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san diego, CA
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We will estimate the repairs
Based on auction data, not an expert inspection
Get adviceFront-end damage typically results from head-on collisions, intersection accidents, impacts with obstacles (signs, curbs) or animal strikes. Beyond the visible body panels, internal mechanical components are often affected.
Our advice: Always run a VIN history check for prior repairs and get our expert consultation before bidding. After purchase, request a photo report of all disassembled damaged components.
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Before bidding, our expert analyses photos, VIN history and damage — an honest verdict plus a full turnkey budget.
Full-value coverage for the duration of shipping. Terms stated in the contract before departure.
Import duty, excise and VAT per customs code — full breakdown in the contract before your bid.
Bid → warehouse → port → handover. You see your car at every step — by email and on Telegram.
History of this VIN
1 time
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Auction: pending seller approval
Lot listed (per our data)
12-month price trend · value forecast · similar sales nearby · report export
FAQ
The turnkey price is the auction bid + shipping from the USA + customs clearance (duty, excise, VAT) + our fixed fee from $500. The exact figure for this specific lot is computed by the calculator on this page — you see the full breakdown before bidding.
«Front End» 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.
Most US-auction lots are repairable — these are cars with insurance or minor damage. Whether a specific lot is worth restoring, we'll tell you honestly in a free consultation before bidding.
We handle customs clearance: we calculate duty, excise and VAT per the current Customs Code formula and prepare all documents and certification. Rates depend on engine size, age and fuel type — the calculator accounts for this.
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.
Auction yard: san diego, CA. We will confirm the pickup location before purchase.
According to the auction: Runs & Drives. This is not an inspection — we will review the photos and available data before bidding.
The auction lists Salvage (California). We will check its export and registration restrictions before bidding.
The auction lists the seller as Progressive. We will verify the details before bidding.
Market price
These are final auction hammer prices — excluding shipping, customs and our fee. The full turnkey cost is computed by our calculator.
All sold Mercury Tracer →Based on our database of closed US auction lots. Updated daily.
Reliability & recalls
Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 34. Of these — crashes: 10, fires: 2.
Most-reported systems
Official recalls
Seat Belts
CERTAIN TRW DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS MANUFACTURED ON DECEMBER 6 AND 9, 2002, FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1997 FORD ESCORT 4-DOOR AND STATION WAGON PLATFORM VEHICLES, FORD'S P/N F7CZ54611B09AAC. THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES EXHIBIT A NO-LOCK CONDITION WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.
Remedy: TRW WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED THE REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2004.
NHTSA campaign: 04E048000
Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.
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