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In this video, blogger Nastya Tuman goes to the car market in the Chinese city of Heihe, which borders Russia. She explores the used and new car market, comparing prices with Russian ones. The video features popular models such as the Toyota RAV4, Honda Accord, Range Rover Evoque, Volkswagen Tiguan, as well as Chinese brands such as Li Xiang, Chery and Dongfeng. Nastya also talks about the cost of customs clearance, recycling fees and other expenses associated with importing a car from China to Russia. In addition, she shares information about life in Heihe, including housing prices, salaries, transport tax, fuel costs and local culture.

Car market in Heihe
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  Nastya visits the car market in Heihe, where she discovers many Japanese, European and Korean cars, as well as several Chinese ones.
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  She learns that many of the cars on display are used vehicles prepared for export to Russia.
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  Nastya tries to find out the prices of cars, but sellers do not provide price lists, offering an individual cost calculation depending on the model, year of manufacture and configuration.
Car prices and import costs
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  Nastya gives examples of calculating the cost of importing popular models such as Toyota RAV4, Honda Accord and Range Rover Evoque, taking into account the price in China, the broker's commission, customs clearance and recycling fee.
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  It compares car prices in China with prices for similar models on the Russian market, demonstrating the potential benefits of imports.
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  Nastya talks about the difficulties associated with importing cars from China, including the language barrier, the need to find a reliable intermediary, and the risks associated with paperwork.
Life in Heihe
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  Nastya shares information about the cost of living in Heihe, including housing prices, salaries, transport tax and fuel costs.
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  She visits a Chinese street food joint, a Russian restaurant and a pharmacy, demonstrating the diversity of local cuisine and goods.
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  Nastya talks about the language barrier, the peculiarities of communicating with local residents and cultural differences.
Tips for Buying a Car in China
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  Nastya warns about the risks associated with buying a car from unverified intermediaries and recommends carefully checking the history of the car before buying.
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  She recommends using the website auto.drom.ru to search for cars and check their history.
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  Nastya recommends contacting trusted brokers who will help with paperwork and delivery of the car to Russia.

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Introduction
Nastya Tuman in China, came for a truck.
Today's topic is the car market of the border city of Heihe.
We will find out what cars are sold, what Russians can buy, prices, how to get here, visas, currency exchange, internet, fines, taxes, fuel prices.
Automotive Market Review
There are many cars on the market, but there are no Chinese brands.
Mainly represented are Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen, Infinity, Mercedes, Land Cruiser, Discovery.
Nastya is surprised by the absence of Chinese cars.
Trying to find a Chinese car.
Conclusion: the Chinese drive normal cars, including Japanese and European ones.
New cars
We arrived at the site with new cars, including Honda and Toyota.
Doubts about the newness of the cars.
Conclusion: used cars, prepared for export to Russia.
You can also buy non-Chinese brands.
Confirmation that the cars are not new, but used, prepared for shipment to Russia.
Information for tourists
There are many tourists from Russia in Heihe.
The most cost-effective way to get there is by ferry from Blagoveshchensk.
Visa regime, group visa is cheaper.
About the operator visa and the driver visa.
Problems with the Internet, need VPN.
Chinese SIM card and roaming.
Currency exchange rate: 12.5 rubles per yuan.
It is more profitable to pay in cash.
Hotel prices are high.
When checking into a hotel, your passport will be taken away.
Car prices
Conversation with a guy who buys used cars.
2021 Toyota RAV4, price in China 164,000 yuan.
Delivery to Russia 15% of the cost, includes logistics, documents, transportation.
Customs clearance 700,000 RUB, recycling fee 5,200 RUB.
Total price 2,900,000 RUB.
2020 Honda Accord, price 130,000 yuan.
Commission 15%, customs clearance 242,000 RUB, recycling fee 5,200 RUB.
Total price 2,150,000 RUB.
Range Rover Evoque 2020-2021, price 220,000 yuan.
Commission 15%, customs clearance 507,000 RUB, recycling fee 5,200 RUB.
Total price 3,500,000 RUB.
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, price 150,000 yuan.
Commission 15%, customs clearance 507,000 RUB, recycling fee 5,200 RUB.
Total price 2,500,000 RUB.
Honda Avancier (URV) 2021, price 175,000 yuan.
