A new digital transformation in the Saudi automotive sector
In a move reflecting Saudi Arabia’s commitment to enhancing digital transformation and streamlining government procedures as part of its Vision 2030 goals, the unified national platform for government services, “Absher,” announced the launch of the “Vehicle Offer Card” service. This innovative service aims to regulate and facilitate the buying and selling of vehicles through digital platforms, thereby increasing reliability and transparency in this vital market.
General context and importance of the service
The “Vehicle Display Card” service comes as part of the Ministry of Interior’s efforts, represented by the General Directorate of Traffic, to develop its electronic services. Historically, selling used vehicles required numerous paperwork procedures and physical verification, which opened the door to fraud or the provision of inaccurate vehicle information. With the increasing reliance on digital platforms and classifieds websites for listing cars for sale, the need arose for an official and reliable tool to verify vehicle ownership and the accuracy of its data.
The new card serves as an official digital document issued through the Absher platform, proving the seller's identity and legal ownership of the vehicle for sale. This procedure not only benefits the seller by granting them greater credibility, but also gives the potential buyer a high degree of security and confidence, as they can be certain that the person they are dealing with is the actual owner of the vehicle and that the information provided is accurate and documented by a government agency.
Expected impact on the local market
This service is expected to have a significant positive impact on the used vehicle market in the Kingdom. Domestically, it will help reduce fraud and scams, regulate the online market, and encourage more individuals to use digital channels to complete their transactions easily and conveniently. It also supports the growth of the Kingdom's e-commerce sector, a key pillar in diversifying the national economy. Providing a secure and reliable digital environment enhances market activity and accelerates transaction processing, ultimately benefiting the economy as a whole.
Steps to issue a "vehicle display card" via Absher
To benefit from the service, vehicle owners can follow simple and straightforward steps through the “Absher” platform, which guarantees card issuance in just a few minutes. Here is the detailed guide:
- Login: Start by logging into your personal account on the “Absher” Individuals platform.
- Vehicle selection: From the services menu, go to the “Vehicles” section.
- Vehicle Management: Select the “Vehicle Management” option to access your list of registered vehicles.
- Vehicle identification: Select the specific vehicle you wish to sell and issue an offer card for it.
- Request the card: Click on the “Vehicle Display Card” option.
- New version: Select “New card issue” to begin the process.
- Mobile number confirmation: You can choose the mobile number registered in Absher or enter a new number to appear on the card as a means of communication.
- Data review: A screen will appear containing all the card data for you to review and verify its accuracy.
- Payment of fees: Pay the required fees for issuing the card through the available payment system.
After completing these steps, the card is ready and the seller can share it on various digital platforms, to begin the journey of selling his vehicle with an unprecedented level of confidence and security.
