Your buying agent in Korea · 25 years in car export · ex-Daewoo Motor

Your choice. Our service. From Korea.

Send us a Korean car listing link. We handle the checks, purchase and export arrangements.

CHECKED ✓

Start fee US$ 150 per vehicle, paid by invoice after you send the request. What it covers · Service scope

✓ Link-only: we handle only vehicles you send as a link✓ Work starts within 1 business day of confirmed payment✓ Start fee credited to the agent fee if you buy✓ Shipping to the port you choose
AUTO LINKS KOREA
Since 2000 · AUTO LINKS KOREA

25 years of moving cars in and out of Korea

We have handled car import and export since 2000. These are our own shipments: containers, car carriers and special cargo.

Your agent in Korea

Founder, AUTO LINKS KOREA

  • Former member of the overseas business division at Daewoo Motor
  • 25 years in car export and import
  • Registered business in Seoul · no. 215-02-47988
“My business is built on trust. You choose the car; I check it as if I were buying it myself, tell you plainly what I find, and buy only what you approve.”
2000Year we started car import & export
SeoulOffice in Songpa, Seoul · warehouse in Goyang
Both waysExports from Korea and imports into Korea
Step 1 · You choose

Browse Korea's own listing sites

These are the sites Koreans use. Use your browser's translate button. Choose the vehicle yourself, copy its page link and send it with a request. We do not search, recommend or compare vehicles for free.

Used cars

Encar

엔카

Korea's largest used-car listing site. Dealer and private cars.

Car number: in the page link after “/detail/”Open encar.com ↗

K Car

케이카

Largest direct used-car retailer. Cars owned and checked by K Car, fixed prices.

Car number: shown on the page as “차량번호” / linkOpen kcar.com ↗

KB ChaChaCha

KB차차차

Large listing site run by KB Capital, with dealer cars nationwide.

Copy the full page link from the address barOpen kbchachacha.com ↗

Bobaedream

보배드림

Popular site for enthusiasts. Good for older, tuned and rare models.

Copy the full page link from the address barOpen bobaedream.co.kr ↗

Hyundai & Genesis Certified

현대 인증중고차

Hyundai's own certified used cars: inspected, with warranty, fixed prices.

Copy the full page link from the address barOpen certified.hyundai.com ↗

Kia Certified

기아 인증중고차

Kia's own certified used cars, mostly recent models with short mileage.

Copy the full page link from the address barOpen cpo.kia.com ↗

Trucks & commercial vehicles

Truck4989

트럭4989

Long-running used truck market: cargo, wing body, dump, tractor-trailer, tank and special trucks.

Copy the full page link from the address barOpen truck4989.com ↗

iTruck

아이트럭

Online used truck platform with over 13,000 listings, from Porter-size to heavy trucks.

Copy the full page link from the address barOpen itruck.co.kr ↗

Construction equipment & forklifts

Excavator Nara

굴삭기나라

Used excavator listings with market prices.

Open direct-nara.co.kr ↗

Mascus Korea

마스커스

Korean section of the international used-machinery portal.

Open mascus.co.kr ↗

Farm machinery

Agriis

아그리즈

Used tractors, combines, rice transplanters and attachments from farmers and dealers nationwide.

Open agriis.co.kr ↗

How to send us a link

Tip: Prices on Korean sites are in 만원 (10,000 won). 1,850만원 = ₩18,500,000. Use the cost estimate to see it in dollars.

Step 2 · We handle the Korean side

Choosing is easy. Buying from abroad is not.

Here is where buyers abroad usually get stuck, and what we do once your paid request is accepted.

