China’s Copycat Car Market: Buyers Beware of Knock-off Versions

2023-12-14 12:40:00

The man spent regarding NT$90,000 to buy a knock-off version of the “Porsche 918” and hit the road. (Picture/taken from Xiaoli’s help)

China’s copycat car market is booming, and many people have purchased new cars of questionable quality due to manufacturers’ promotions. According to a report by “Xiaoli Helps”, a Mr. Wang in Hebi, Henan recently spent regarding NT$90,000 to buy a Porsche in the live broadcast room. Unexpectedly, the vehicle was seized by the police as soon as he started on the road. However, the anchor emphasized during the purchase that he did not need to use it. Just get your driver’s license and be on the road.

Mr. Wang explained that he bought a gasoline-electric hybrid “Porsche 918” in the live broadcast room. The anchor claimed that he did not need a driver’s license following purchasing and it had a long battery life. After hearing this, Mr. Wang bought it directly, only to find that the new car A bunch of bugs. In addition to being able to drive forward following applying the handbrake, you can only add up to regarding NT$80 of gasoline at a time.

Many consumers also reported that they encountered similar problems with the “Panamera” and “Cayenne” they purchased. Contacting customer service was rejected, messages were not responded to, and there was no guarantee of following-sales service. Later, the manufacturer responded to reporters and said, “There is no way to solve the problem you mentioned.”

At that time, the police pointed out that not only did Mr. Wang not have a driver’s license, but the license plate of his new car was obviously wrong. When the reporter visited the manufacturer, he found that the newly produced new cars had been loaded on trucks and were ready for transportation and shipment, and there were a dazzling array of copycat models. The staff even claimed that “we made the certificate ourselves” and “if there are procedures, we can get the license, but there are no procedures.”

Many car owners shared their experiences. For example, it broke down halfway but might be towed away by a tricycle. The female car owner’s “Cayenne” turned into a tractor due to the excessive vibration of the fuel tank. There was no baffle under the car, which posed a huge safety hazard; but it was even worse. The owner of the car, Qiao, had his Panamera towed four times following buying it, and was laughed at by netizens as a “rare”.

After reading it, netizens said, “It is produced with great fanfare, but it can also be sold with great fanfare”, “This is the first time I have seen a Porsche that can be filled with gas for only 18 yuan”, “How hard must the backend of such a large factory be to do things openly and honestly”.

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