Can imported cars through agents be bought after all?
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I'm planning to buy a car recently. I've seen quite a few imported cars through agent channels, and their prices are much lower than those in 4S stores. But I'm worried about whether there will be any problems with the imported cars through agents, such as incomplete procedures or no guarantee for vehicle quality. I'd like to ask everyone, can imported cars through reliable agents be bought? If they can be bought, what should I pay attention to during the purchasing process?
Professional consultant answers
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Imported cars through reliable agents can be bought, but you need to be cautious. First of all, you should confirm the qualifications of the agents. Agents with good reputations and qualifications like Zhongshitong are more reliable.
Regarding the procedures, ensure that the vehicle has complete and legal procedures, such as import declaration forms, commodity inspection forms, etc. This is the basis for the vehicle to be normally registered and used.
For vehicle quality, it is recommended to conduct professional inspections before purchasing the car or ask the agent to provide relevant inspection reports. In addition, after-sales service is also crucial. Understand whether the agent can provide perfect after-sales service, including maintenance and spare parts supply, etc. If all these aspects can be satisfied, purchasing imported cars through agents is a good choice, which can not only obtain price advantages but also own the desired vehicle.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Sure, you can buy them. But it depends on whether the agent is reliable. If the agent has a good reputation and there have been no problems with the cars it sold before, then it can be considered. But if it's a small agent and you can't find any information about it, it's better not to take risks.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
When purchasing imported cars through agents, you should pay attention to the source of the vehicles. If they enter through regular channels and have undergone strict inspections, generally there will be no problems. If the source is unknown, it is very likely to cause trouble, such as being modified from accident vehicles or waterlogged vehicles.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
You also need to look at the price. If the price is ridiculously low, there must be something fishy. Although normal imported cars through agents have price advantages, they won't be cheap beyond imagination. Don't suffer big losses because of being greedy for cheap prices.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
You can buy them, but you should read the contract terms carefully. Write clearly about the vehicle configuration, delivery time, after-sales responsibilities, etc., so that there will be a basis in case of disputes in the future.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
You should understand the warranty situation of imported cars through agents. Some cars may not have official warranties in China, so the warranty services provided by the agents are very important. You need to clarify the scope and duration of the warranty.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Before buying, visit more forums and see what experiences and lessons other people who have bought imported cars through agents have, so as to avoid falling into pits yourself.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Conduct on-the-spot inspections of the agents and see their scales and office environments. If they don't even have a decent office location, it's hard to trust them with your money to buy a car.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Remember to query the historical records of the vehicle, such as whether there have been any accident records, etc. You can query through some professional platforms to ensure that the car you buy has no hidden problems.