Buying a used car in Korea is cheaper than a similar deal in the USA, and all offered cars are in good or excellent technical condition and do not require restoration. Among the additional advantages are:
• A wide range of models of various classes and body types, as well as a variety of powertrains — unlike the American market, all main engine types are in demand in Korea: diesel, gasoline, LPG, and hybrid. There are many popular models that have proven themselves well on Ukrainian roads.
• High-quality assembly — Korean cars are known for the optimal combination of price and quality.
• The opportunity to purchase a car with factory-installed LPG equipment, as cars on propane-butane are in high demand on the local market. Such systems are installed directly by the manufacturer and are characterized by increased reliability and durability.
• Significant savings — from 20% to 40% compared to buying a similar car in Ukraine.
Selection and purchase of a car are possible both through used car sales platforms and directly through official dealers of manufacturing plants. Among the most well-known online resources, it is worth noting:
Autowini https://www.autowini.com — a leading trading platform for buying cars in South Korea, offering safe transactions with South Korean sellers at reasonable prices.
Encar http://www.encar.com — one of the largest used car sales platforms with branches throughout the country.
The most popular and sought-after brands are considered to be Hyundai, KIA, SsangYoung.
Delivery of cars from Korea is carried out on a special ferry. Unlike transportation from the USA, cars are not placed in containers but are driven directly onto the vessel. This method of transportation is significantly safer — the risk of damage to the car is minimal. The approximate delivery time is 45 days, which is faster than from the USA.
AIS AutoTrade provides clients with a full package of services for purchasing a car in Korea for only $500 (payment in hryvnias at the NBU exchange rate):
• selection of make, model, and trim according to specified parameters;
• inspection of the car by a company representative in Korea with a photo and video report on the condition of the paintwork;
• participation in auctions and purchase of the car for the client;
• organization of delivery to Ukraine;
• full documentary support;
• certification and customs clearance;
• assistance with registration;
• delivery to the client's address in any region of Ukraine.
More details about the conditions for purchasing used cars in South Korea or the USA through AIS AutoTrade can be found on the website https://import.autotrade.com.ua, by visiting the AIS Autotrade trade and office complex at: Kyiv, Stepan Bandera Ave., 26-B (from Pochaina metro station /former Petrivka/ towards the Northern /former Moscow/ bridge, near METRO shopping center), or by calling the information service at 0800-50-79-50 (calls from landline and mobile phones in Ukraine are free).
Another option offered by AIS AutoTrade is the purchase of an already customs-cleared car from Korea or the USA from a warehouse in Kyiv. There is a wide selection of popular brands, including Volkswagen, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Chevrolet, KIA, Hyundai. The warehouse is one of the largest in Ukraine and has more than 150 units. You can view available cars from the USA or Korea on the website http://autotrade.com.ua.
