Articles & Guides
Practical, source-backed guides on Korean used car exports — written by people who do this every day, not affiliate-bait blog posts.
Importing a used car from Korea to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
The whole game is the age-based duty bands: newer, smaller-engine cars win. Plus the recycling fee, and Uzbekistan's 0% duty on EVs — one of the best-value routes right now.
Kia Sorento export guide
Which generation and engine to buy used from Korea: UM vs MQ4, the 2.2 diesel vs hybrid question, what to check, and what a fair Korean price looks like.
Kia Carnival buyer's guide
Korea's default family van, with deep used supply and sharp prices. Generation guide, the 7 vs 9 vs 11 seat question, diesel vs V6, and what to check before it ships.
Importing a used car from Korea to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is left-hand drive, so a Korean car fits the road. The real gates are the 5-year age rule and SASO/SABER conformity. Duties run about 20% (5% + 15% VAT). An honest, sourced guide.
Importing a used car from Korea to the UAE
The UAE is left-hand drive and import tax is low (5% duty + 5% VAT, about 10% all-in). The real step is GCC conformity for RTA registration. An honest, sourced guide to costs and the under-10-year rule.
Exporting a car from Korea to Germany
Germany is left-hand drive, so a Korean car fits the road. The real hurdles are EU type approval and tax, plus the FTA 0% route and the relocation exemption. An honest, sourced guide.
Car export logistics, and how fuel type changes the equation
A plain-English breakdown of RoRo vs container shipping and how gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and EV cars each affect cost, parts availability, and import duties.
Importing a used car from Korea to Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan was Korea's largest used car export destination by value in 2025. Here's the import process, age limit, and duty structure.
How to read a Korean Performance Inspection Certificate
The single most important document for any used Korean car. Plain-English walkthrough — every section, every symbol, every red flag.
Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage — for the export buyer
Two siblings on the same platform. Where they actually differ in price, reliability, fuel economy, and which generation to look for on the used market.
Importing a used car from Korea to Kenya
Kenya is right-hand drive. Korea is left-hand drive. Most exporters don't tell buyers what this actually means. An honest guide.