The Government of Pakistan has announced a new law to stop the use and sale of smuggled vehicles in the country. This law is included in the Finance Bill 2025 and is made to fight illegal car trade, vehicle theft, and forged registration documents.
Section 187A – New Legal Rule for Vehicle Smuggling
A new legal clause called Section 187A is introduced. It says:
Any car with a tampered chassis number, cut-and-welded body, or forged identification will be considered a smuggled vehicle, even if it is already registered.
What is a Tampered Vehicle?
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Chassis number changed or removed
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Chassis cut and welded
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Chassis filled with material
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Fake restamping
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Vehicle body changed to hide identity
If any of these are found in a vehicle, it will be confiscated immediately and treated as illegal, even if it has a registration number from any Motor Registration Authority.
What Will Happen to Smuggled Vehicles in Pakistan?
According to the Senate Standing Committee:
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The vehicle will be seized by Customs authorities
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It will be destroyed within 30 days (burned to stop sale of spare parts)
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It cannot be re-auctioned
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All such registrations will be cancelled
This step is a strong warning to car thieves and smugglers who use fake documents to bring cars into the legal system.
❓FAQs:
✅ Is it legal to buy a car with a changed chassis number in Pakistan?
No, if a car has a changed or tampered chassis number, it will be considered smuggled under the new law—even if it is registered. You should always get a forensic check before buying.
How can I check if my car is smuggled or tampered?
You can contact Customs authorities or go for a forensic test to confirm that your car’s chassis and documents are real.
Will registered cars be affected by this law?
Yes. If the registered car is found to be tampered after forensic checking, it will be confiscated as a smuggled vehicle.
Why This Law is Important
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Stops vehicle theft and car smuggling
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Protects buyers from illegal cars
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Makes vehicle trade transparent and safe
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Saves government money lost in fraud and corruption
In the past, many government officials used smuggled cars. Now, even they cannot use such vehicles. No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for these vehicles are also cancelled.
Public Advisory for Car Buyers in Pakistan
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Do not buy any car with modified chassis
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Always ask for forensic verification
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Stay away from cheap, unregistered cars with unknown history
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Buy from authorized car dealers
Final Words
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Customs Pakistan are taking strong steps to stop vehicle smuggling. The new law in Finance Bill 2025 will make sure that only legal and verified cars run on the roads of Pakistan. If you own a suspicious vehicle, now is the time to verify it legally.