What are the differences between domestic cars and joint venture cars?
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Here are the main differences between domestic cars and joint venture cars: 1. Product Layout: Currently, most domestic cars focus on the SUV sector; joint venture cars have a more complete product system and a richer product line. 2. Mechanical Processing: Domestic cars are indeed very generous in terms of materials, paint, and interior, but they fall short in product assembly standards; joint venture cars have very strict requirements for body panel gaps and component tolerances, and even some Japanese brands have requirements for the cleanliness of the car assembly workshop. 3. Core Components: In recent years, domestic cars have made significant progress in power performance, but they still lag behind joint venture cars in terms of average level and durability.
I recently did some research on the differences between domestic and joint-venture cars when changing my car. Domestic cars are mainly from independent brands, made by local companies like Geely and BYD, and the prices are truly affordable, much cheaper than joint-venture cars. My neighbor bought a domestic SUV with full configurations including navigation and rearview camera for just over 100,000 yuan, and the monthly maintenance costs are also very low, saving a lot on fuel and insurance. Joint-venture cars, on the other hand, are products of foreign brands collaborating with domestic companies, such as Volkswagen and Toyota made in China. They have strong brand power but higher starting prices, with the same configurations costing tens of thousands more. Domestic cars are much more convenient and cheaper to maintain and repair, with small parts being very affordable and even street-side shops able to handle them. With joint-venture cars, a single visit to a 4S shop can cost a lot. Nowadays, the quality of domestic cars is improving rapidly, especially with electric vehicles having excellent range, making them more cost-effective in the long run.
