FATCAR’s process begins with the buyer providing the preferred vehicle, budget and destination. The team then searches for suitable vehicles in Singapore, checks the selected unit and supports the export process.
Step 1: Check Whether the Vehicle Can Enter Your Country
Before choosing a car, confirm the basic import requirements of the destination country.
• Vehicle age
• Steering position
• Registration year
• Vehicle category
• Inspection requirements
• Import taxes and duties
A vehicle that looks like a good deal in Singapore may not be suitable if the destination country restricts its age or specification.
FATCAR therefore asks buyers to provide the destination country before confirming the vehicle. Preliminary eligibility screening should be based on destination, vehicle year and steering position, while final approval remains with the relevant destination authority.
Step 2: Select the Right Vehicle
The cheapest vehicle is not always the best export choice.
For dealers, it is usually more useful to consider:
• Local resale demand
• Expected repair costs
• Availability of spare parts
• Engine and transmission type
• Seating capacity
• Vehicle year and mileage
FATCAR’s sourcing process allows buyers to provide not only a preferred model but also acceptable alternatives, budget, mileage and other requirements.
Step 3: Inspect Before Purchase
Buying internationally makes vehicle inspection especially important.
The buyer may not have the opportunity to physically inspect the car, so clear photos, videos and condition information become part of the buying decision.
FATCAR supports pre-purchase vehicle checks and provides vehicle condition information before export.
Step 4: Confirm the Full Export Cost
Do not judge the deal only by the vehicle price.
Ask for a clear quotation covering the vehicle and the export-related services being provided. Shipping arrangements and destination costs should also be understood before confirming the order.
Availability, inspection scope and export costs should be confirmed separately for each request.
Step 5: Prepare Documents and Shipping
Once the vehicle is confirmed, the export process moves into documentation and shipment preparation.
The process should include vehicle preparation, inspection records, export paperwork and shipment coordination through departure.
Final Advice
A successful vehicle import starts with the destination, not the vehicle.
Before asking, “Which car is cheapest?”, ask:
Which car can legally enter my market, arrive at a reasonable total cost and still make financial sense after arrival?
FATCAR helps international buyers source suitable Singapore vehicles, inspect the selected unit and coordinate the next steps for export.