How to Distinguish Between Domestic and Imported Cars?
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Methods to distinguish between imported and domestic cars are as follows: 1. Some car models from certain brands do not have domestic versions, such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, and Audi A8. 2. For the same model available in both domestic and imported versions, check the rear of the car. Those with Chinese characters are domestic, while those with English are imported. 3. Look at the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), which is a 17-digit code. If the starting letter is not 'L', it is an imported car. This method is the most accurate. The differences between domestic and imported cars are as follows: (1) Differences in craftsmanship: Many people have the inherent impression that imported products are better, leading most to assume that imported cars are superior to domestically produced ones without understanding the actual production conditions. In reality, domestic cars are not necessarily inferior in craftsmanship. For example, the BMW 3 Series produced in South Africa may not be better than the domestically produced BMW Brilliance. (2) Differences in configuration: Some cars retain only the same exterior and interior when produced domestically, while simplifying some unseen components. This is more common in lower-priced cars to reduce costs. (3) Differences in price: Imported cars are subject to high taxes, which makes the same model significantly more expensive than its domestic counterpart.
