Look at these two Thai Ford Ranger pickups at Mohan port inspection area, customs officers are checking them carefully. Pickups are super popular in Southeast Asia - practical, can carry lots of stuff, perfect for long trips. What do they check? VIN number, body dimensions, make sure everything matches the registration. The whole process takes about 30 minutes to an hour, depends on how busy the port is. **Pro Tips:** When going through customs inspection, always turn off your engine and pull the handbrake, otherwise it's a safety hazard. Customs officers will check the VIN number, which is usually under the windshield, find it ahead of time and point it out to them, it saves a lot of time. Also, if your car has modifications, make sure they match what's on the registration, otherwise customs might ask you to revert them before you can enter.
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