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Car tires from the USA: how to check the DOT date and condition before buying
What photos of tires to ask for, how to read the week and year of manufacture, and what to give to a specialist for inspection before buying a car from the USA.
NHTSA recall campaigns: what to check before car delivery
How to check for recalls by VIN, understand a zero result, and prepare questions for the manufacturer about post-import work.
How to compare two estimates for transporting a car from the USA
How to bring two offers to the same cost structure, distinguish an estimate from an agreed amount, and understand what questions to ask before making a purchase.
Car mileage from the USA: how to check miles, kilometers and record history
Why a single number in an ad doesn't reveal mileage history. Step-by-step reconciliation of dates, units, and documents with educational examples.
Copart or IAAI: how to choose an auction to buy a car from the USA
We compare the approach to lot selection, documents, fees, and condition checks. Buyer's checklist before bidding on Copart or IAAI.
Checking the VIN of a car from the USA: what to find out before buying
Document history, mileage, insurance records, recall campaigns and photos of previous trades: the sequence of checking the VIN of a car from the USA.
Damage on Copart: What Run and Drive and Lot Codes Mean
How to read Front End, Side, Mechanical and Water/Flood, evaluate Run and Drive and request a pre-bid inspection of the vehicle.
Car delivery from the USA to Ukraine: stages, terms and costs
What happens between winning the lottery and receiving the car: collection, export, sea transportation, port operations, and the route to Ukraine.
Documents for a car from the USA: what to check before bidding and registering
Title, invoice, proof of ownership, customs documents and first registration in Ukraine: how to prepare a package and avoid gaps.
Cars from the USA up to $20,000: how to calculate the maximum rate
We calculate from the full budget to the price of the lot: expenses, reserve, and the limit after which it is worth stopping the bidding.
Tesla Model 3 from the USA: what to check before buying
Battery, underbody damage, charging, and equipment: a consistent check of a specific Tesla before bidding.
Hybrid or gasoline: what to choose for the city and travel
We compare HEV, PHEV and gasoline cars based on your routes, charging and total operating costs.
Family crossover from the USA: how to choose one for your needs
Child seats, trunk, daily routes and budget: checks that help narrow down the choice of a family car.
Car after an accident from the USA: how to evaluate repairs before buying
From photos of the lot to the list of works: how to read the estimate, check the unknowns, and agree on the acceptance of the car.
First car from the USA: where to start your search
Five questions that will help you narrow down your choices before you even look at the lots.
Electric car in your everyday life
Charging, routes and battery: what to consider before buying.
What is actually included in the turnkey price?
From the bid at the auction to the registration: we break down the budget into components.
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