend suggested his uncle, Ejaz, could help because he was “an expert.” But after a month with no luck, I decided to search on my own.
One day, I met my Hifz Ustaji. He proudly told me about his 1987 Charade. “It’s automatic, with power windows and push-start,” he said, describing it like a dream car( پورا فضائل کا پارہ). As someone new to cars, I was impressed. He refused to sell it at first, but a few days later, he called and offered it to me for 550,000 PKR. He claimed others had offered 630,000 PKR but said, “You’re my student, so I’ll give you a better price.” ( صحیح ڈرامی بازی کری)
He promised to repaint it, fix everything, and hand me a perfect car. I trusted him blindly and sent him the money in advance. Weeks passed, and he hadn’t done any work. Eventually, I went with my cousin to collect the car. To my shock, it was handed over with no repairs, no battery, and no spare tire.
The Nightmare Begins
At first, I was excited to drive my first car, but that excitement quickly faded when I noticed the problems:
Headlights: They stopped working after a few minutes.
Suspension (Hissa): Completely destroyed۔
Accident Damage: The engine bay had been repainted, and the floor had welding.
Tires and Rims: Worn out and unsafe.
I spent another 50,000 PKR trying to fix the car, but it was hopeless. When I asked Ustaji to take it back, he refused. He had deceived me, and it hurt deeply. In April 2024, I sold the car for 460,000 PKR, losing 140,000 PKR.
Charade engine room, Its painted and accidental. It was JAKHA( بہت ہی بےکار)
Second Car: A Friend’s Uncle Breaks His Promise
After the Charade disaster, Ejaz—the uncle of my best friend—kept saying I’d made a mistake buying it. He claimed he could find me a much better car. I trusted him because I believed he was a car expert. He even convinced me to sell the Charade quickly, promising to find me a great deal.
One evening, Ejaz called and said, “I’ve found a 2009 Toyota GLi. Bring 1,750,000 PKR and come to Islamabad tonight.” I trusted him and went. It was already dark when I arrived, and I couldn’t inspect the car properly. I noticed the bonnet seal was broken, but Ejaz said, “A gamla (plant pot) fell on it—nothing serious.” ( جھوٹ آف دی سینچری) His constant reassurances made me ignore my doubts, and I bought the car.
The Rusted Truth:
The next day, during a car wash, I noticed the floor was rusted badly. I called Ejaz, and he brushed it off: “It’s just a small issue. Don’t worry.” Later, when I had the interior detailed, the truth hit me—the floor was completely rusted through.
I asked Ejaz to sell the car for me, and he promised to handle any loss. But three months passed, and nothing happened. Frustrated, I took it to a dealer. They inspected the car and dropped a bombshell: the roof had been replaced (چھت کٹ).
When I confronted Ejaz, he denied it at first. But when a potential buyer confirmed the roof issue, Ejaz admitted it. Still, he refused to help. “Sell it to a dealer,” he said, breaking his promise to cover my loss.( بچے یہ گاڑی میں نہیں بیچ سکتا)
Lessons Learned:
Do Your Own Work: Never rely on someone else to buy a car. Inspect it yourself.
Don’t Trust Blindly: Even trusted people can deceive you. Trust actions, not promises.
Check in Daylight: Always inspect a car during the day with a mechanic.
Get Everything in Writing: Promises mean nothing unless they’re written down.
Trust No One Fully: When it comes to buying a car, even your closest friends or family might let you down.
اصلی مسلمانیت تو دور کی بات لوگوں میں بنیادی انسانیت ہی نہیں ہے۔ ہم حکمرانوں کو
کرتے ہیں لیکن انفرادی طور پر ہمیں کبھی فرصت ہی نہیں ملی کے اپنا احتساب کرے۔ کسی کو بھی اخرت سے ڈر نہیں لگت blame
These experiences broke me. I lost money, time, and trust. The first person deceived me openly. The second didn’t hold to his promises. But I’ve learned the hard way, and I hope my story saves someone else from the same pain.
JazakAllah Khair for reading.
