If you’ve ever scrolled through car classified ads in Pakistan, you’ve likely encountered phrases that feel more like secret code than everyday language. “Doctor driven,” “bumper to bumper genuine,” or the ever-popular “Chaska party door raho” – these aren’t just words; they’re a cultural phenomenon, a mix of charm, humor, and clever marketing. 

Here’s all this sales jargon so that next time you search for a car on Pakwheels or on … (you know which platform), you’ll know what these jargons mean.

Bumper to Bumper Genuine

No replaced or repainted parts, non-accidental; entirely original.

This means the car is 100% original from front to back bumper. No part has been changed, and it uses all the same exact parts that came from the factory without alterations or modifications. But never trust the ad solely; get the car checked before buying and PakWheels Inspection Service is the best tool available in the market to know the car inside out.

Front Bumper Touch-up or Back Bumper Touch-up

Very light accidented, light dents or bumper damage but no serious internal damage to chassis or engine

It usually means that the car has been accidented, but a very light accident, like with a bike in slow speed without any chassis impact or permanent damage. Usually, cosmetic damages like headlight and tail light are broken with light dents on the body that were removed and repainted.

Doctor Driven/Army Officer Driven

Careful usage and well-maintained condition, playing on the stereotype of these professionals being responsible drivers.

It’s a stereotype in Pakistan that cars owned by doctors and army officers will be carefully driven and must be well-maintained. That’s why if a doctor/army officer really drives the car, they’ll mention it in the advertisement.

Some even lie and mention this phrase even though the previous owner had nothing to do with medicine or the army. So, don’t trust everything written in the ad.

Just Buy and Drive

No major or mechanical work is required. The car is mechanically tip-top.

It doesn’t mean that the car is in 100% perfect condition. It usually means that it needs no urgent mechanical work and is ready to drive without immediate mechanical work.

Home Used

Used mainly within the local area, low mileage.

It also means the car was never tested to its limit and was just casually used for home use, like office purposes, school pick-up and drop-off, and grocery shopping. This means the car is low in mileage and can be safely driven during the tenure.

CNG Never Installed

In older cars, usually like in Liana, old Mehran, and Cultus. It means the car hasn’t been converted to CNG, and has better engine life.

CNG is usually not good for the engine, especially for a petrol car. This phrase means that the car is only driven on petrol, and wear and tear associated with CNG isn’t the case with that specific car. Nobody knows the truth now, so don’t trust blindly.