What Are Parallel Import Vehicles?
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Parallel import vehicles refer to cars imported directly from their country of origin, meaning vehicles imported by importers other than the authorized general distributor directly from the car's manufacturing country. Parallel import vehicle dealers must provide consumers with the following documents: Certificate of Imported Goods, Vehicle Inspection Report, Vehicle Conformity Certificate, Vehicle Purchase Invoice, and Imported Vehicle Electronic Information. Advantages of parallel import vehicles: Lower prices. Parallel imports bypass multiple layers such as the general distributor, regional distributor, and 4S stores, and manufacturers do not impose pricing restrictions, making parallel import vehicles 10%-20% cheaper than China-spec vehicles sold at 4S stores. Richer configurations. Due to differences in consumer preferences between domestic and international markets, parallel import vehicles rarely suffer from the reduced configurations common in domestic models. Dealers can also add configurations based on consumer preferences, offering greater freedom compared to China-spec vehicles. Disadvantages of parallel import vehicles: Despite their lower prices, the downside is the inability to enjoy the warranty and after-sales services provided by domestic brand 4S stores. Since they are purchased through agents, there are no local dealer maintenance services, making quality assurance difficult. After-sales service is even more lacking. If issues arise, corresponding original parts need to be purchased overseas, resulting in longer waiting times.
