Vehicle has major defects in structural/reinforced/cover parts due to major accident, fire, water damage, or power battery-related components, repaired or unrepaired, still affecting body structural strength or safe use, with potential failure risks.
Accident inspection: main structure no damage, reinforced parts damaged, cover parts damaged, hinges normal; engine bay: key mechanical components normal; exterior: 4 sheet metal repairs, 3 paint jobs; interior: most features normal, airbag normal, seatbelts normal, dashboard normal, instrument check normal, lighting system normal; start-up check: main components normal; tool kit: absent.
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).
Cross-border after-sales support mainly comes from three channels: 1. Contract terms: Reputable exporters commit in the sales contract to engine and gearbox coverage for 30 days after pickup, excluding wear-and-tear items. Get this in writing before paying. 2. Inspection report: The pre-shipment inspection report is your baseline. If the car arrives with problems that contradict the report (e.g., hidden accident damage not disclosed), you can file a claim against it. 3. Parts supply: For mainstream Chinese brands, spare parts channels exist in Russia, Central Asia, the Gulf, and Africa. Many exporters will help you source and ship parts after delivery. Practical tips: inspect the car on arrival and photograph everything; report any issue in writing within 48 hours; keep all shipping documents. Claims filed weeks later are hard to prove.
Our foreign versions of the report standardize terminology and include illustrations. For example, instead of just writing "control arm failure," we specify "Lower Control Arm Bushing Torn" to help your local technicians identify the issue directly.
