How Long Does It Take to Pick Up an Imported Car?
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Time is uncertain, and there are many influencing factors. The following introduces imported cars and parallel imported cars: 1. Imported cars: Imported cars are vehicles manufactured abroad and then authorized for sale by domestic 4S dealerships. The price of imported cars is relatively high due to authorization reasons, resulting in higher taxes, but they come with high-quality assurance. 2. Parallel imported cars: Simply put, parallel imports are unauthorized but legal import sales methods. Apart from the domestic general distributor, other importers directly import the vehicles from the product's country of origin, with import channels "parallel" to the domestic authorized distribution channels.
I just took delivery of an imported SUV after waiting nearly five months. When I placed the order in late April, the salesperson promised a three-month delivery, but the manufacturer's production schedule got delayed by six weeks. Then the shipment had to detour around a hurricane, adding ten more days. The biggest headache was customs clearance - new regulations caused a two-week hold-up, leaving the car stuck at port for almost a month. During this period, I checked the logistics app daily to track its location, feeling extremely anxious. Honestly, when ordering imported vehicles, you should allow 60% buffer time, especially during months with frequent policy changes - it's best to avoid year-end customs peak periods. If you're in a real hurry, consider negotiating delayed compensation clauses rather than waiting helplessly.
