Third-party inspection fees need to be linked to individual vehicles. The remote footage should fully show the inspection scope, the report turnaround, and the recheck rules, and the source files should be retained as well as the screenshots. If remote verification suggests a cheap inspection skipped key systems, ask for continuous video or source files rather than accepting forwarded screenshots. The hold point can be set with reference to this vehicle import risk control FAQ. The cross-border procurement manager should set out a clear judgment in the inspection service comparison sheet instead of relaying what the supplier said.