Where you get stuck
What we do
Sellers speak Korean and expect a Korean phone number
We call the seller and confirm the car is there and the price is real
You can't tell if “no accident” is true
We send the official Korean inspection record in English, insurance claims and liens; an on-site inspection is available as an option
Paying, transferring the title and filing papers from abroad is hard in practice
After your approval and payment, we buy the car in our company's name on your behalf
Sending a large sum to a stranger feels risky
You pay step by step, and the car is bought only after you approve the report
Export papers and getting the car to a Korean port
We handle export deregistration, export customs, transport to port and the shipping booking
  1. Send your requestFill in the form with the vehicle link and send it to us by WhatsApp or email. Sending the form does not start any work or charge you.
  2. Invoice START FEEWe check the request is complete and send a start-fee invoice. Before payment we only answer about the form, the invoice and payment.
  3. Document check & reportWork starts within 1 Korean business day after payment is confirmed. The first result usually follows within 2 business days. If the seller is slow to reply, we tell you before the deadline.
  4. On-site inspection OPTIONALPaint thickness on every panel, underbody, cold start and test drive, with photos and video. Charged separately.
  5. Your written approval & purchase CAR PRICE + REST OF AGENT FEEYou approve in writing the vehicle identification, price, known defects, total cost and any costs not yet fixed, and confirm your country allows the import. We buy only after your payment arrives. If the price or condition changes, we ask you again.
  6. Export & shipping KOREA COSTS + FREIGHTExport deregistration, export customs, transport to the Korean port and booking to your chosen destination port. You receive the bill of lading, export certificate and loading photos.
  7. Arrival in your countryYou or your customs broker handle import clearance, duties, taxes, port charges, local transport, inspection and registration.

Your request moves through these stages: under review → awaiting payment → check in progress → awaiting your approval → purchased → export preparation → shipped. We never mark a request as received or paid before it actually is.

Service scope

Our side ends at the ship

We handle the agreed Korean-side vehicle checks, purchase, export deregistration, export customs procedures and shipping arrangements. You are responsible for confirming import eligibility and handling all destination-country clearance, duties, taxes, port charges, local transport, inspections and registration.

We do · in Korea
  • Contact the seller and confirm the listing
  • English inspection record, insurance history, liens
  • Optional on-site inspection
  • Purchase after your approval and payment
  • Export deregistration and export customs
  • Transport to the Korean port and shipping booking
You do · in your country
  • Confirm the vehicle can be imported and registered
  • Import customs clearance
  • Duties, taxes and port charges
  • Collection at the port and local transport
  • Local inspection and registration

Link-only service. We work only on a vehicle or part you send us as a link from a Korean site. Not included: requests without a link, vehicle search, recommendations or price comparisons; detailed consultation before payment; door delivery; customs clearance in your country; introductions to local partners.

Korea's official inspection record

Every dealer car in Korea comes with an inspection record

Korean law requires used-car dealers to give buyers a Performance & Condition Inspection Record (성능·상태점검기록부), made by a licensed inspector before sale. Once your start fee is paid, we obtain it for your chosen car and send it to you in English.

ORIGINAL · 중고자동차 성능·상태점검기록부 (REAL RECORD) Real example from a Korean dealer. Record number, plate, VIN and fax details are blurred for privacy. Tap the image to enlarge.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE · ENGLISH TRANSLATION

2016 Ford Explorer 2.3 AWD

Basic information
First registered30 May 2016 · gasoline · automatic
Warranty typeDealer's own warranty (자가보증)
Overall condition
Odometer & gaugesGood · mileage level: average · 41,869 km
VIN markingGood (matches)
Exhaust emissionsCO 0.38 % · HC 48 ppm
Tuning / modificationsNone
Flood or fire historyNone
Former rental / lease / commercialNone
Accident & repair history
Accident historyYes (as marked on the form)
Simple repairYes
Outer panels, rank 1Yes — panels marked X (exchanged) on the left side
Outer panels, rank 2None
Main frameNone
Mechanical condition
EngineGood · no oil or coolant leaks · levels correct
Automatic transmissionGood · no leaks · fluid level correct
DrivetrainClutch, CV joints, propeller shaft: good
Steering & brakesGood · no leaks
ElectricalAlternator, starter, wiper, fan, window motors: good
Fuel leaksNone

Our summary: no frame damage and no flood history. Some bolted-on outer panels on the left side were replaced, which the form records as an accident history. Mechanically everything checks as good. We would verify the replaced panels on site and ask for the insurance claim amounts before you buy.

