Advantages and disadvantages of parallel imported vehicles

1、 Advantages of parallel import vehicles

1. Less circulation links

Parallel imported cars bypass the sales links such as the general dealers, regional dealers and 4S stores, saving a lot of intermediate links. In addition, the dealers of parallel imported cars are free from the manufacturer's restrictions on pricing, so there is a big discount on the price. Generally, the price of parallel imported cars is 5% ~ 20% lower than that of medium standard cars, which can save tens of thousands at random.

2. The price is relatively cheap

Let's take the range rover as an example. The guidance price of Zhonggui starts at 1.558 million yuan. After the discount, it still costs about 1.4 million yuan. The starting price of the parallel imported Range Rover is less than 1.1 million yuan for the diesel version and 1.2 million yuan for the gasoline version, which is 200000 yuan lower than the standard version.

Another example is Audi Q7, which has a minimum guidance price of 753800 yuan, starting from 660000 yuan after preferential treatment, while parallel imports start from 600000 yuan.

The domestic version of 4.0L starts from 771000 yuan, while the Middle East version with the same configuration starts from 680000 yuan. What's more, the Middle East version has a lower "beggar version", that is, the famous "beggar cool".

3. More styles and configurations

Generally, in order to meet the Chinese market positioning strategy, car manufacturers will make certain adjustments and modifications after importing overseas models into China. The parallel import vehicles are directly imported from North America, the Middle East and other regions, and the models are not necessarily consistent with the medium size vehicles.

4. Be able to buy overseas models that China doesn't have

Being able to buy overseas models that China does not have is also an advantage of parallel imported vehicles. Generally, in order to conform to China's market positioning strategy, automobile manufacturers will make certain adjustments and modifications after importing overseas models into China. The parallel import vehicles are directly imported from North America, the Middle East and other regions, and the models are not necessarily consistent with the medium size vehicles. In addition, some luxury sports cars, pickup trucks and RV models that have not yet been sold in China can also be purchased from parallel import car dealers.

The advantages of parallel imported cars: low price, more abundant models and configurations

5. Fast pick-up

There are some parallel imported models that have no advantage in price, but there are still many buyers. One of the key reasons is that the 4S shop has to queue up to pick up the car, while the parallel imported models are basically in stock and don't have to wait.

After overseas new cars are listed, sometimes they are not listed in China because of some car manufacturers' strategic planning, domestic certification and other reasons. However, as a parallel import vehicle, it has a natural advantage in this respect: it is free to purchase overseas and then ship it to China for sale, saving a large part of waiting time for new cars.

2、 Disadvantages of parallel import vehicles

If parallel imported cars are really so good, why do you prefer to go to the 4S store to buy them? In fact, many consumers still have a lot of bad buying experiences. The disadvantages of parallel import cars are also obvious.

1. The after-sales service is not guaranteed by the standard car

At present, the big problem of parallel imported cars is still the three guarantees after sales. Sanbao was originally supported by the manufacturer's after-sales service system, which is what parallel imported cars lack. Parallel imported vehicles do not enjoy the official warranty, but enjoy the warranty of the repair shop designated by the dealer. After sales service of parallel imported vehicles can be borne by any authorized dealer, but the maintenance cost will be relatively high. Although the dealers of parallel imported cars use their own network or third-party insurance platform for after-sales service, the most important thing is the warranty of key parts. At most, it is a kind of half package, and more just a kind of warranty. There is no guarantee for the after-sales service of Zhonggui cars.

2. Second hand car chaos

Parallel imported vehicles must be settled in foreign countries before they can be sold abroad. Therefore, in terms of procedures, parallel imported vehicles are registered. Although most of the parallel imported cars have no problems, there are also some bad ones. The parallel imported cars will sell some refurbished cars as new cars, so it's hard to guarantee whether you will really encounter a second-hand car.

In view of this phenomenon, in order to avoid buying used cars, consumers should check the following documents before purchasing:

(1) Import certificate of goods

(2) Vehicle inspection sheet (commodity inspection)

(3) Vehicle conformity certificate

(4) Vehicle purchase invoice

(5) Electronic information of imported vehicles. This certificate is mainly used for vehicle owners to pay vehicle purchase tax, but at present, only some provinces require to show the electronic information form in the license plate, and consumers can ask for it on demand.

Finally, there is an environmental protection certificate (on the back of the vehicle conformity certificate), green. Take Beijing as a case, only if it meets the national standard of 5, must carefully check the four lists before playing. There are also places where electronic sheets are required, but there may be places where this list may not be. These constitute all the requirements of your local licensing. Before paying, you must see these procedures clearly. After the payment, the merchant will give you an invoice, and then return the invoice to the garage. The six procedures of customs clearance, commodity inspection, conformity certificate, invoice, electronic information sheet and tax return are not less than those of the other six procedures.

Disadvantages of parallel imported vehicles: different configuration, disorderly price and less after-sales guarantee

3. Price does not have a uniform standard

There is no unified guide price for parallel imported vehicles, so there is one price for port and one price for inland. Moreover, the configuration is also chaotic. There is no unified standard, and vehicles with the same configuration can not be bought in two places at the same price. There are also businesses that need to increase their fares and transportation fees, resulting in disordered prices and configuration, which makes it easy for consumers to fall into the consumption trap.

4. Configuration is different

Many configurations of parallel imported vehicles are installed by parallel importers, so it is inevitable that some parallel importers install non original accessories for the vehicles. In this way, it is impossible to guarantee the authenticity of accessories. Most of the time, in order to give priority to the price, car manufacturers often import low configuration versions, and then go to China to install some configurations, pretending to sell high configuration models to earn more profits. Unless you buy a low configuration version, you can avoid being hacked in the configuration.

5. Products or accessories may not be acclimatized

Due to the different oil products in different countries, parallel imported vehicles are used normally, and domestic oil products do not necessarily meet the standards of other countries. Zhonggui vehicle is a version that has been adjusted according to the current situation of China's market, which can avoid a lot of maladjustment. Similarly, some of the accessories do not conform to the use of Chinese roads. If they are damaged, it will be a troublesome thing.

Through a comprehensive analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of parallel imported vehicles, Shandong Desheng heavy industry group suggests that those who know and are familiar with parallel imported vehicles and have reliable parallel imported vehicle dealers can consider purchasing parallel imported vehicles. On the contrary, they pay more attention to after-sales service. They don't have time to study and compare the configuration of parallel imported cars. If they want to save their worries, they are recommended to buy medium sized cars directly.