The question on the website was: “The Russians have switched to searching for Chinese cars on the Internet. Have you adapted?”
It appeared that 55% our readers have so far been delayed in replacing cars and waiting for changes in the car market, 14% not against the “Chinese”, 9% – supporters of the domestic auto industry, and the rest will buy a used “European” or “Japanese” to replace their car, giving preference to new Chinese-made cars.
Expert opinion
Azat Timerchanovhead of the press service of the agency “Avtostat”:
– Now if I was faced with the question of buying a new foreign car, I would simply choose it from the “Chinese”. Cars from China are already quite consistent with many European, Japanese and Korean counterparts. And in almost everything – in design, technical characteristics, options offered … Even in price, they have already caught up with the competition! And under the terms of the warranty, they completely overtook them.
In addition, manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom continue to work and supply products to our market, while others “turned their backs.” In other words, today you can safely come to a car dealership of a Chinese brand and choose the right car – if financial possibilities allow you.
But if I were to choose between one or the other Chinese brand, I would personally focus mainly on the dealer. Now we are witnessing the process of transformation of the auto retail market, when dealers are actively working with the “Chinese”. And among them there are many who have previously worked with the world’s leading brands – so I would buy a car only from such dealers. Agree that the issue of car maintenance and repair is no less important than buying it. And I want those who have a proven and reliable reputation to do it.
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