The claim of 2,000 RMB has been settled. 9,000 RMB was spent on replacing the left rear door and left rear tire, bodywork on the left front door and left rear fender, minor repairs to the left side sill, replacement of the left rear door, repainting of the front and rear bumpers, and bodywork repair of the left lower side beam exceeding 8cm. (See Chaboshi R-class insurance: https://app.chaboshi.cn/wap/insurance/info?showvin=1&orderno=5ae740c7d23445a09c35be971fb92a19)
We have established a database of target country policies. Check the specific requirements of the destination country in advance regarding vehicle age (left-hand/right-hand drive), emission standards (Euro 4/Euro 5), and steering position (left-hand/right-hand drive) to avoid customs clearance issues upon arrival.
We use two steps: 1. Insert a medical-grade endoscope through the spark plug hole to visually inspect cylinder wall scratches and carbon buildup on the piston top; 2. Extract an engine oil sample to check for large metal debris or emulsification (caused by coolant leakage).
China has a large number of luxury cars and a fast turnover rate. For luxury cars of the same year and mileage, the FOB offshore price in the Chinese market usually still has a 10%-15% arbitrage opportunity after deducting shipping costs, especially for models with high depreciation rates.
