CHOOSE · Day 1–3
Choose your vehicle
- ✓Tell us your budget, target models, use case
- ✓We shortlist 3–6 verified options from China yards
- ✓Decide via WhatsApp — no pressure, no deposit yet
Free consultation. Take as long as you need.
★ Our 6-step process
How you buy a car with UsedCarBase.
From first WhatsApp message to keys in your hand — about 50 days end-to-end. Here's every step, with the timeline and the why.
Timelines assume a standard container shipment. Air freight and individual-container options available on request.
★ Verification — trust before spend
★ Execution — your money, our logistics
01
CHOOSE
Day 1–3
02
VIDEO
Day 4–7
03
REPORT
Day 7–10
04
PAY
Day 10–12
05
SHIP
Day 12–50
06
GHANA
Day 50+
Amber = the steps where we earn your trust
Green = the steps where we execute for you
VIDEO · Day 4–7
Live inspection video
★ Live video- ✓Walk-around video shot by our sourcing team
- ✓Engine start, interior, panel gaps, tyre tread
- ✓No stock photos — only the real car you would get
If the footage is wrong, you walk away at no cost.
REPORT · Day 7–10
Independent report
★ 150-point report- ✓Commissioned from a third-party auto inspector
- ✓Covers 150+ mechanical + cosmetic checkpoints
- ✓VIN verified, accident history cross-checked
No yard bias. No marketing spin. Just the findings.
PAY · Day 10–12
Deposit & invoice
70% deposit- ✓70% deposit secures the vehicle and container slot
- ✓Balance 30% on Bill of Lading release
- ✓Formal invoice + contract — no WhatsApp-only handshakes
SHIP · Day 12–50
Container ship to Tema
- ✓Vehicle loaded at Shanghai or Guangzhou
- ✓~28-day sea transit to Tema Port, Ghana
- ✓Live vessel tracking updates on request
GHANA · Day 50+
Ghana team delivery
★ Ghana team- ✓Accra team handles customs, duty, and clearance
- ✓Door-to-door delivery anywhere in Ghana
- ✓After-sale support: mechanics, spares, resale advice
The same people who sold it to you — still your contact a year later.
2Verifications
150+Checkpoints
28dAvg Transit
∞After-sale
★ Common questions
FAQs from first-time buyers.
Every featured vehicle has (a) a live walk-around video shot by us and (b) an independent 150-point inspection report from a third-party auto inspector in China. We will also share the VIN so you can run your own checks.
The CIF price covers the vehicle, export documentation, sea freight to Tema port, and basic marine insurance. It does NOT include Ghana import duty, clearance fees, or local delivery — we quote those separately based on the specific car.
If there is a material discrepancy between what was shown and what arrives, we work with you to resolve it — refund, replacement, or discount depending on the issue. This is why we ship inspection reports, not just photos.
70% deposit secures the vehicle and container slot. The remaining 30% is due when we release the Bill of Lading (right before the ship sails). Bank transfer is the standard method; we can discuss alternatives on WhatsApp.
Typical end-to-end: 45–55 days. Breakdown: 7–14 days to select + inspect, 2–3 days paperwork, 25–30 days sea transit, 5–8 days Ghana clearance and delivery.
Yes — that is Path 02. We handle visa invitation, hotel, and yard visits. Most on-site buyers fly in for 3–5 days and pick their car in person. We recommend it for premium or hard-to-spec vehicles.
Accra door-to-door is included in the default quote. Other Ghana cities (Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale) are available at a small additional transport fee, which we quote up front.
You keep the same WhatsApp contact — the Accra team stays on the account indefinitely. We can refer trusted mechanics, help source rare spare parts, and advise on resale when the time comes.