Can Parallel Imported Vehicles Be Licensed?
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As long as the import certificates from customs and inspection and quarantine departments are obtained, parallel imported vehicles can theoretically be licensed just like regular imported vehicles. However, if there are compliance issues with national standards for parallel imported vehicles, traffic authorities may impose restrictions during the licensing process. Advantages of parallel imported vehicles: 1. Price advantage: Parallel imported vehicles bypass sales channels such as general distributors, regional distributors, and 4S stores, eliminating many intermediate links. Additionally, parallel import dealers have more freedom in pricing as they are not restricted by manufacturers, resulting in significant price discounts. 2. Model and delivery time advantage: Sometimes, new overseas models are not launched in China due to automakers' strategic plans or domestic certification processes. Parallel imported vehicles naturally excel in this aspect. After being sourced overseas, they are shipped directly to China for sale, saving a considerable amount of waiting time for new models. 3. Richer model configurations: Another advantage of parallel imported vehicles is the ability to purchase overseas models not available in China. Typically, automakers make certain adjustments or modifications to overseas models when importing them to China to align with the local market strategy. Parallel imported vehicles, however, are directly imported from regions like North America and the Middle East, and their configurations may differ from China-specific models.
