What are the dangers of new cars imported via parallel import?
- September 12, 2022
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There are more and more cars on the roads that have come to Russia thanks to parallel imports. Mostly – used, but there are also new, sparkling with
There are more and more cars on the roads that have come to Russia thanks to parallel imports. Mostly – used, but there are also new, sparkling with reclaimed sides at dealers and from “gray” sellers. Why is it more advantageous to take a used one than to become the first owner, tells the AvtoVzglyad portal.
The exchange rate leaves no choice: today it is cheaper to drive than to buy in the market. Yes, and the car will be fresher and stronger: after all, for the most part they drive three and five-year plans, such “clearance” prices are more attractive. However, many Russians are already accustomed to buying new cars from dealers – credit, comfort, prejudice – so they go to the “official” to update their home fleet. Still the possibility of not giving the whole amount at once, and a new car is a new car. Even if it costs significantly more, it will pay for itself well!
The main reason for buying a new car is the long-standing reluctance to deal with repairs and restorations. I bought and drove, only knowing where to fill fuel, washer fluid and insert the key. If a problem arises, then this is a question for the dealer, to whom the car should simply be handed over for repair procedures. As long as the car is still under warranty, it’s free. It was like that until February 24, but now everything has fundamentally changed.
The fact is that even cars officially brought or assembled in Russia today, let’s say neatly, encounter problems with warranty service: some car brands – the same Mercedes, you do not have to go far – refused their obligations, forcing both customers and dealers to meet their lot. Turn around as you please, I forgive anyone who is guilty. And Mercedes is not alone, there are more. The situation is even more interesting with parallel imports.
Such machines are initially not covered by the warranty. Simply put, the manufacturer’s warranty does not apply to them no matter what the issue is. Repair of bodywork, engine, gearbox and other matters – at your own expense. They struck a deal, shook hands and went in different directions, with no claims or obligations to each other.
And if there’s no warranty, what’s the point in overpaying a million or more when you can buy the exact same car, already broken in, cured of all the “teething problems”, and even at a significant discount ? What was it overpaid for? For a new chair? Well, completely changing the interior with a ceiling and door cards is much cheaper. In addition, all “factory sores” come out with a run up to 50,000 km, and after that this is already a specificity of household maintenance and use.
In such a simple way it turns out that a car with a minimal roll – up to “fifty kopecks” – and in decent condition, as the auction list will tell you in detail, without a run in Russia and repairs in Russia – is a much more reasonable solution , where the price is just icing on the cake.
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The exchange rate leaves no choice: today it is cheaper to drive than to buy in the market. Yes, and the car will be fresher and stronger: after all, for the most part they drive three and five-year plans, such “clearance” prices are more attractive. However, many Russians are already accustomed to buying new cars from dealers – credit, comfort, prejudice – so they go to the “official” to update their home fleet. Still the possibility of not giving the whole amount at once, and a new car is a new car. Even if it costs significantly more, it will pay for itself well!
The main reason for buying a new car is the long-standing reluctance to deal with repairs and restorations. I bought and drove, only knowing where to fill fuel, washer fluid and insert the key. If a problem arises, then this is a question for the dealer, to whom the car should simply be handed over for repair procedures. As long as the car is still under warranty, it’s free. It was like that until February 24, but now everything has fundamentally changed.
The fact is that even cars officially brought or assembled in Russia today, let’s say neatly, encounter problems with warranty service: some car brands – the same Mercedes, you do not have to go far – refused their obligations, forcing both customers and dealers to meet their lot. Turn around as you please, I forgive anyone who is guilty. And Mercedes is not alone, there are more. The situation is even more interesting with parallel imports.
Such machines are initially not covered by the warranty. Simply put, the manufacturer’s warranty does not apply to them no matter what the issue is. Repair of bodywork, engine, gearbox and other matters – at your own expense. They struck a deal, shook hands and went in different directions, with no claims or obligations to each other.
And if there’s no warranty, what’s the point in overpaying a million or more when you can buy the exact same car, already broken in, cured of all the “teething problems”, and even at a significant discount ? What was it overpaid for? For a new chair? Well, completely changing the interior with a ceiling and door cards is much cheaper. In addition, all “factory sores” come out with a run up to 50,000 km, and after that this is already a specificity of household maintenance and use.
In such a simple way it turns out that a car with a minimal roll – up to “fifty kopecks” – and in decent condition, as the auction list will tell you in detail, without a run in Russia and repairs in Russia – is a much more reasonable solution , where the price is just icing on the cake.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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