The China Automobile Dealers Association held a seminar on September 15 in Hangzhou to discuss revisions to the national standard for used car appraisal. The updated framework focuses on five key dimensions to standardize the industry, moving away from subjective interpretations of vehicle condition.
The new guidelines for collision-damaged vehicles replace rigid quantitative metrics, such as specific centimeter-based measurements, with a comprehensive evaluation approach. Appraisers will now assess damage severity, the nature of affected components, repair quality, and safety performance to determine if a car qualifies as an accident vehicle.
For flood-damaged cars, the standard now defines specific indicators like continuous horizontal water lines and sediment deposits, distinguishing them from minor leaks. Damage is categorized into low-risk and high-risk levels. New rules for electric vehicles introduce a structure combining general checks with specific power system assessments.
Regarding electric vehicles, the standard prioritizes existing national battery health metrics and mandates separate disclosure of battery safety and health status. Furthermore, the association introduced stricter requirements for appraisal personnel, requiring full-time employment and consistent social security contributions to prevent professional misconduct.
