How can dealers verify a supplier's claimed brand authorization?

Updated 2026-08-20By Starvia Automotive

Short Answer

Verifies who issues a claimed brand authorization and what it covers, focusing on the issuer and term of the authorization document, the applicable models and sales territory, and the invoicing, supply and after-sales chain, before deciding whether car brand authorization verification passes.

To verify a claimed Chinese car brand authorization, first ask who issues the authorization document and for what term, then confirm that the applicable models and sales territory and the invoicing, supply and after-sales chain cover this order. The authorization document should at least show the authorizer, the authorized party, the model scope, the territory and the validity period, and you should do one reverse confirmation through the authorizer's public channels. Note the issuer and term of the authorization document in the order file and attach the basis for the applicable models and sales territory; pause the next step if the invoicing, supply or after-sales chain changes.

For authorization and document checks, see What questions do Arabic-speaking buyers usually ask before trusting a Chinese car brand?. Car brand authorization verification is ultimately governed by the local rules and written confirmations in force at the time of processing.

How can dealers verify a supplier's claimed brand authorization?

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