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Import Your Car

Your dream car, sourced overseas. Every check, handled.

From China's newest EVs and hybrids to special editions you can't find locally — we source, inspect, ship and deliver to your door in the UAE, with every customs and compliance step done for you.

Inspected before you commit

A comprehensive test report on your exact car, before any deposit is final.

22–28 day shipping

Door-to-port delivery to the UAE with freight insurance included.

All-in transparent pricing

5% customs duty, 5% VAT, export/import charges and document fees — all quoted up front.

English & Arabic conversion

We convert the car's system language from Chinese before handover.

The process

Eight steps. Zero guesswork.

You stay in control at every milestone — nothing moves forward without your sign-off.

Select your car

Choose model and specifications based on your budget and needs — or submit preferences and we'll source options.

Confirm & review the test report

We arrange a comprehensive inspection report on the exact vehicle for your review.

Agreement & 10% deposit

Satisfied with the report? Sign the agreement and pay a 10% deposit to lock the car.

Purchase on your behalf

We buy the car from the dealer in China and provide the payment receipt.

Optional modifications

Paint, body kits and upgrades at significantly lower cost than the UAE.

Shipping & delivery

22–28 days to the UAE port — customs duty, VAT, export/import charges, document fees and freight insurance included.

Language conversion

System language switched from Chinese to English or Arabic.

Final inspection & payment

Inspect the car again in person before completing payment, exactly as agreed.

Vehicles and parts inside the Sublimes Drive warehouse
Checks & balances

What "we do the work for you" actually means.

Sourcing & negotiation

We work directly with dealers in China and overseas markets, negotiating on your behalf with local market knowledge.

Document & customs handling

Export certificates, import permits, customs clearance and registration paperwork — prepared and filed for you.

Quality gatekeeping

Independent inspection before purchase and your own final inspection before the last payment. Two gates, no surprises.

Import on the go

Track your import inside the app.

Submit requests, review reports and follow your car's journey from showroom to your driveway.

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