How many times has this car been in an accident? How can I check the claims record?
Use credit check apps (like Check Doctor or Ant Queen) to pull the complete accident record.
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2014 BMW i8 1.5T (imported) - door replaced, minor damage, otherwise undamaged.
Use credit check apps (like Check Doctor or Ant Queen) to pull the complete accident record.
A compliant shipment from China includes a standard document set. Verify you receive all of them before the ship departs, because correcting documents mid-transit is slow and expensive. The core set: commercial invoice, bill of lading (original, if your country requires presentation for customs), packing list, certificate of origin, and the export customs declaration. For used cars, also expect the Chinese registration certificate copy, deregistration proof, and a condition/inspection report. Some destinations require additional certificates — GCC states need GSO conformity, EU countries need COC or individual approval, several African nations require BESC/ECTN tracking numbers issued before loading. Your customs broker will typically need the invoice and bill of lading at minimum, plus proof of vehicle age and emissions where age limits apply. Ask your exporter for scanned copies the day the vessel sails, not when it arrives: pre-clearance can cut port storage fees significantly. One caution: the invoice value must match your payment records. Under-declaring to save duties is customs fraud in most countries and risks seizure.
Almost all compliant models with hidden door handles have a mechanical emergency pull cable designed inside the car or under the vehicle. If the target country's climate is extreme, we will record a practical emergency door opening tutorial video for you before shipping.