Localized body damage or repair marks present; no accident-related damage or repairs to structural or reinforcing components. Vehicle performance (including battery, motor, and electronic control systems) has degraded or is limited.
Accident inspection: no damage to main structure, reinforcing components, or panels; hinges normal. Battery/motor/electronic control systems: normal. Engine bay: key mechanical components normal. Exterior: 2 areas of sheet metal repair. Interior: most features normal; airbags, seatbelts, dashboard, and lighting systems normal. Startup inspection: major components normal. No onboard tools.
To prevent intermittent failures due to aging of the resistance wire, we will start the engine and set the seat heating/ventilation to maximum for at least 5 minutes, confirming significant temperature changes or airflow output in the cushion and backrest using an infrared thermometer or body sensor.
It does not affect basic driving and regular speed cruise, but it will trigger a fault alert for advanced driver assistance on the dashboard. The LiDAR assembly is extremely expensive, so we focus on checking the integrity of the glass cover with a strong flashlight during inspections.
Absolutely. Even if you clear customs through gray channels, local commercial insurance companies will refuse to cover third-party liability insurance due to the vehicle not complying with national traffic laws; additionally, the vehicle will definitely fail the annual safety inspection at the local DMV.
