What to Expect During an On-Site Vehicle Inspection at Our Guangzhou Yard

An on-site inspection at our Guangzhou yard follows a set order: the cars on your shortlist are ready when you arrive, you walk round each one, we run the technical checks with you watching (or you use your own tools), you review the registration, service and insurance records, and you take short drives. Most buyers decide on the same day and sign a Proforma Invoice before they leave.

Before you arrive

A good visit is prepared in advance. Once you send your shopping list — model, powertrain, year range, mileage, colours, quantity and destination — we shortlist matching cars and send you photos and records. You tell us which ones you want to see. Those cars are then cleaned, parked where they can be inspected easily, and their documents are printed for you. See How to Plan Your Used Car Inspection Trip to Guangzhou for the full checklist.

Step 1 — Briefing

We start with a short meeting: your market, your import rules (age limits, left-hand drive, conformity), your priorities, and the shortlist. This is also the time to say what matters most to your customers — colour, mileage, trim or price point — so we can focus on the right cars.

Step 2 — Walkaround

You look over each car in daylight: body panels, paint finish, glass, lights, wheels and tyres, then the interior — seats, steering wheel, controls, infotainment, air conditioning and the boot. Take as many photos as you like. Wear on the steering wheel, pedals and driver’s seat should match the recorded mileage.

Step 3 — Technical checks

Our staff run the same checks we use for remote buyers, with you present:

• VIN match on the windscreen plate, body and door-pillar label against the registration certificate.
• Paint thickness gauge readings on every panel.
• OBD diagnostic scan for stored and pending fault codes and readiness monitors.
• Hybrid battery health check on hybrids, using the diagnostic tool.
• Underbody check for leaks, impact damage and corrosion.

You are welcome to bring your own paint gauge or OBD scanner, or a third-party inspector, and repeat any check. The method is explained in 5 Key Inspection Steps.

Step 4 — Document review

For each car you see the vehicle registration certificate (机动车登记证书) with the VIN, first-registration date and ownership transfers, plus the service history and insurance claim history we obtained. If a record could not be obtained for a particular car, we tell you. Our approach is set out in How We Guarantee Mileage and Accident-Free Status.

Step 5 — Short drives

Where conditions allow, you take each shortlisted car for a short drive. On a hybrid, check that it pulls away on electric power and that the engine starts and stops smoothly. On the 2.0 L petrol, listen at idle and feel how the CVT responds. On both, check steering, braking and any noise over rough surfaces.

Step 6 — Decision and paperwork

Once you choose, we prepare a Proforma Invoice stating each car’s VIN, registration year, colour, price, shipping method and destination port, and the payment terms. You can mix models in one order: the minimum is one unit, and Corolla Cross and Corolla sedans can share a container.

After the visit

After payment, we handle the export licence, deregistration and export customs clearance, and move the cars to Nansha Port. In-stock vehicles ship within 10 working days after payment, and you receive a photo or video at every milestone — see From Guangzhou Yard to Nansha Port.

Tips from previous visits

• Ask to see a hybrid start from cold and pull away on electric power.
• Photograph each car’s VIN plate and odometer for your own records.
• Compare two similar units side by side before choosing.
• Settle the shipping method — Ro-Ro or container — before you leave, so preparation can start straight away.

Visit details are on our showroom page. We are open 9:00–21:00 Beijing time (UTC+8); book through the contact page or WhatsApp +86 166 1970 5662.