Inspection

Vehicle Inspection Before Export

Auto From China helps buyers arrange vehicle condition checks in China before purchase or shipment. The inspection scope is agreed in advance for the selected new, used or electric vehicle.

Depending on the vehicle and service booked, checks can cover exterior and interior condition, mechanical systems, diagnostic fault codes and available EV battery information. Photos, videos and recorded findings help you review the vehicle before deciding how to proceed.

Request an Inspection

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Agree the inspection provider, vehicle access, checks and report format before booking. The findings document the condition observed at the appointment and any limits on the tests performed.

Auto From China Vehicle Inspection and Reporting Services

  • Reports and translation: Confirm the report format, issuing provider and translation requirements in the quotation.
  • Recorded vehicle condition: Review the findings and any areas that could not be checked.
  • Vehicle types: Inspection arrangements are available for new, used, petrol and electric vehicles, subject to vehicle access and provider availability.

Our inspection reports prioritize:

  • Vehicle identity, odometer and accessible condition
  • Recorded mechanical and electrical findings
  • Available diagnostic and EV battery information
  • Untested items and follow-up questions

A condition report supports a purchase decision. Destination approval, emission certification and carrier acceptance are separate checks that must match the actual vehicle.

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Inspection Service Process

Find a Reliable Inspection Provider

Start with the vehicle model, VIN if available, supplier location and the checks you need. We confirm the inspection arrangements and scope before booking.
Before buying a vehicle or arranging shipment from China, confirm who will carry out the inspection, what will be checked and what the report will include.

Schedule an Inspection

We arrange an on-site appointment at the dealership, supplier or vehicle storage location, subject to access and availability.
The quotation confirms the location, scope, timing and any requested extras for the selected new, used or electric vehicle.

Multi-Point Inspection

The agreed checks cover accessible exterior, interior, mechanical and electrical components, with findings recorded in the report.
Checks may include the engine or electric drive system, brakes, tyres, underbody and diagnostic fault codes. Access limitations and untested items are noted.

Test Drive & Diagnostic Scans

Where permitted and included in the booking, a test drive and compatible diagnostic scan help identify observable faults.
EV battery information is checked where the vehicle and diagnostic tools provide access. A condition inspection cannot guarantee that every hidden defect will be found.

Detailed Inspection Report

Review the recorded findings, supporting photos and any videos included in the agreed inspection scope.
Available records can be reviewed for mileage or accident-history concerns. The report identifies its sources and any information that could not be verified.

Confirmation & Export Preparation

Review the report and resolve material concerns before approving the next purchase or shipment step.
We coordinate agreed follow-up checks and export documentation. Destination import eligibility and any required certification must be confirmed before shipment.

How Our Inspection Works

Agree the inspection scope before booking, then review the findings before purchase or shipment. Any repair, servicing or additional test is quoted separately when needed.

Our Process

  1. Share the vehicle details: Model, VIN if available, supplier and location.
  2. Receive a quotation: Review the proposed checks and fees.
  3. Confirm the scope: Agree access, timing and any extra tests.
  4. Arrange the inspection: Carry out the booked checks.
  5. Review the report: Check findings, photos and any included videos.
  6. Decide the next step: Resolve concerns before purchase or shipment.

Inspection Service Pricing

The quotation is based on the vehicle, location and agreed inspection scope. Confirm travel, translation, diagnostic tests and any other requested extras before booking. Additional work requires an agreed quotation.

Inspection Deliverables

  • Agreed inspection scope: The booked checks and any access limitations are recorded.
  • Condition report: Findings and supporting photos, with videos or extra tests where included.
  • Clear quotation: Review the fees and requested extras before the inspection begins.

DEFINED INSPECTION QUOTE

Fees depend on vehicle location, access and the agreed checks. Confirm travel, translation and specialist tests before booking.

MODEL-SPECIFIC PARTS CHECKS

Request availability and specifications for any parts needed after the inspection. Confirm the offered VIN before ordering.

SHIPPING COORDINATION

Resolve inspection findings before shipment. Confirm carrier acceptance, booking conditions and the destination document requirements.

