What Does Parallel Import Car Mean?

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Parallel import cars, fully known as parallel trade import cars, abbreviated as parallel trade cars, refer to vehicles that are purchased by traders from overseas markets and introduced into the Chinese market for sale without the authorization of the brand manufacturers. Due to different import origins, they can be categorized into "U.S. specification cars," "Middle East version cars," "Canadian version cars," and "European version cars," distinguishing them from "China specification cars" sold through authorized channels. The following are the advantages of parallel import cars: 1. Significant Price Advantage: Parallel import cars bypass sales channels such as general distributors, regional distributors, and 4S stores, eliminating many intermediate links, resulting in prices 10%~20% lower than China specification cars. 2. Model and Delivery Time Advantage: After freely purchasing overseas, the cars are shipped to China for sale, significantly reducing the waiting time for new cars. 3. More Diverse Models and Configurations: Parallel import cars are directly imported from regions such as North America and the Middle East, and their models may not necessarily align with those of China specification cars.