Localized body damage or repair marks present. No accident-related damage or repairs to structural or reinforcement components. Vehicle performance (including three-electric system) has degraded or is limited.
Accident inspection: main structure undamaged, reinforcement parts undamaged, panels undamaged, hinges normal. Engine bay inspection: key mechanical components normal. Exterior: 3 areas of sheet metal repair. Interior: most features normal, airbag system normal, seatbelts normal, dashboard normal, instrument cluster normal, lighting system normal. Startup inspection: major components normal. Tool kit: absent.
Unless the previous owner retained the original parts and provided them to us, we usually keep the existing modifications and clearly state in the report "includes non-original modifications." Since the standards for illegal modifications vary by country, buyers should assess whether these modifications can legally pass inspection in their destination country.
Experience turbo lag and power surge during road tests; check for significant oil accumulation at the turbo intake and intercooler connections (slight oil vapor is normal); and use OBD to read the real-time boost pressure peak to see if it meets factory settings.
A clean title check has three layers. First, run the VIN through maintenance records: dealers in China log service visits with mileage, and gaps or mileage rollbacks are red flags. Second, pull insurance claim history — major accidents, fire and flood damage usually leave claim records even if the car was repaired well. Third, verify registration status: confirm the car is not under finance, court seizure, or theft report. From overseas, you can engage a local inspection agency or law firm to retrieve these records and issue a written report. Cross-check the VIN and engine number on the report against the registration certificate; any mismatch means walk away.
