How many times has this car been in an accident? How can I check the claims record?
Use credit check apps (like Check Doctor or Ant Queen) to pull the complete accident record.
Newly arrived 2008 Toyota Prado 2700, original import, one owner, company vehicle, only 140,000 kilometers on the odometer, professionally driven and maintained, no off-road history, no structural accidents, all paperwork complete, transfer of ownership included.
Use credit check apps (like Check Doctor or Ant Queen) to pull the complete accident record.
We use quantitative standards. Minor scratches less than 3 cm that do not reach the base coat (which can be polished) are considered normal wear; scratches over 3 cm deep to the base coat or dents larger than 2 cm in diameter will be highlighted in the inspection report's "Appearance Defect Distribution Map" with close-up photos.
This is a common issue with sea transport. If the vehicle is parked at a humid dock, the EPB can easily rust to the brake disc. In addition to testing its release before shipping, we try to ask dock workers to secure the wheels with chocks instead of fully engaging the electronic parking brake.