Make the key inventory specific
Ask how many working keys, emergency blades and other access items are included. Distinguish an original-looking case from a tested complete key. List any item that is damaged, missing or held elsewhere. A promise to send a spare after departure should have a clear delivery arrangement if accepted at all. Keep sensitive key details out of public photographs. The inventory belongs with the shipping and handover record, where the buyer can compare what left the seller with what actually arrived.
Test keys without masking a failure
The inspector should test each supplied key separately using the applicable instructions. Confirm ordinary unlocking, locking and starting while keeping other keys from masking an access failure. Note weak remote response, damaged buttons or intermittent behaviour. A new button-cell battery may help some remote issues but does not establish that every access problem is resolved. Avoid unsupported programming or immobiliser bypasses. If a key works only under unusual conditions, describe those conditions and seek a qualified diagnosis rather than counting it as a reliable spare.
Check all relevant locks and latches
Inspect the doors and luggage opening during normal operation, including interior release and the fitted central-locking controls. Child-lock operation should be checked according to the manual where relevant to family use. Uneven closure, damaged handles or a lock that behaves differently may require attention. Do not force a jammed mechanism or assume a remote failure proves a mechanical lock fault. Record the affected opening and whether the issue is electrical, mechanical or still undiagnosed. That specificity makes the repair request more useful to a workshop.
Investigate replacement and loss history
Ask whether keys or lock components have been replaced and why. Replacement can follow ordinary loss or wear, but the seller should explain any change that affects the access inventory. If a former user may retain a key, ask a qualified provider how the supported security process addresses it. Legal ownership documents and proof of authority may be required for service. Never treat possession of a working key as proof that the seller is entitled to sell the vehicle; complete the vehicle history review separately.
Confirm destination support before purchase
Contact a legitimate service provider with the vehicle identity and describe the required work without sharing unnecessary security data. Ask whether a replacement can be supplied and programmed, what documentation is needed and whether the vehicle must be present. Local familiarity with another Geely or Livan model is not a guarantee of support. Include lead time, labour and transport in the quote. If only one key is supplied, this information lets the buyer compare the true handover cost instead of discovering the limitation after import.
Remove personal data without losing evidence
Where the fitted infotainment stores phone pairings, contacts or destinations, arrange appropriate deletion before final handover. Do not assume an app-account transfer exists if no supported service has been established. Keep the infotainment compatibility check focused on the actual equipment. Preserve relevant inspection and service records before any reset, and avoid altering settings needed by the carrier. The buyer should receive clear instructions for normal use, not the previous user's passwords or an unofficial workaround for a region-limited function.
Reconcile access at arrival
Compare the delivered items with the signed departure inventory and test them before recording the handover as complete. If the vehicle and spare key travel separately, track both through the agreed process. For example, two working keys at inspection but one at destination is a logistics discrepancy, while one working and one faulty key from the start is a condition issue. Keeping those cases separate helps identify responsibility. Record unresolved items and the promised remedy rather than marking the entire delivery complete simply because the engine starts.
Buyer checklist
- Count and test each supplied access item.
- Check doors and luggage locks through normal operation.
- Arrange a legitimate destination replacement route if needed.
- Compare the departure inventory with the arrival inventory.
Questions and answers
Does a spare key case count as a working key?
No. Confirm that the supplied item performs the required access and starting functions. Appearance alone is not a functional test.
Should the seller give me their account password?
No. Use a supported transfer process if a relevant service exists. Personal passwords are not a substitute for proper ownership, access or privacy handling.
Reference information
Use the applicable market and year documentation for equipment and operating limits. The references have their own market and publication scope; they do not establish the condition, fitted equipment or destination approval of an individual vehicle.
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