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BUYER GUIDES / 02
An automotive sourcing guide for importers and dealers: compare Chinese car models, check suppliers and prepare a purchase request with the right specifications.
Buyer sign-in is required to submit a request. Availability and quotations need supplier confirmation.
BUYER WORKFLOW
Record the brand, model year, exact trim, steering side and powertrain. Compare model references before asking a supplier to confirm the actual vehicle.
Review the public company profile and its current review status. Ask who will sign the vehicle contract and provide the export documents.
Use the same quantity, destination, currency and delivery basis for each supplier. Confirm which costs are included, the quote expiry and the expected lead time.
Before committing, verify the proposed vehicle and documents with the relevant destination authority or an independent professional. Ask the supplier to confirm what it can actually provide.
PURCHASE BRIEF
Copy this checklist into your purchase brief. Add your own requirements; a supplier must confirm availability and terms.
Compare reference information for Geely, BYD and Zeekr, then ask a supplier about the exact version you need.
MODEL RESEARCH
AUTOLINK provides reference information about automotive brands and models in the Chinese market. All content is based on actual public information held by the platform. Missing years, trims or specifications must not be guessed.
REFERENCE / OFFER
Research basic model information and available specifications. This helps define your sourcing direction; it does not indicate that a supplier has the vehicle.
A specific vehicle or supply offer published by a supplier after review. Actual price, inventory and supply terms still need confirmation.
BEFORE YOUR INQUIRY
This is a formatting example, not an order, stock statement or quotation. Replace the destination, quantity and version with your actual requirements.
| Check | Details to record or verify |
|---|---|
| Research reference | Copy the brand, model and catalogue ID from the model page; ask the supplier to confirm the local version mapping. |
| Vehicle scope | Specify trim, production date/model year, powertrain and steering side. Mark undecided items as “to confirm”. |
| Purchase and delivery | State quantity, destination country and city/port, required delivery date, proposed trade term and named place. |
| Evidence requested | Ask for a specification sheet, quotation validity, vehicle condition, available documents and warranty territory. |
Before submitting: a catalogue ID is a research reference, not a stock number. An export claim is not evidence of destination registration eligibility.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Yes. Sign in to Buyer Center and submit a purchase request. A request describes your needs; supplier responses, availability and quotations depend on actual supply.
No. A model reference supports research. Check a public supplier listing or request confirmation for the exact vehicle, condition, price and delivery terms.
Compare the exact trim and condition, quantity, quotation currency, delivery basis, included costs, required documents, validity and lead time. A lower headline price may cover a different scope.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Compare brands and models first, then check actual public listings. If no suitable offer is available, describe your requirement in Buyer Center.
Sourcing requests use the existing Buyer Center. If signed out, sign in first and return to your request.
Checking the public directory…
This guide explains platform information and workflows. It does not replace formal legal agreements or the contract between buyer and seller. Terms