The standard process looks like this:
1. Selection: pick the car, request the VIN, registration certificate, and recent photos/videos. For higher-value cars, order an independent third-party inspection.
2. Negotiation and contract: agree on price and terms. Sign a written contract stating the car's condition, price, payment schedule, and delivery terms (FOB or CIF).
3. Deposit: typically 20-30% to reserve the car. Pay to the company's corporate account, never a personal one.
4. Verification: your agent or inspector confirms the car matches the contract before the balance is due.
5. Balance and export: pay the remaining amount; the seller arranges inland transport, export customs clearance, and port loading.
6. Shipping documents: you receive the commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading - usually by courier or email.
7. Arrival: your customs broker clears the car, you pay duties and taxes, then register it locally.
Total timeline is usually 4-8 weeks depending on the shipping route.