PURCHASE AND EXPORT PLANNING

Keep vehicle selection, inspection, export documents and shipping responsibilities together in the agreed purchase plan.

CHARGING AND SOFTWARE CHECKS

Confirm installed charging hardware, language settings and destination compatibility for the exact model. Requested changes need a separate feasibility review.

RECORDED INSPECTION FINDINGS

Review the report, supporting photos and access limitations before approving purchase or shipment. Follow up on material concerns.

REQUEST AN INSPECTION QUOTATION

    Name
    Email
    Phone
    Make/Model
    Mileage (optional)
    Best time

    By submitting this form you will be scheduling a service appointment at no obligation and will be contacted within 48 hours by a service advisor.
    DETAILS FOR YOUR INSPECTION ENQUIRY
    • VEHICLEModel, grade and VIN if available
    • LOCATIONSupplier and inspection address
    • DESTINATIONCountry and intended use
    • SCOPEChecks, photos and tests requested
    • TIMINGProposed purchase or shipping date

    Our Commitment to Quality and Transparency

    Inspection Coordination

    We arrange the agreed checks with an inspection provider or technical team and confirm the scope, location and reporting requirements before booking.

    Vehicle Condition Checks

    Review accessible mechanical systems, exterior and interior condition, diagnostic findings and available EV battery information according to the booked scope.

    Informed Purchase Decisions

    The report helps you identify concerns and request clarification before purchase. Inspection findings have limits and cannot guarantee the absence of hidden defects.

    Agreed Inspection Costs

    Confirm the checks, reporting format, travel costs and requested extras in the quotation. Any additional repair or test is agreed separately.

    Customizable Reports

    Tell us which components or concerns matter to you. Additional checks and report translations depend on vehicle access, tool compatibility and provider availability.

    End-to-End Support

    We help coordinate the inspection, explain the recorded findings and arrange agreed follow-up checks or export preparation.

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    More Questions You May Have

    An inspection helps you understand the recorded condition of a vehicle before buying or shipping it from China. It can identify observable concerns and support follow-up questions. It does not replace a warranty or confirm every hidden defect or destination-country approval.

    The quotation sets out the checks included for your vehicle. These may cover exterior and interior condition, accessible mechanical components, tyres and brakes, diagnostic fault codes and available EV battery information. Test drives, history searches and specialist tests depend on access and the agreed service.

    Yes. Share the components or concerns you want checked. We confirm whether suitable tools, access and an inspection provider are available, then include any agreed extra checks in the quotation.

    Ask for the VIN, odometer reading and available service or ownership records. Diagnostic readings and third-party history sources can be reviewed where accessible. Records may be incomplete; the report should state which sources were used and what could not be verified.

    EV checks can include visible battery and underbody condition, charging operation, diagnostic fault codes and manufacturer-reported battery information where accessible. A reported battery-health reading is different from an independent capacity test. Confirm the available tests for the exact model before booking.

    A recorded or live test drive can be requested where the supplier permits it and suitable conditions are available. Confirm the requested footage and fee in the quotation. Where a road test cannot be carried out, the report will note that limitation.

    Share the destination country and any requirements supplied by your importer or customs broker. We can help review the available vehicle and export documents, but a condition inspection does not establish import eligibility or replace required certification. Confirm destination requirements with the relevant authority or qualified local importer before purchase or shipment.

    Requested changes must be checked for the exact model and market. Confirm feasibility, compatibility, warranty implications and any effect on destination approval before agreeing to software, equipment or commercial modifications. Availability and costs are quoted separately.

    Timing depends on vehicle location, supplier access, inspector availability and any specialist tests or translations. We confirm the proposed appointment and report delivery time in the quotation rather than promise a fixed turnaround for every vehicle.

    Request an inspection quotation with the model, VIN if available, supplier location, destination country and checks you need. We will confirm the proposed scope, fees and timing before you book.

    Review the inspection before the next purchase step

    Before approving the vehicle, combine the inspection findings with the destination-country import guide and the agreed shipping scope.

    Include the model, VIN if available, supplier location, destination and checks you want in your inspection enquiry. The quotation should identify the booked tests, limitations, deliverables and timing.

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