What the record shows

  • Accident history and frame damage, panel by panel
  • Replaced or repaired outer panels (exchange / sheet-metal)
  • Odometer status and mileage at inspection
  • Flood damage and illegal modification checks
  • Engine, transmission, steering, brakes and electrics
  • Inspector's licence and the record's validity period

What we add to it

  • Full English translation with a plain-language summary
  • Insurance claim history: number and amount of repairs paid
  • Lien and seizure check before purchase
  • Optional on-site inspection to confirm the record is accurate

The record is made before sale for the seller, so we recommend our own inspection for higher-value cars. Private-seller cars may not have a record; we tell you if one is missing.

Payment order

You approve before we buy

All payments are made by bank transfer (T/T) in US dollars, by invoice, to the account of AUTO LINKS KOREA. Our bank details appear only on our invoice. Please choose “sender pays all charges” (OUR) so the full amount arrives. We never ask you to pay a seller directly. Costs in your own country are paid by you there.

1 · after you send the requestStart fee US$ 150

One check and one written report for one vehicle.

2 · optionalOn-site inspection

US$ 150 for a car; machines quoted. Only if you ask for it.

3 · after you approve the reportCar price + rest of fee

The agent fee minus the start fee already paid. We buy the car only after this arrives.

4 · before bookingKorea costs + freight

Deregistration, transport to port, export customs and ocean freight, as quoted.

Sample inspection report

2021 Hyundai Tucson 1.6T AWD

KCB-S-0001 · 48,210 km · Gasoline
SAMPLE
Still for sale (confirmed 27 Oct)YES
Inspection recordOBTAINED
Registration informationNEEDS CHECK
Frame / structural damageNONE
Panels replacedTRUNK LID
Paint thicknessORIGINAL 92–128 μm
Insurance claims1 · $640
Flood historyNONE
Liens / seizuresCLEAR
Engine & transmissionNORMAL
Next step: on-site inspection recommendedTrunk lid replaced, no structural damage in the documents. Underbody and paint on the trunk lid need an on-site check. Confirmed: asking price. Estimated: Korean-side costs and freight.
Cost estimate

What will it cost to your port?

A rough estimate with example values. Your invoice uses the actual exchange rate, Korean costs and freight quote on the day.

Car pricefinal price agreed with the seller—
Agent fee, totalUS$ 500 or 3% of the car price, whichever is higher—
On-site inspectionoptional—
Korean-side costsexample value—
Ocean freightexample value—
Estimated total to your port—
Already paid as start fee—
Remaining after start fee—
Total in euro—

Not included: import duties, taxes, port charges, local transport, inspection and registration in your country. You pay these directly.

What buyers choose

Popular Korean cars by region

Based on Korea's used-car export patterns. Import rules differ by country; check yours before you buy.

Europe

Left-hand drive, well-equipped: Tucson, Sportage, Sorento, Genesis G80 / GV70

Middle East

SUVs: Sportage, Tucson, Santa Fe, Palisade

Central Asia & Caucasus

Sedans and premium: Avante (Elantra), Grandeur, Genesis

Africa

Small cars and trucks: Morning, Ray, Porter, Bongo

Latin America

Compact SUVs and vans: Tucson, Sportage, Carnival, Starex
Fees

Clear prices, start fee first

Example prices in US$.

$150Start fee: one vehicle, one check, one written report
$500 / 3%Agent fee per vehicle: US$ 500 or 3% of the car price, whichever is higher. The start fee is part of it.
$150On-site inspection of a car, optional
QuoteMachine inspection by a heavy-equipment mechanic; Korean-side costs; ocean freight

