The original Chinese license plates are obscured to protect the previous owner's personal privacy, and also because the plates have been forcibly reclaimed by Chinese traffic management after the vehicle completed the "transfer pending export" registration. This serves as physical proof that the vehicle has legally and compliantly completed the upgrade.

The technician will put the vehicle in neutral on the lift, rotate the wheels, and listen for any abnormal metal gear whine from inside the motor reducer, and check for gear oil leaks at the joints of the reducer housing.

Absolutely not. Exporting used cars requires clear proof of foreign currency receipts in USD/EUR (water bill) to be provided to the Chinese foreign exchange administration, customs, and tax authorities for document verification. Cryptocurrencies are considered illegal settlement channels.