China cracks down on export of ‘zero-mileage’ cars falsely declared to be used

Starting next year, exporters will have to prove after-sales service is available at the destination for vehicles that have been registered for less than 180 days, according to a notice released by the Ministry of Commerce on Friday. The availability of after-sales service must be confirmed by the car manufacturer.

It said local commerce authorities would also strengthen oversight of export licence issuance and compliance by exporters.

The new regulation targets the export of so-called “zero-mileage” second-hand cars – new vehicles sold under the guise of used ones – a practice that carmakers have criticised for distorting the market.

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