How to verify a used car before buying from China?

<p><b>Short answer:</b> verify a used car before buying by checking three things - the physical condition (inspection and photos), the documentation (matching VIN, year and mileage), and the specification (LHD and version for your market). Any of the three out of line is a reason to pause.</p><h2>How to verify</h2><ul><li><b>Condition:</b> engine, drivetrain, structure and electronics checked; ask for the inspection summary and photos.</li><li><b>Documentation:</b> VIN, year and mileage should match across documents.</li><li><b>Independent inspection:</b> appoint a third party (e.g. SGS) before shipment for high-value cars.</li><li><b>Specification:</b> confirm LHD and the version/emission meets your market.</li></ul><h2>Why it matters</h2><p>Customs assess duty on the declared value and registration checks the specification, so a mismatch in condition, documents or spec costs time and money. We disclose year, mileage and condition on every unit and cooperate fully with inspectors.</p><p>Browse <a href='/catalog'>the catalog</a> or <a href='/contact'>ask about verifying a specific vehicle</a>.</p>