HAVAL H9 petrol or diesel: what to check before importing

Start with the journey

Describe normal trips, annual distance, passenger needs and loads. Ask which engine and transmission combination belongs to each trim. Consider local fuel availability and maintenance support. Request manufacturer figures with their test conditions instead of treating advertising consumption as a prediction of your own use.

Compare the whole specification

Check seating, four-wheel-drive equipment, safety, tyres and comfort alongside the powertrain. Identify standard, optional and unavailable items. If towing matters, verify vehicle documentation and destination requirements. A price comparison is useful only when both proposals identify the model year and all included options.

Prepare a useful export enquiry

Begin with the model, model year, preferred trim and quantity. Add the destination country and arrival city or port, your expected purchasing period, and the contact details you use most often. If you have not chosen a version, describe the intended use and your essential equipment instead. A clear starting brief helps the sourcing team compare relevant vehicles without assuming that every feature is standard.

Ask for a written quotation that identifies the proposed vehicle, included services, currency, payment stages and the period for which the offer is valid. Confirm which costs remain for the buyer, and ask how any change of specification or transport arrangement will be handled. Procurement and export preparation depend on the particular order; an enquiry does not reserve a vehicle or confirm a delivery date.

Confirm the order before procurement

Before payment, review the vehicle specification and destination requirements with the parties responsible for import clearance and registration. Request the documents needed for that review and agree how the actual vehicle will be checked. Send your questions together so that the quotation, procurement brief and eventual contract describe the same order.

Keep a copy of the agreed requirements and ask for changes to be recorded in writing. A photograph, advertising film or example configuration can help explain your preference, but it should not replace the specification attached to your order. Confirm the applicable warranty, local servicing arrangements and any connected features for the exact vehicle and destination before purchasing.