Begin with the requirement, then the brand
Before opening a brand directory, describe the use case and your non-negotiable requirements. Vehicle category, powertrain, steering position, quantity and destination can narrow the research much more effectively than a long list of badges. Keep a separate note for preferences that may change after supplier discussions.
The AUTOLINK homepage displays group names including Geely, GAC, Changan, BYD, Dongfeng, SAIC, FAW and Chery Holding. A group name, a retail vehicle brand and a model name are different levels of description. Use the actual brand and model shown in the directory when building your shortlist and preparing a request.
Compare the same model version
Two pages with similar vehicle names may describe different model years or powertrains. Open the reference details and record the version behind each candidate. Where a detail is not provided, turn it into a question for the supplier rather than filling the gap with an assumption.
Images help identify a vehicle’s design, but they are not a substitute for a configuration description. Confirm the exact offered trim, equipment and condition in the supplier’s reply. If photos are important to your decision, ask for evidence relating to the actual offered vehicles.
Keep a short comparison worksheet
| Compare | Record or ask |
|---|---|
| Vehicle identity | Brand, model, model year and exact trim or configuration |
| Powertrain and steering | The offered powertrain and steering position |
| Availability | Quantity offered, stock evidence and expected preparation time |
| Commercial basis | Currency, delivery basis, named place and what the quotation includes |
| Supplier | Company identity, contact and documents relevant to the offer |
| Your market | Documents and requirements you need to confirm for the destination |
Move from model research to supplier evidence
After selecting a few candidates, look at published supplier vehicles and open the associated business profiles. This is a different step from reading a model reference. A reference explains a vehicle selection; a supplier listing gives you a route to discuss a particular offer with a business.
Do not compare quotations solely by the largest displayed discount or the smallest headline number. Ask each supplier to quote against the same specification and identify included costs. If the replies use different delivery bases or different versions, clarify those differences before deciding which offer is stronger.
Write one clear request for each serious candidate
- State the exact model and version you want to discuss.
- Add quantity, destination and essential configuration requirements.
- Request the offered availability, supporting vehicle evidence and quotation basis.
- Keep the supplier’s reply with the same shortlist entry so versions are not mixed.
- Use the supplier-review and trade-process guides before progressing from research to an agreement.
Use the directory to make the next question better
The value of research is a more precise conversation. A concise shortlist makes it easier to identify missing information, compare supplier replies and change one requirement at a time. It also helps a supplier explain which offered vehicles fit your needs and which do not.
AUTOLINK’s reference material and communication tools support that process. The availability, specifications and commercial terms of a purchase still need to be confirmed directly with the relevant supplier.