Grey Import (Parallel Import)
A grey import is a car imported outside the manufacturer’s official sales network, often from another market.
What is Grey Import (Parallel Import)?
It can offer lower prices or models not sold locally. It may need modifications to meet local type approval. Warranty and dealer support may be limited. A certificate of conformity from the manufacturer can make registration much easier.
How it works
The car is bought abroad and individually approved for registration in the destination country.
Why it matters for your car
Check that the car can be registered and insured before buying. Software, navigation maps and language may not suit the local market.
Other terms
- Axle Articulation
- Boot Lid (Trunk Lid)
- Carbon Fibre Body Parts
- Cold-Weather Range Loss
- Compression Ratio
- Directional Tyres
- Distilled Water (Demineralised Water)
- Electric Current (Amperage)
- Flat-Plane Crankshaft
- Heat Pump
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Kick-down
- Microfibre Towel
- Rear Main Seal
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Receiver-drier (A/C Drier)
- Returnless Fuel System
- Test Light
- Throttle Body
- Tow Eye (Towing Hook)