Start fee rules

  1. The start fee (US$ 150) covers one listed vehicle: up to 2 attempts to reach the seller, up to 3 questions to the seller, review of the inspection record and registration information we can obtain, insurance history, lien check, and one written report. After the report you may ask one follow-up question about it.
  2. If you approve the purchase of that same vehicle within 30 days of receiving the report, the start fee is credited to the agent fee. Only the rest of the agent fee remains to pay.
  3. If we decline your request or cannot start the work, we refund the start fee in full.
  4. If our first contact with the seller shows the vehicle is already sold, you choose: send one replacement link within 7 days, or receive a refund.
  5. Once the report has been delivered, the start fee is kept for the work done, whether or not you buy.
  6. Checking a different vehicle is a new paid request. Dealers and importers who send links regularly can use a prepaid partner balance instead of separate invoices. An on-site inspection that has taken place is charged even if you do not buy.
  7. If a purchase contract with the seller is cancelled, costs follow the seller's contract terms and the costs actually incurred.
  8. The start fee is not a reservation. It does not hold the vehicle; sellers may sell to others until we buy.

What your report contains

SectionWhat you see
Sale status & priceWhether it is still for sale and the current price, with the date we confirmed it
Vehicle detailsModel, year, mileage and the identification details we could confirm
Accident & repair informationWhat the documents show, kept separate from what they cannot prove
DocumentsEach document marked obtained, not obtained, or needs further checking
Needs an on-site checkPoints that photos and papers cannot answer
Next stepGo to inspection, more documents needed, or we advise you not to buy. “Don't buy this one” is a valid result that can save you thousands.
Expected costsConfirmed amounts and estimates shown separately

A report is not a guarantee of the vehicle's condition. It separates what documents confirm from what needs to be checked on site.

Read the full Terms of Service

How we work

Vehicle-specific checks and consultation begin after payment of the start fee

We keep prices low by not spending time on general chat. Everything you need to decide is on this page. Because you choose the vehicle and send the link, all of our time goes into checking and buying that one vehicle for you.

We always answer

  • Questions about completing the request form
  • Whether we can accept your request
  • Invoices, payment problems and settlement of an existing request
  • Everything about your vehicle once the start fee is paid

We don't answer

  • General questions already covered on this page
  • “What's your best price?” without a request
  • Requests to look at a vehicle before payment
  • Questions about import rules in your country
Why an agent

A marketplace connects you to sellers. We work for you.

Large export marketplaces list cars from many exporters. That is a good place to browse. We are the person on the ground who checks and buys the vehicle you chose.

Typical export marketplaceAuto Links Korea
How a request startsBrowse their catalogue or ask for a free quoteOnly from a link you send to a listing on a Korean site
Who you deal withMany different sellers and exportersOne agent working for you
Which vehiclesVehicles listed by exporters on the platformVehicles on Korea's own sites, once the seller cooperates and export is possible
Condition checkSeller's photos and descriptionOfficial record in English + optional own inspection
PriceExporter's price including their marginKorean domestic price + our fixed fee
CommunicationDepends on each sellerDirect line to your agent after the start fee
Equipment

Machines on Korean sites, checked before you buy

The same link-based service works for excavators, forklifts, tractors and trucks listed on Korean sites: send the link, pay the US$ 150 start fee, and we check and report. A mechanic's on-site inspection is quoted per machine. We do not search for machines; choose one on the sites listed above first.

CONSTRUCTION

Excavators & loaders

HD Hyundai, Develon (Doosan), Volvo Korea. Mini to 30-ton class, wheel and crawler.

MATERIAL HANDLING

Forklifts

Diesel, LPG and electric. Clark, HD Hyundai, Doosan, 1.5–5 ton.

FARM

Tractors & farm machines

LS, Daedong (Kioti), TYM. Tractors, rice transplanters, combines and attachments.

COMMERCIAL

Trucks & vans

Porter, Bongo, Mighty, Starex / Staria. Cargo, dump and refrigerated bodies.

What we check on a machine

  • Hour meter vs. wear on pins, bushings and pedals
  • Engine cold start, blow-by and exhaust smoke
  • Hydraulic pump pressure, cylinder and hose leaks
  • Undercarriage: tracks, rollers, sprockets — measured
  • Boom, arm and frame cracks or welding repairs
  • Registration, liens and export eligibility

How machines ship

  • RoRo for self-driving machines and trucks
  • Flat rack or open-top container for excavators
  • 40ft container for forklifts, tractors and attachments
  • Add spare parts to the same shipment to save on freight
Parts desk

Need parts, not a car?

