Vehicle has major defects from a major accident, fire, flood, or power battery-related components, repaired or unrepaired, still affecting body structural strength or safe use, with hidden fault risks.
Accident inspection: main structure damaged, reinforcement parts damaged, cover panels undamaged, hinges normal. Engine bay: key mechanical components normal. Exterior: 1 replaced part, 3 panel repairs, 4 repainted areas. Interior: left front seatbelt replaced, right front seatbelt replaced, most features normal, airbags normal, lighting system normal. Startup inspection: main components normal. Onboard tools: none.
The customs of the destination country has the right to disregard the commercial invoice and reassess the value based on its internal database (such as the customs valuation red book). Any additional duties incurred are a result of the importing country's policy and are fully borne by the buyer (importer).
Yes. Third-party service providers in logistics, inspection, customs clearance, and finance can join the platform as "service providers."
Ask the exporter for a copy of the vehicle registration certificate (机动车登记证书). It lists every owner change and any mortgage registration. If the car was financed, there will be a lien entry; make sure a release entry follows it. You can also verify the VIN against public records through the traffic management platform (12123) — a legitimate exporter can generate a status report on the spot. Check that the seller's company name on the invoice matches the registered owner. For extra safety, require a written statement that the vehicle is free of liens, loans, court seizures, and lease agreements, and wire payment only to the company's corporate account after ownership is transferred to the export entity. That sequence — transfer first, payment second — is your strongest protection.
