Vehicle has major accident/fire/flood damage or major defects in power battery components (structural/ reinforcement/ panel parts), repaired or unrepaired, still affecting body structural strength or safe use, with hidden fault risks.
Accident inspection: main structure damaged, reinforcement parts damaged, panels undamaged, hinges normal; Engine bay: gearbox housing oil leak; Exterior: 2 body repairs (metal), 2 paint jobs; Interior: most features normal, airbags normal, seatbelts normal, dashboard normal, instruments normal, lighting system normal; Start-up test: main components normal; Tool kit: absent.
Yes. We will apply to customs or the trade promotion agency for a specific version of the certificate of origin (such as ASEAN Form E, China-ASEAN FTA certificate, etc.) to assist you in legally enjoying significant or even zero tariff treatment at the destination port.
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.
If there is a minor leak in the lines due to bumps, it is possible that the cooling may not work upon arrival. This is a normal physical loss. The cost of vacuuming, pressure testing, and recharging refrigerant at a local auto repair shop is low and is the buyer's responsibility.
