Useful questions and preparation guides for a serious vehicle search. They are intended to help structure the conversation, not replace vehicle-specific professional advice.
Use these guides to prepare better questions before reviewing a specific vehicle or route.
CHECKLIST · 01
Write a useful vehicle brief
Define your must-haves, flexible preferences, intended use, budget range, destination and timeframe. Clear priorities make the search more focused.
Exact model or acceptable alternatives
New or pre-owned; age and mileage range
Specification, colour and provenance priorities
Budget and what it should include
Vehicle brief checklist — SNDVIX Privé
Preferred make, model and acceptable alternatives
New / pre-owned preference, age and mileage range
Must-have specification and non-negotiables
Intended use and final destination
Indicative total budget and timeframe
Preferred source market, if any
Questions about history, condition and records
COST PLANNING · 02
Look beyond the asking price
A vehicle's purchase price is only one component. Depending on the route, the full cost picture may include:
Seller price and payment terms
Inspection, documentation and transfer costs
Export handling, freight and transit insurance
Customs duty, taxes and port-related charges
Applicable testing, certification and registration
Local delivery and continuing ownership costs
The actual amounts and applicability must be confirmed for the vehicle and current rules. This page does not provide an import-duty estimate.
DUE DILIGENCE · 03
Ask what has actually been checked
Verification is a defined scope, not a single label. Ask for the source, date and limits of each finding.
Vehicle identity and VIN consistency
Ownership, registration and seller authority
Service records and available history
Independent inspection scope and report
Accident, damage or modification records where available
Import eligibility and compliance route
A note on advice
General preparation, not a final determination.
Rules, taxes, vehicle standards and registration requirements can vary by market, vehicle age, specification and the time of import. Confirm current requirements with qualified professionals and relevant authorities before making a purchase commitment.
A good process makes room for what is not yet known—and records who will verify it.
