2017 KIA SPORTAGE VIN: KNDPM3AC5H7231198

Conclusion on damage and condition

Lots labeled vandalism are of great interest to the buyer. The Vandalism breakage category typically includes broken mirrors, broken glass, scratched paint, broken headlights, and damage to body components (bumpers). The severity of the damage can vary, but for the most part, these are superficial defects that are easy to fix. How Vandalism damage affects the condition of the car:

Restoration will require the assistance of a car painter and bodybuilder. As a rule, cosmetic repairs are sufficient for cars with vandalism damage, and such repairs are inexpensive. But it is still desirable to have an expert assess the scope of work and give an opinion on the advisability of repair. The approximate amount of restoration is 8747 USD, but it can vary depending on the extent of the damage.

In addition, secondary damage "Front End" is specified, which is damage to the front of the vehicle that is most often the result of collisions or accidents. At car auctions, variants with such problems are very common. According to statistics, in about 30% of road accidents cars get damage to the front part of the body. The most affected are the bumper, hood, radiator grille, cooling system and headlights. Deformation of the front part of the body is not only a cosmetic problem. Such defects seriously affect the possibility and safety of further operation of this lot. How Front End affects the condition:

Default status means that nothing is known about the condition of the vehicle, i.e. there is no exact data whether it starts or can drive. There can be several reasons for the lack of data - this is the lack of information from the seller, limited access to the car, other circumstances that prevent the diagnosis. That is, the "Default" status does not give the buyer any confidence in anything. The car may turn out to be both fully serviceable and in a state of emergency.

Without additional information it is impossible to judge the real costs of restoration. Therefore, for an objective assessment of the condition of the car, we recommend ordering a paid report on Carhistory. Such an inspection will help to identify hidden defects, tell you about the operating conditions, mileage, owners, maintenance, will give enough information to be confident in the decision to buy.