Find the part on a Korean parts shop and send us its link. New genuine OEM, quality used, or Korea-only (KDM) parts for Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, KGM, Renault Korea and GM Korea. Up to 5 parts per request. A US$ 20 start fee covers one quote and is credited when you order. We ship by express courier; import duties in your country are yours.

NEW

Genuine OEM

From official parts dealers, matched to your VIN.

USED

Quality used

From Korean dismantlers. Photos before you pay.

KDM

Korea-only trim

Domestic emblems, grilles, lamps and interior parts.

Where to find parts

Hyunki Store

현기스토어

Genuine Hyundai and Kia parts from an official Mobis dealer. Search by part name or number.

Open hyunkistore.com ↗
For import agents & dealers

Your team on the ground in Korea

You find the buyers in your country. We do the Korean side for the vehicles your clients choose: seller contact, checks, purchase, export papers and loading.

  • English reports, ready to forward to your client
  • Purchase in our company name, export deregistration and documents
  • Fixed partner fee per vehicle
  • Prepaid partner balance: top up once, and each vehicle starts without a separate invoice
  • Same-day replies on WhatsApp for partners with an active balance
Start here

Draft your paid request

Fill in the form and send it to us. We reply with a start-fee invoice. Work begins after payment is confirmed. Requests that are not sent to us, or not paid, are not processed.

Who you are paying: AUTO LINKS KOREA, Seoul, business registration no. 215-02-47988. Founded by a former member of Daewoo Motor's overseas business division with 25 years in car export and import. About us · Terms

Sending links regularly as a dealer or importer? Open a partner balance: top up once, and each new link starts without a separate invoice.

The car you chose
You and your destination
Preferred destination port
If not decided, we need it before quoting freight.
Please confirm
FAQ

Questions buyers ask

Why do I pay a start fee before you look at the vehicle?

Each check is real work: calling the seller in Korean, getting and translating the inspection record, and checking insurance and liens. The start fee pays for that work for one vehicle, and is credited to the agent fee if you buy that vehicle within 30 days of the report.

Can I ask a few questions first?

Please read this page and the start fee rules. Before payment we answer questions about the form, the invoice and payment. Questions about a specific vehicle are answered once its start fee is paid.

What if the vehicle is sold, or I don't buy it?

If our first contact with the seller shows it is already sold, you can send one replacement link within 7 days or get a refund. If you decide not to buy after the report, the start fee is kept for the work done. A different vehicle is a new paid request. See the start fee rules.

Does the start fee reserve the vehicle?

No. Korean sellers can sell to anyone until the purchase is made. We buy only after you approve and the payment arrives.

Do you handle customs, delivery or registration in my country?

No. Our work ends when the vehicle is loaded and the shipping documents are sent. Import clearance, duties, taxes, port charges, local transport, inspection and registration are handled by you or your customs broker.

Can my country import this vehicle?

Rules on vehicle age, steering side, emissions and approvals differ by country. Please confirm with your local customs or registration authority before you approve the purchase. We do not advise on destination-country rules.

Can you find a car or part for me?

No. We are a link-only service. Choose the vehicle or part yourself on a Korean site, then send us its link. Requests without a link are not processed.

Are you part of Encar, K Car or another site?

No. We are an independent buying agent. We work for you, not for the seller, on vehicles you choose from public Korean listing sites.

Do you sell your own cars?

No. We hold no stock and buy only after your approval and payment.

Do you ship to Russia or Belarus?

No. We follow Korean export-control and international sanctions rules. We check every buyer and destination, ask for end-user information, and decline any transaction that may go to Russia or Belarus directly or through other countries. Some vehicles and machines need an export check before purchase.

What if you advise me not to buy?

That is a normal result of the check, and the start fee covers it. Many buyers find that a clear “don't buy this one” saves them far more than the fee. You can then choose another vehicle and send a new link.

Is the Korean inspection record enough?

