Body components (structural/reinforcing/covering parts) have accident-type damage; passive safety devices are defective; vehicle performance (including three-electric system) has degraded or remains performance-limited after repairs.
Accident inspection: main structure damaged, reinforcing parts undamaged, covering parts damaged, hinges abnormal; engine bay: key mechanical components normal; exterior: 1 replacement, 2 panel repairs, 6 paint jobs; interior: most features normal, airbag normal, seatbelt normal, dashboard normal, instrument check normal, lighting system normal; start-up check: main components normal; on-board tools: none.
We will remove the chassis guard to physically inspect the battery pack's lower shell for serious dents or scratches, and check for signs of mud or sand intrusion in the waterproof vent at the edge of the battery pack.
Currently, in most developing countries, there is a severe lack of deep repair capabilities for the three electric systems. We recommend that B2B car dealers must have basic electrical insulation testing capabilities.
A professional pre-shipment inspection typically costs a small fraction of the vehicle price and routinely pays for itself. A thorough inspection covers: paint thickness measurement across 30+ points to map body repairs; structural assessment of pillars, rails and crossmembers for accident damage; engine and transmission operation; a full electronic scan for fault codes; suspension and underbody checks for leaks and rust; and, for EVs, battery SOH and thermal management performance. You receive a written report with photos before the car is loaded — if the car fails, you can stop the shipment or renegotiate. Skipping the inspection to save a small fee is the classic false economy in used car importing: discovering a problem after arrival is far more expensive than preventing it at origin.
