Pre-purchase inspection

It may sound logical, but you wouldn’t buy a car in your own country without seeing it first. Unfortunately, it is not always feasible for everyone to travel to the country of origin to inspect the car in person.

Fortunately, SCL Rotterdam has a specialized network of technicians who can inspect vehicles in many locations, ensuring the car is checked before purchase. This is often possible within 72 hours!

Avoid a Bad Purchase: Always Inspect Before Buying on Location

What do you get with this pre-purchase inspection?

A comprehensive photo report (approx. 50 photos) of the car and any damages or defects.
A detailed inspection report of about 12 pages.
The car is thoroughly inspected for damage.
The technical condition is checked and extensively described in the report.
The inspector drives (if possible) a short distance with the car to check if everything works properly.

The quality of cars for sale in other countries varies greatly, and defects are often not visible in photos. A thorough pre-purchase inspection not only prevents disappointments but also provides a stronger negotiating position. In most cases, the inspection pays for itself immediately!

Currently, SCL Rotterdam has contracts with inspectors throughout the United States. If you have your eye on a car in another country and would like it inspected, please contact one of our experts, and we will be happy to explore the possibilities of having your dream car inspected!

SCL Rotterdam Also Provides Purchase Assistance Through a Payment Service

Thanks to the internet, buying cars or motorcycles abroad has become easy. However, paying for a purchase remotely often remains a challenging issue. You often deal with an unknown seller and are not always able to travel abroad to complete the transaction in person. The payment process can also take a lot of time.

Do you want to ensure that the purchase goes smoothly? In the USA and other countries, SCL Rotterdam offers a payment service. Buying a car has never been easier!

Transfer the Money The first step is to transfer the money to an escrow account of our partner, who will make the payment on site for you.
Pre-Payment Check Before your car is paid for, a thorough background check is done. This will check whether the vehicle is registered as stolen, whether the correct vehicle documentation is present, and whether the owner has fully paid off the car.
Payment and Pick-Up of the Car Once the pre-payment check is completed, the car will be paid for and picked up. Just before picking up the car, the money is transferred to the seller. As soon as the money is received by the seller, we immediately load the car onto the trailer. This way, we avoid unpleasant surprises and ensure that you do not pay in vain! Never just transfer money to a foreign party if you are not sure of your case, and never use 'anonymous' payment methods such as Western Union. The Secure Payment Service from SCL Rotterdam protects against potential international fraud and ensures a safe transaction.

SCL Rotterdam does not have the ability to offer this payment service worldwide. Would you like to know if we can help with paying for your car? Request a free, no-obligation quote to know exactly what to expect. Prefer to receive more information first? We are available every working day from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Call +31 (0)10 427 7723 or email sales@sclrotterdam.com. We are happy to assist you.