Many of Beijing's dealers are clustered in vast markets, making comparative shopping easy. There are also individual dealerships. Besides selling you a car, the dealer will get you on the road by helping you pay the various taxes, register the car, obtain your license plates and apply for insurance.
Beijing International Car-Trading Service Garden Lot is filled with locally made and imported new and used vehicles.
63 Gucheng Xilu, Shijingshan District. (8892 7346) www.bjicg.com.com
Beijing North Vehicle Distributing Market One of the biggest car markets in China.
Al Fengguan Lu (East area, 300m north of Fengyi Qiao; West area, 100m west of Fengyi Qiao), Fengtai District. (6382 4466) www.beifang-auto.com
Beijing Norinco Motors Market Sells models by Shanghai and FAW Volkswagen, Citroen, Nissan, Suzuki and more.
1) West 1, Yangqiao, Fengtai District. (6753 8063) ; 2) Southeast of Huaxiang Qiao, Nansihuan Lu, Fengtai District. (6379 5555)
Beijing Used Car Trading Market Beijing's largest used car market has over 200 used car dealers. 1) 123 Nansihuan Xilu, Fengtai District, 2) Southeast corner of Majialou Qiao, Nansihuan Lu, Fengtai District. (5111 8888, 5111 8899) www.2sc.com.cn , 1)
Beijing Yayuncun Car Market The only car market in Beijing supervised by the Beijing Municipal Government, this new and used car market has just moved to an enormous area north of the Fifth Ring Road.
Beiqijia Zhen on Litang Lu (north of Beiwuhuan Lu), Changping District. (6176 6699) www. beiyacheshi.com
Northern Star (Shanghai) Automobile Mercedes-Benz's authorized regional distributor. All Mercedes are imported at present, but Daimler is in talks with the Chinese government about manufacturing cars in China.
1/F Pacific Century Place, A2 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6539 1710)
Oriental Enterprise International Auto Plaza Four stories filled with just about any kind of car you can imagine. Car accessories and maintenance training also available, as well as car insurance and license plate purchase. This may be the only place in Beijing where you can purchase a Lotus Elise.