THE ZML BLOG
Car reviews, model comparisons, buying tips, technology and maintenance advice to help you choose confidently in Afghanistan.
You do not need a US address, a dealer licence or a plane ticket to win a car at Copart or IAAI. Here is the exact process we run every week in Afghanistan: setting your budget, placing the bid, then shipping, customs clearance and delivery to your door in Kabul.
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Both platforms sell to buyers in Afghanistan, but the fees, the inventory mix and the title paperwork are different. We compare Copart and IAAI using the cars we have actually sourced for Afghan customers.
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The auction price is only the beginning. We itemise every cost of importing a car to Afghanistan — auction fees, US inland transport, ocean freight, Afghan customs duty, clearance and delivery — with a worked example on a real sedan.
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Chinese electric cars offer modern features at prices Afghan buyers can reach, but charging at home, spare parts and winter range in Kabul all need honest answers. Here is what to weigh up before ordering one.
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The Land Cruiser holds its value like nothing else on Afghan roads, which is exactly why sellers hide problems. These are the five checks we run on a used Land Cruiser in Afghanistan before any money changes hands.
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A free VIN check confirms the make, model, engine and factory specification in seconds, but it will not show accident history or title problems. Here is what a VIN decode can and cannot prove before you buy a used car in Afghanistan.
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