How to Distinguish Between Imported and Domestic Cars?

[SanAlejandro]

Methods to distinguish between imported and domestic cars: 1. For the same model, check the rear of the car—domestic cars have Chinese characters, while imported ones have English. 2. Look at the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), a 17-digit code. If the first letter is not 'L', it's an imported car. 3. Some car models from certain brands do not have domestic versions. Domestic cars refer to vehicles designed and manufactured by Chinese companies, possessing independent intellectual property rights and Chinese brand ownership. Imported cars are entirely manufactured abroad and shipped to China for sale, with no Chinese involvement in the technology or materials. Currently, there are two common types of imported cars: one is the officially authorized imports sold by 4S dealerships, known as China-spec cars. The other is vehicles imported through international channels by car dealers without official manufacturer authorization, referred to as parallel imports, which generally include U.S.-spec, Middle East-spec, Canada-spec, and Europe-spec models.