2019.12.13, Tesla Model 3, white with color-changing wrap. Actual battery capacity 52 kWh. Actual odometer 253,000 km. First owner, non-commercial. Left front door has bodywork and repaint; other panels original paint. Insurance claim amount 17,000. Exterior condition rated 2-3, chassis rated 0. Compulsory insurance valid until end of December.
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.
It's extremely difficult. The security level of Chinese brand immobilizers is very high, and you must connect a specialized factory computer to the vehicle's OBD and be online with the domestic server to match it. Losing all keys usually means you need to replace the entire lock cylinder and anti-theft control module while overseas.
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.
