Just arrived via trade-in. 2007 Toyota Vios, manual 1.3L. Recently replaced: two new tires, engine oil, transmission fluid, brake pads, brake shoes. Undercarriage recently serviced. Air conditioning blows cold. Has large-screen navigation and reverse camera.
We thoroughly rule them out by checking if the cabin wiring harness is melted, if the seat belts have water stains or mold, if there is unusual rust or debris in the seat tracks and cigarette lighter, and by verifying with the insurance company for any "total loss claims." These two types of cars are an absolute sales ban for us.
4S dealership records are directly connected to the manufacturer's database, making the data hard to tamper with and the most reliable, with original parts guaranteed; third-party repair shops usually are not connected, making their data unverifiable. Therefore, we only consider the connected records from 4S dealerships as valid historical documentation.
We will directly check the registration certificate (the big green book) and count the number of changes.
