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Your used-car buying checklist

Tick a step after you have checked it. This is a reminder, not a safety rating. An independent mechanic should assess the car.

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Identity & records

Compare the number on the car, registration and sale documents. Ask about any mismatch or altered plate.

Verify the seller’s identity and authority to sell. Confirm transfer requirements with the relevant local authority.

Request service invoices, accident repairs and original auction photos where available. A missing record is still unknown.

Condition & inspection

Look for uneven panel gaps, paint differences and signs of repairs. Ask a mechanic to examine the chassis.

Check for unusual damp smells, corrosion or water marks. These signs need further investigation; they do not prove flood damage.

Ask for a written report covering the engine, transmission, brakes, suspension and safety systems, with repair estimates.

With the seller’s permission and appropriate licence/insurance, assess starting, steering, braking and transmission behaviour. Let a mechanic investigate warning lights.

Before payment

Check the unit: miles or kilometres. Compare readings on dated documents; one odometer reading cannot verify the full history.

Look up the VIN with the manufacturer or the relevant market’s official service. Confirm repair status with an authorised dealer.

Include fees, transport, necessary repairs, registration and insurance. For imports, get customs and eligibility confirmed before paying.

Record the VIN, final price, included items and any warranty or promised repairs. Keep invoices and payment evidence.

These selections are entered by you and are not uploaded to MIZAN. Even a completed checklist cannot prove that a car is safe or accident-free.

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What will your fuel cost?

Enter a trip distance or your expected monthly distance, your car’s consumption and your own fuel price.

Enter your figures to see the estimate.

Uses your figures: distance × consumption ÷ 100 × price. Actual consumption varies with traffic, driving, load and air conditioning. This calculator does not fetch current fuel prices.

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Convert miles and kilometres

Useful for cars imported from the USA. Always read the unit displayed on the odometer.

1 mile = 1.609344 km. Conversion changes the unit; it does not confirm that the mileage is genuine.

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Find the VIN before you search

A modern VIN contains 17 letters and digits. Look at the plate below the windscreen, the driver’s door frame, and the vehicle documents. Locations vary by manufacturer.

A 17-character VIN on a vehicle manufacturer plate in the door jamb
Example: a VIN plate in a door jamb. Compare your car’s number with its documents.
  1. Copy all 17 characters, without spaces.
  2. The letters I, O and Q are not used in the VIN format accepted by this check.
  3. A specification lookup does not confirm accident history. A year that cannot be verified is left unconfirmed.
Check your VIN for freeVIN locations · Mopar
Photo · Wikimedia Commons

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RoRo or container?

Understand the shipment before requesting a quote. MIZAN provides information, not a shipping booking.

A RoRo vehicle carrier at sea

RoRo · Roll-on / Roll-off

Vehicles roll onto and off the ship using a ramp. Some non-running cargo can be moved on special handling equipment, depending on the carrier’s acceptance rules.

Container

The vehicle is loaded and secured inside a shipping container. Ask who handles loading, unloading and securing, and whether the quote is for a shared or dedicated container.

Ask for these in writing

  • Departure and destination ports, route and estimated dates.
  • Vehicle acceptance rules, especially for damaged or non-running cars.
  • Ocean freight, inland transport, port fees, storage and destination charges.
  • Insurance cover, exclusions and the procedure for recording vehicle condition.
  • Documents, customs requirements and import eligibility confirmed by the responsible local authority.

The cheapest ocean freight is not necessarily the lowest total cost. Routes, prices and vehicle acceptance must be confirmed for your shipment.

Build your import budgetHow RoRo works · Wallenius Wilhelmsen

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Small habits that help

Use the car’s recommended tyre pressure

Check pressure when the tyres are cold, at least monthly. Use the door label or owner’s manual, rather than the maximum shown on the tyre.

Keep your service records

Save dated invoices and mileage readings. Follow the maintenance schedule for your exact vehicle; a general online tip cannot set its service interval.

Check recalls after importing

Use the VIN and the car’s original market where possible. A blank result may reflect limited coverage. Ask the manufacturer or authorised dealer when unsure.

Open official recall sourcesLearn how to read a history report

Read the sources

General guidance. US sources do not determine Iraqi or Kurdistan import rules.