Vehicle condition meets standards; 0 claims; 2 ownership transfers.
This vehicle is 7 years old, with an average annual mileage of 10,100 kilometers. It has been used infrequently and has been transferred to other owners twice, which is relatively few. The overall exterior condition is good, with no damage to the glass and no repainting on the metal body panels. There is no evidence of disassembly or replacement of any parts on the exterior. The steering wheel and buttons have minor wear, as do the seats and interior trim. There is no odor inside the vehicle, and all features and functions are in good working order. The vehicle frame has no damage or repairs. The powertrain is functioning well without any repairs. There have been no major modifications.
The storage area at the roll-on/roll-off terminal is entirely outdoors, which is standard practice at ports worldwide. During the few days vehicles wait to be loaded, they will inevitably be exposed to sun and rain and accumulate dust. We will not provide custom car covers as this would significantly hinder the efficiency of dock workers moving vehicles.
Two main shipping methods are used for used cars from China: 1) Container shipping: the car is loaded into a 20ft or 40ft container. Safer, protects from weather and damage, and allows personal items inside the car. Slightly more expensive. 2) RoRo (roll-on/roll-off): the car is driven onto the ship. Cheaper for single units, but no protection and no personal belongings allowed. Typical transit times from major Chinese ports (Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Qingdao): - Middle East: 12-20 days - Europe: 25-40 days - East/West Africa: 30-45 days - South America: 35-50 days - Southeast Asia: 5-12 days Add 5-10 days on each side for port handling, customs, and inland delivery. Peak season (before Chinese New Year and summer) can add delays, so book space 2-3 weeks ahead.
This is a common issue with sea transport. If the vehicle is parked at a humid dock, the EPB can easily rust to the brake disc. In addition to testing its release before shipping, we try to ask dock workers to secure the wheels with chocks instead of fully engaging the electronic parking brake.