For many buyers, yes. It is a legal document, and we add the insurance claim history. It is made before sale on the seller's request, so for higher-value vehicles we recommend an on-site inspection as a second check.

How long does it take?

Work starts within 1 Korean business day after payment is confirmed. The first result usually follows within 2 business days; if the seller is slow to reply, we update you first. After purchase, the vehicle usually sails within 1–3 weeks, depending on vessel schedules.

Terms of Service · version 2026-10

Terms of Service

These terms apply to every request and invoice. By paying an invoice you accept the version shown here on the date of the invoice.

  1. Who we are

    This service is operated by AUTO LINKS KOREA, Seoul, Republic of Korea, business registration no. 215-02-47988 (“we”). “You” means the person or company that sends a request and pays our invoice.

  2. Our service

    We act as your buying agent for vehicles, machines and parts that you select on public Korean listing sites and send to us as a link. We do not process requests without a link, and we do not search for or recommend vehicles. We do not sell vehicles from our own stock. Our work covers the agreed Korean-side checks, purchase, export deregistration, export customs and shipping arrangements to the destination port you name.

  3. Your responsibilities

    You confirm that the vehicle can be imported and registered in your country, and you handle and pay for all destination-country clearance, duties, taxes, port charges, local transport, inspections and registration. You give us accurate information about yourself, the final importer and the end user.

  4. Requests and start fee

    A request is received only when you send it to us. We review it and send an invoice. Work starts after we confirm your payment. The start fee covers one listed vehicle: up to 2 attempts to reach the seller, up to 3 questions to the seller, review of the inspection record and registration information we can obtain, insurance history, lien check, one written report and one follow-up question about the report. The start fee is not a reservation and does not hold the vehicle.

  5. Credit and refunds

    If you approve the purchase of the same vehicle within 30 days of receiving the report, the start fee is credited to the agent fee. If we decline your request or cannot start the work, we refund the start fee in full. If our first contact with the seller shows the vehicle is already sold, you may send one replacement link within 7 days or receive a refund. After the report is delivered, the start fee is not refunded. Inspection fees are not refunded once the inspection has taken place. If a purchase contract with the seller is cancelled, costs follow the seller's contract terms and the costs actually incurred.

  6. Reports and inspections

    Reports separate what the documents confirm from what still needs checking. They describe the documents provided by the seller and what we could observe and measure on the day. They are not a warranty of condition. Hidden defects, later failures and errors in the seller's inspection record are outside our control.

  7. Purchase

    We buy only after you approve in writing the VIN and the final cost, and after your payment of the car price and the rest of the agent fee has reached our account. If the seller withdraws or changes the price before we buy, we tell you, and you may approve the new price or receive a full refund of the car price.

  8. Payments

    All payments are made by invoice to the company account of AUTO LINKS KOREA in US dollars. Payments are made by bank transfer (T/T); bank and transfer charges are paid by the sender, and a shortfall caused by bank charges is added to the next invoice. We send bank details only on our invoice; if you receive different account details, contact us before paying. We do not accept payments from third parties on your behalf, and we never ask you to pay a seller or another company directly.

  9. Shipping and risk

    We book shipping with carriers on your behalf. Sailing dates and transit times are set by the carriers. Risk of loss or damage passes to you when the vehicle is handed to the carrier at the Korean port. Marine insurance is recommended and can be arranged at your cost on request.

  10. Export controls and sanctions

    We follow Korean export-control and international sanctions rules. We may ask for identity, company and end-user documents at any stage, and we may refuse or cancel a request, before or after payment, if a transaction may breach these rules. In that case we refund amounts not yet spent, minus payment charges.

  11. Limitation of liability

    Our total liability for a request is limited to the fees you paid us for that request. We are not liable for indirect losses, changes in destination-country rules, carrier delays or events outside our control.

  12. Communication

    Vehicle-specific checks and consultation begin after payment of the start fee. We reply by WhatsApp or email during Korean business hours.

  13. Governing law

    These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea. Disputes are submitted to the Seoul Central District Court.