Registered in March 2023, Changan Oushang X5 Plus Navigator model, original paint, one owner, 27,000 km, 1.5T automatic transmission, inspection valid until March 2027, insurance valid until March 2026. Features include: panoramic sunroof, keyless start, keyless entry, multi-function steering wheel, cruise control, lane departure warning, driver fatigue alert, sentry mode, large screen navigation, reversing camera, 360-degree panoramic view, transparent chassis/540-degree view, parking radar, electronic parking brake, power adjustable, folding and heated side mirrors, automatic folding when locking, rain-sensing wipers, leather power seats, power tailgate, Sony sound system, automatic headlights, automatic climate control. A high-quality car not to be missed. Down payment 15,000 RMB, full payment 6.xx million RMB.
Completely different. The assessment of commercial vehicles focuses on: the extent of wear/deformation in the cargo area, whether the frame has been twisted due to overload, the fatigue of the leaf springs, and the emissions of the diesel engine. Minor exterior scratches carry very little weight in the assessment of commercial vehicles.
We use a calibrated high-precision paint thickness gauge to take multiple measurements on at least 13 metal surfaces of the entire vehicle. The original paint thickness of mainstream Chinese models typically ranges from 90μm to 150μm. If any area exceeds 200μm or even reaches over 500μm, we will directly conclude that the area has undergone bodywork and filler repair.
A professional pre-shipment inspection typically costs a small fraction of the vehicle price and routinely pays for itself. A thorough inspection covers: paint thickness measurement across 30+ points to map body repairs; structural assessment of pillars, rails and crossmembers for accident damage; engine and transmission operation; a full electronic scan for fault codes; suspension and underbody checks for leaks and rust; and, for EVs, battery SOH and thermal management performance. You receive a written report with photos before the car is loaded — if the car fails, you can stop the shipment or renegotiate. Skipping the inspection to save a small fee is the classic false economy in used car importing: discovering a problem after arrival is far more expensive than preventing it at origin.
