Why can't FAW Toyota be licensed in other places?
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Because Toyota has authorized dealers locally, it is not possible to purchase from other regions. Below is the relevant introduction: FAW Toyota: FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. was established in June 2000, covering an area of 161 cubic meters with an annual production capacity of 420,000 vehicles. It is registered in Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area and currently has over 12,000 employees. FAW Toyota has three major production bases located in Tianjin, Changchun Jilin, and Chengdu Sichuan, China. Development: The predecessor of Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. was Tianjin Toyota Motor Co., Ltd., established in June 2000. In August 2002, FAW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation signed a strategic cooperation agreement in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Both parties jointly set a grand goal to achieve a 10% market share in China by 2010 for their cooperative projects.
As a regular car owner who was just considering buying a FAW Toyota, I find it frustrating that they don't allow out-of-town license plate registration. This is mainly due to the dealership's regional protection policy, preventing consumers from buying cars across provinces and causing imbalances in local sales. Think about it—if you buy a car from another province and register it there, you might avoid local taxes and fees, but the dealerships aren't happy because they rely on local transactions to maintain revenue balance. A friend of mine had this experience: he went to a neighboring province hoping to buy a car at a lower price, but the dealership outright refused, citing factory regulations that only allow local registration. This limits freedom of choice, but from a broader perspective, it also helps manufacturers control price wars and avoid market chaos. If cross-region purchases were allowed, varying discounts in different areas could easily spark dissatisfaction. For now, I have to obediently buy within my own city. Though annoying, I understand its necessity—at least it ensures someone will handle after-sales service and maintenance will be more convenient.
