Used car buying guides

Complete Timeline of Used Car Exports: How Long It Takes from Booking Space, Customs Declaration, Shipping to Cargo Pickup

Many overseas purchasers are concerned about one question: after the vehicle is confirmed, how much time in total should be reserved from booking shipping space, customs declaration, and loading on…

Domestic Electric Vehicle Infotainment System: Can Chinese-Language Infotainment Systems Be Switched to English

Many overseas customers who purchase second-hand domestic new energy vehicles from us have a primary concern: while the vehicle functions properly, all the on-board systems are in Chinese, making it…

Charging Pile Compatibility: Can Chinese-made electric vehicles charge normally when taken back to their home country?

Many overseas customers worry: when purchasing a second-hand new energy vehicle from China and shipping it back to their home country, can it charge normally when plugged into a charging pile?…

How to check the battery health of a used electric vehicle?

Buying second-hand electric vehicles from China gives overseas buyers access to a wider range of models and price options. However, before selecting a vehicle, they should not only focus on the…

Chinnese Used Car Buying Checklist: What Documents Should You Check Before Making Payment?

When importing used cars from China, a full set of strict verification procedures must be completed before payment is confirmed. Many overseas buyers easily fall into common pitfalls:…

CHABOSHI Inspection Grades Explained With a Real S Grade Report

For importers and dealers sourcing used vehicles from China, understanding an inspection report helps turn a supplier’s description into information that can be reviewed before purchase. CHABOSHI (查博…

How to check whether a used car may have been flooded

Flood-damaged vehicles are the most tricky "invisible bombs" in the used car trade. Repair shops can thoroughly clean up all surface traces by washing, drying, replacing carpets and spraying…

How to Check the Repair and Accident History of a Used Car from China

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Lookup – VIN Decoder on China VIN Report

A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) decoder can display key information about your car or the used car you are considering purchasing. When you run a VIN lookup using the VIN query tool on China VIN Report, you can learn the vehicle’s time and place of manufacture, brand, model and trim level, engine type, and much more.

How to check a vehicle report sent by a seller

Screenshots and edited PDFs are easy to circulate. Check identifiers and obtain an independent result.

What an accident and insurance claims search can tell you

Understand claim dates, affected areas and repair amounts without treating an empty result as a clean bill of health.

How to spot possible odometer fraud in a Chinese used car

Use dated readings and physical evidence together; a single current reading is not enough.

How to check a used car in China before you buy

A practical sequence: online records, an independent inspection and a hands-on function test.