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Customs duties, auction process, delivery times and costs — we explain with real numbers.
AzBaku AutoImport imports cars from four markets: USA, Canada, South Korea and China. The advantages, risks, timelines of each country and which cars are suitable for each — all in one article.
Read →Three most common document statuses at auctions: clean, salvage and rebuilt. The meaning of each, the risks, and when it makes sense to buy them.
Read →Brief notes in auction listings tell a lot about a car's condition. The meaning of Run and Drive, Keys Yes/No, damage codes, sale types and mileage notes.
Read →The most common mistake at auctions — not calculating backwards from the final budget. How to find the maximum bid step by step and which costs to deduct.
Read →Why does a car sold at auction for 8 000 $ cost significantly more when delivered to Baku? Every part of the final price and hidden costs in "cheap" lots.
Read →A flood-damaged car may look clean from the outside, but problems emerge months later. Flood signs in photos and history, additional risks in hybrids and electric vehicles.
Read →Auction photos show major damage, but hidden damage must be searched for in details. What panel gaps, color differences, wheel angles and lights reveal.
Read →A damaged electric car may look cheap, but the battery, high voltage system and charging standard must be checked separately. What to look at and what to be cautious about.
Read →HEV, PHEV and BEV — three different technologies, three different uses. Which one suits you and what to pay attention to when importing from abroad.
Read →"Stationary" and "Does Not Start" lots are cheap, but the cause could be a battery or an engine. How to price based on risk.
Read →A "minor" front collision on a modern car can disable the radar, camera and sensors. These parts are expensive and require calibration.
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A deployed airbag is not just the airbag itself: the control module, belts, panel may also need replacement. How to evaluate an "Airbags Deployed" lot at auction.
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A heavily damaged lot starts cheaper, but often ends up costing more than a lightly damaged lot. A simple rule to compare the two types correctly.
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Sonata is one of the most common sedans at US auctions. Engine variants, hybrid version, typical damage and a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
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Every car imported to Azerbaijan must comply with Euro-4 environmental standards. Non-compliant vehicles are held at customs. How to check before buying.
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You don't need a large budget to import a car from abroad. Minimum amount, affordable models, and the most expensive mistakes made on a small budget.
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How many days does your car ordered from abroad reach Baku? Step-by-step timeline for the USA, Korea, and China, and factors affecting the timeline.
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Car imports from Korea arrive faster than from the USA and have different advantages. Shipping time, vehicle condition, and when to choose Korea.
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The 17-digit VIN code reveals the complete history of a car: accidents, mileage fraud, floods, theft. How to read it and where to check.
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The difference between the two largest US auctions: commission, vehicle types, document process, and which to choose in each case.
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Auction purchases are not returnable. 8 things we check on every lot before bidding — from documents to photos, brief and clear.
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