Create a demonstration list
Choose a short list of essential functions before requesting a vehicle video. Include the screen's available languages, phone pairing, audio, reversing display, air-conditioning controls and relevant vehicle settings. Ask the demonstrator to show the sequence rather than only the opening screen. Keep the video with the VIN and inspection date.
Identify the factory system and any later modifications. A replaced display can change the way vehicle settings are accessed even when the dashboard looks tidy. If the original unit has been removed, ask whether it is included and whether the installation has supporting records. The specification sheet should distinguish factory equipment from additions.
Separate offline and connected functions
Test what works without the original owner's account and what requires a network connection or subscription. Navigation, remote controls and online media may have different dependencies. A menu translated into English does not establish that every online service is available overseas. Ask for each required feature to be demonstrated under conditions relevant to the intended use.
Do not share passwords or personal account data in a sourcing enquiry. Agree a proper ownership-transfer or account-removal process where needed. Record any function that remains unverified so your retail listing does not promise more than the evidence supports.
Assess cameras and assistance features
Show the actual reversing image, parking indications and other advertised camera views. Inspect visibility, image stability and relevant warning messages. If assistance equipment has been repaired or body parts replaced nearby, ask a qualified workshop whether checks or calibration are required for the particular system.
Avoid describing a sensor visible on a bumper as proof that the vehicle includes a complete assistance package. Equipment can differ by trim and market. Verify the controls, system identification and practical operation within a safe inspection scope. Keep claims limited to demonstrated and documented functions.
Check keys and everyday controls
Count working keys, test the agreed locking and starting functions and record any missing accessory. Inspect windows, mirrors, seats, lights and roof operation where fitted. These ordinary items influence preparation cost and customer satisfaction, even when the engine and gearbox are sound.
If a replacement key or component is needed, obtain a compatible quotation and clarify programming requirements. A cheap unprogrammed item is not the same as a completed working replacement. Include the full cost and time in the dealer price comparison rather than treating missing equipment as a minor detail to solve after arrival.
Use a handover demonstration your sales team can repeat
Prepare a short handover sequence for the functions you intend to advertise. Show the vehicle identity first, then demonstrate the chosen language, a relevant phone connection, the reversing display and the principal cabin controls. Keep the recording focused on the car and avoid capturing personal messages, contact lists or private account details. A repeatable sequence makes it easier to compare two candidates without relying on differently edited promotional clips.
Where a function depends on a particular phone, cable or account, record that dependency rather than describing universal compatibility. Ask whether the necessary accessory is supplied and whether ownership-related setup remains outstanding. A customer who only needs basic audio has a different requirement from one expecting several connected services. Your sourcing brief should reflect that distinction before anyone quotes an aftermarket conversion.
At preparation or arrival, repeat the important steps using the actual equipment your dealership will use for demonstration. Note any difference from the accepted report and investigate it before advertising the feature. This is especially useful after a screen replacement, battery disconnection or software work, when settings may have changed. The aim is a clear, supportable equipment description that the sales team can demonstrate consistently, with conditional services and unresolved functions clearly identified rather than hidden under a general export-ready label.
Describe the result precisely
Use a simple function matrix: verified working, requires local setup, repair required and not verified. Attach evidence to the important entries. This is clearer than saying that the car has been converted for export, a phrase that can hide major differences in what was actually done.
Add your mandatory language and equipment needs to the CS75 sourcing brief. If a feature cannot be confirmed, decide whether an alternative vehicle is preferable before committing to a modification. The final resale description should state what the delivered car does, with any destination-dependent services explained separately.
