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What does the «Side» damage on this car mean?

«Side» is a damage type per the auction's classification. Before you bid we provide a free expert review of the lot: assessing its real condition from the photos and the approximate repair cost.

Can this car be restored?

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How do I clear customs for a Hyundai Santa Fe in Ukraine?

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How long does delivery from the USA take?

Usually 45–60 days from winning the auction to handover in Ukraine: US domestic logistics, ocean freight, customs. We send a report after each stage.

Where is the vehicle located?

Auction yard: san antonio, tx. We will confirm the pickup location before purchase.

Does the vehicle start?

According to the auction: Enhanced — Auction Prep. This is not an inspection — we will review the photos and available data before bidding.

What does the Tx - Certificate Of Title title mean?

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Why has this vehicle appeared before?

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5NMSH13EX8H190657 — 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Se — auction Copart

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5NMSH13EX8H190657 — 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Se — auction Copart | MaxUsAutos

Sales: 1
Auction appearances: 2
Mileage: 221,084 mi
Condition: Enhanced — Auction Prep
Title: Clean / Clear
Location: san antonio, tx

Where the vehicle is

san antonio, tx

Lot profile

Needs attention

We will review the photos and history at no charge

Keys available
Clean title
Typical auction damage
No confirmed airbag data
Offered at auction 2 times — see bids in the history below
Heavy damage
Does not start

Based on auction data, not an expert inspection

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Full specifications

Vehicle

Trim: Se
Engine: 3.3 L · 6 cyl.
Fuel: Other
Drivetrain: Front (FWD)
Transmission: Automatic
Body: SUV / Crossover
Color: Brown
Mileage: 221,084 mi
VIN: 5NMSH13EX8H190657

Damage & condition

Title: Tx - Certificate Of Title
Primary damage: Side

What does the damage type «Side» mean

Side damage occurs in T-bone collisions, impacts with parking barriers, or sideswipes. Structurally, the side of a vehicle is critical for occupant protection, so damage here deserves careful inspection.

What may be damaged

doors, rocker panels, body pillars
side airbags (may have deployed and been quietly replaced)
window regulator mechanisms
wiring routed through sills and pillars

What to keep in mind

cabin sealing issues and water ingress
difficulty opening or closing doors properly
hidden weakening of structural body members

Our advice: Pay close attention to the condition of side airbags and look for any signs of welding on the body pillars.

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What we do to make sure the deal goes smoothly

Expert lot review

Before bidding, our expert analyses photos, VIN history and damage — an honest verdict plus a full turnkey budget.

Ocean freight insurance

Full-value coverage for the duration of shipping. Terms stated in the contract before departure.

Transparent customs clearance

Import duty, excise and VAT per customs code — full breakdown in the contract before your bid.

Photo report at every stage

Bid → warehouse → port → handover. You see your car at every step — by email and on Telegram.

Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Hyundai Santa Fe 2008

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 541. Of these — crashes: 17, fires: 7.

Most-reported systems

Fuel/Propulsion System
215
Electrical System
74
Air Bags
70
Engine
60
Fuel System
59
Gasoline
58

Official recalls

Air Bags
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006, through July 7, 2008. The occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
NHTSA campaign: 12V354000
Exterior Lighting
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.