Exterior: Paintwork is well-maintained; body structure shows no signs of repair; no major accidents. Interior: Clean and tidy. Safety indicator lights are normal; airbags and other passive safety features are functioning correctly; vehicle electronics are in good working order; all static and dynamic equipment is complete. Driving: Ignition, starting, acceleration, cornering, deceleration, and braking are all smooth; acceleration is rapid, power output is smooth and comfortable, and there is no idling vibration. Overall: Overall, the vehicle is in good original condition. The body frame structure shows no deformation or twisting, and there are no signs of fire or water damage. There are minor paint touch-ups, but the overall paintwork is good, ruling out major accidents. It offers excellent visibility, a spacious, bright, and well-ventilated interior, making it suitable for family use.
If General Average is triggered, all cargo owners must share the rescue costs. If you purchased marine insurance with a "General Average included" clause under CIF terms through us, the insurance company will cover this high shared cost for you; if you are an uninsured FOB buyer, you will need to pay it yourself.
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.
No, it is absolutely impossible to get a refund. Not only will there be no refund, but if the proceeds from the port auction of the abandoned cargo are insufficient to cover the exorbitant demurrage and disposal fees, the shipping company and customs will still pursue you (the bill of lading recipient) for the remaining debt through international legal proceedings.
