How we inspect every Korean import before it sells
Inside our 150-point check — exactly what we look at, why it matters, and how it protects you when you buy.
Buying an imported car can feel like a gamble. You're trusting that what looks good in photos is genuinely sound underneath — and that nobody has papered over an accident, a tired battery, or a rolled-back odometer. At INZI Trust, we built our entire 150-point inspection to remove that gamble. Here's exactly what happens to every Korean import before it earns a place in our showroom.
Why a 150-point inspection matters
A car has thousands of parts, but a handful of them decide whether it will serve you reliably for years or drain your wallet within months. Our inspection concentrates on those high-impact systems first, then works methodically through everything else. The goal is simple: by the time a car is priced and listed, we know it as well as the person who owned it — often better.
Every result is recorded. If you ask us about a specific car, we can tell you what we found, what we fixed, and what (if anything) to keep an eye on.
The exterior and structure
We start with the body and frame, because this is where accident history hides.
- Panel-by-panel paint depth readings to detect filler or resprays
- Chassis and structural rails checked for straightness and previous repair
- Doors, bonnet and boot alignment and gap consistency
- Glass, lights, mirrors and seals for cracks, fogging and water ingress
- Tyres matched as a set, with tread depth and date codes recorded
Engine, transmission and drivetrain
Next we move under the bonnet and underneath the car. A cold-start test tells us a lot before the engine ever warms up.
- Cold start, idle quality and warm-up behaviour
- Oil and coolant condition, plus any sign of leaks or contamination
- Transmission shifts under load, on a road test
- Brakes, suspension, steering and bushings
- Exhaust and emissions check
For electric and hybrid cars: the battery
On EVs and hybrids, the high-voltage battery is the single most valuable component — so it gets its own dedicated check. We measure the actual state of health, not just what the dashboard claims, and we publish that percentage on the listing. A 92% battery and a 78% battery are very different cars, and you deserve to know which one you're buying.
- Certified state-of-health percentage
- Charging behaviour on AC and DC
- Cell balance and thermal management
- Real-world range verification
Paperwork, history and the odometer
A mechanically perfect car with a questionable history is still a risk. We verify the import documents, cross-check the service record, and confirm the mileage against the car's history so you never overpay for a rolled-back odometer.
What happens after the inspection
If a car passes, it's reconditioned where needed, photographed, and priced — one honest figure in RWF, with the inspection findings on file. If it fails on anything we can't put right, it never reaches you. That's the whole point.
Every car we sell then ships with a 6-month warranty, because an inspection you can't stand behind isn't worth much. Want to see the report on a specific car? Just ask — we'll walk you through it.
