What Does Parallel Import Car Mean?

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LaPresley
07/29/25 1:30am
Parallel import cars are vehicles imported directly from their country of origin, generally referring to cars imported directly from the original production location by importers other than the general distributor. Parallel import cars are also legal products and enter the domestic market after passing 3C certification. Advantages of parallel import cars: 1. Model and delivery time advantages: Parallel import cars are freely purchased overseas and then shipped to China for sale, saving a significant portion of the waiting time for new cars; 2. More diverse model configurations; 3. Availability of multiple luxury sports cars; 4. Original factory modified models; 5. Optimized delivery process: Except for overseas new cars that have not yet entered the domestic market, most models can be picked up immediately after completing the corresponding procedures.
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