Not a third-party certified vehicle. Right C-pillar inner side was repaired again without galvanized layer. Right front door repainted and deformed. Right rear door metalwork and repaint. Right rear fender metalwork repair exceeded measurement limit, with welding marks on the inner side. Right C-pillar repainted. Right C-pillar inner side repaired again without galvanized layer. Headlamp replaced. Pedestrian protection device replaced.
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.
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.
No, this is a serious customs violation. Complete vehicles (HS Code 8703) and auto parts (HS Code 8708, etc.) are subject to completely different import tax rates. Combining them on one invoice could lead to the invoice being returned by customs and may expose you to tax fraud accusations at the destination port.
