Excellent vehicle condition, 0 claims, 0 ownership transfers.
This vehicle is less than one year old, with a short usage period, an average annual mileage of 7,900 kilometers, and low daily usage frequency. It is a one-owner vehicle with no previous ownership transfers. The overall exterior condition is excellent, with no scratches on the wheels, no damage to the glass, and no repainting on the exterior metal panels. There is no evidence of disassembly or replacement of any parts on the exterior. The steering wheel and buttons are free of wear, the interior and seats are clean and new, there are no odors inside the vehicle, and all features are in good working order. The body frame is undamaged and has not been repaired. The powertrain is functioning well without any repairs. There are no major modifications.
Maintain objective expectations. Vehicles over 5 years old inevitably show signs of decreased paint gloss, slight aging of rubber seals, irreversible patina on interiors, and surface rust on chassis components. As long as core structure and mechanical failures are not involved, these are normal depreciation characteristics over time.
Start with the paperwork: the vehicle registration certificate lists every ownership transfer, and the service book plus dealer maintenance records help confirm mileage. For digital verification, ask the seller for a live video walkaround plus a diagnostic scan report showing the ECU-recorded mileage, which is hard to manipulate. For EVs, request a battery state-of-health (SOH) report — it reveals real usage patterns far better than the odometer. Finally, a pre-shipment inspection by a third party should include structural checks (pillars, chassis rails) to rule out accident repairs. Build "no major accident, no flood or fire damage" into your purchase contract with a refund clause if the inspection contradicts it.
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).
