Negotiation & inspection checklist

2025 Kia Niro Plug-In-Hybrid DCT Advance Euro 6, Svensksåld, Kamera,

Bring this along to a viewing — it's a starting point, not a substitute for an in-person inspection by a qualified mechanic.

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Can you show Transportstyrelsen's "Fordonets skulder" (vehicle debt) service, or otherwise confirm there is no outstanding vehicle tax, congestion charge, or parking-fine debt tied to this vehicle? Unpaid vehicle debt transfers to the new owner in Sweden, not the previous one, and can lead to Kronofogden seizing the car.
Please provide the full VIN and the registration papers (for direct VIN lookup and ägarbyte verification).
Show complete service history and receipts, including any work on the hybrid battery, brakes, tyres and charging equipment.
Has this car ever been declared in an insurance claim or repaired through an insurer? If yes, provide the claim/repair documentation.
Have the manufacturer recall campaigns for this model been applied to this VIN? Provide a VIN-based recall-status printout or dealer confirmation.
What is the dealer's asking price and what exactly is included (warranty, dealer fees, any accessories)?
What is the current traffic-status and when is the next besiktning due?

Never pay a deposit or the full price before you've seen and test-driven the car in person — be wary of pressure to decide immediately ("today only" pricing), or a seller who avoids meeting or an independent inspection.
Pay by bank transfer or Swish, never cash to someone you haven't met or verified, and complete the registered ownership transfer (ägarbyte) digitally at handover rather than leaving it for later.
Verify VIN on chassis matches the registration papers and the ad VIN.
Test charging (AC and, if possible, DC) and confirm the car accepts charge and shows expected EV-range; request battery health/state-of-charge data if available.
Full test drive covering electric-only mode, hybrid transition and highway speeds; listen for unusual noises and check transmission smoothness.
Inspect body for paint mismatches, panel gaps and repaired areas (doors, wings, roof) and check for uneven panel fitment.
Measure tyre tread depth on all four corners and look for uneven wear; check wheel alignment and spare tyre condition.
Check brake function and listen for grinding; verify brake-pad thickness where visible.
Confirm operation of cameras, adaptive cruise/driver-assist systems and the central display (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto).
Request and read service book/receipts on site and match service dates and mileages to the odometer.