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Chinese Electric Car Owners From BYD, GWM, and MG in the United Kingdom Face Difficulties in Securing Insurance Due to Lack of Replacement Parts for Vehicles
Chinese electric cars, such as those from the Chinese manufacturers BYD, GWM, and MG, are facing difficulties in the UK insurance market due to the unavailability of replacement parts. This situation has worried owners of these cars, who have encountered obstacles in securing protection for their vehicles.
According to Auto Express magazine, British insurers are refusing to insure models from Chinese manufacturers such as the BYD Seal, GWM Ora 03, and some MG models. BYD acknowledged the difficulty and held an event for insurers, showcasing its strategy for parts distribution and maintenance solutions.
Lack of Knowledge About European Parts Market Is Pointed Out as a Problem
Experts point out that Chinese manufacturers still lack the necessary knowledge about the European parts and service market, which has contributed to this situation. The quality of BYD cars has been praised, but the lack of market understanding has been criticized.
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In Brazil, Chinese manufacturers are also facing challenges, but the situation has not yet reached the point of insurers refusing electric cars. The availability of parts, especially tires with new measurements, is already raising concerns among customers.
Chinese Manufacturers BYD, GWM, and Caoa Chery Seek Solutions for Insurers
To overcome these problems with insurers, Chinese manufacturers in Brazil are expanding the supply of parts at their logistics centers. The manufacturer GWM, for example, debuted with a stocked parts warehouse. Caoa Chery has opened a new parts distribution center in Franco da Rocha (SP).
While in the UK the resistance from insurers is already a reality, in Brazil Chinese manufacturers are preparing to face market challenges, seeking to ensure the availability of parts for cars and customer satisfaction. The situation in Britain serves as a warning for Chinese, Indian, and Vietnamese manufacturers about the importance of understanding and adapting to local markets before launching their products.
