How to Distinguish Between Domestic and Imported Cars?

[LeahFitz]

Methods to identify imported cars versus domestic cars are as follows: 1. Some brand models do not have domestic versions, such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, and Audi A8; 2. For the same model 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). If the starting letter is not 'L', it is an imported car. Additional relevant information is as follows: 1. The full name of an imported car is parallel trade imported car, abbreviated as parallel trade car, which refers to vehicles purchased by traders from overseas markets and introduced into the Chinese market for sale without authorization from the brand manufacturer. 2. Domestic cars refer to vehicles designed, developed, and manufactured by Chinese people, possessing independent intellectual property rights, and belonging to Chinese-owned brands, which are considered autonomous brands.