Commission 15%, customs clearance 242,000 RUB, recycling fee 5,200 RUB.
Total price 2,700,000 RUB.
2023 Honda Avancier, price 275,000 yuan.
Commission 15%, customs clearance 48%, recycling fee 3,400 RUB.
Total price 5,000,000 RUB.
Chinese cars
Budget Dongfeng Aeolus L7, hybrid, 1.5 l, 300 hp
Price 143,000 yuan.
Turnkey 2,150,000 RUB.
Customs clearance 48%, recycling fee 3,400 RUB.
Total price 2,900,000 RUB.
Dongfeng Aeolus L7, petrol, 1.5 l, 203 hp
Turnkey 2,000,000 RUB.
Transport tax
The transport tax in Heihe is higher than in Blagoveshchensk.
Often sewn into insurance.
To buy a car or an apartment you need a resident card.
Motorcycles and tricycles
There are many motorcycles and tricycles in Heihe.
They are used for both passenger and cargo transportation.
There are many mopeds, both petrol and electric.
Tricycle prices range from 3,000 to 5,000 yuan.
A three-wheeled Mini Cooper costs 15,000 yuan.
The cargo tricycle costs 4,600 yuan.
A tricycle with a cabin costs 6,300 yuan.
A double-cabin tricycle costs 7,800 yuan.
Taxis
There are many Volkswagen Jetta taxis in Heihe.
There are also many Venus taxis.
You can call a taxi via WeChat or hail one on the street.
A taxi ride costs 10 yuan.
A tricycle ride to the Chinese street food street costs 10 yuan.
Chinese street food
Street with Chinese street food.
Fried chicken legs, price 6 yuan.
Chicken 8 yuan, potatoes 5 yuan.
The funchose was delicious, but I didn't like the oysters.
Fried yogurt.
Chinese resellers
Conversation with a drunk Chinese man who is trying to cheat.
There are some inadequate people in Heihe, you have to be rude to them.
Car dealership
Mini car showroom with new cars, mainly Lexus, Toyota, Ford Ranger.
There are no large official car dealerships in Heihe, mostly middlemen.
Ford Ranger, Chinese assembly, price 220,000 yuan.
American parts, assembled in China.
Turnkey 4,200,000 RUB.
AITO M9, hybrid, price 4,600,000 yuan.
With customs clearance about 10,000,000 rubles.
Fuel prices
Gas station, 92-octane gasoline costs 7.99 yuan per liter.
China uses oil from Russia and the United Arab Emirates.
The price of gasoline is about 100 rubles per liter.
The price of diesel fuel is about 80 rubles per liter.
92nd, 95th and 98th gasoline, there is 93rd.
Charging stations
The charging station is not included with the machine.
The price of the charging station is 3,500 yuan (43,000 rubles).
Buying a car
Is it possible to transfer money to Russia to buy a car?
Cryptocurrency is banned in China.
Is it possible to buy a car from the factory?
Maxim can help with purchasing a car from the factory.
Salaries
The average salary in Heihe is 35,000 yuan (437,500 rubles).
The salary of a salesperson or refueller is about 40,000 rubles.
Salary of a top manager or director from 200,000 rubles.
Russians in Heihe work as teachers and entrepreneurs.
Housing
Housing prices in Heihe.
A square meter costs from 5,000 yuan (62,500 rubles).
On the banks of the Amur the price is 8-10,000 yuan (100-125,000 rubles).
The apartment can be purchased for 7,000,000 rubles.
Russian restaurant
Russian restaurant "At Lena's".
There are a lot of Chinese people in the restaurant.
Menu in Chinese.
Prices for dishes: borscht 120 rubles, herring under a fur coat 29 yuan, cucumbers 19 yuan, mimosa 29 yuan, shrimp 49 yuan.
Street vendors
Street vendors offer massagers, magnets, matches.
Nose trimmer.
Street of Russian goods
A street with Russian goods.
The Chinese are buying Russian goods.
Prices for goods: bread 20 yuan, pate 17 yuan, eggs.
Pharmacy
Visit to the pharmacy.
Ginseng root.
Payment by card
UnionPay cards work, but cash is often cheaper.
Not everywhere there are terminals.
Chery car showroom
Chery car dealership.
Chery Arrizo 8 2024, price 112,900 yuan.
With a discount of 101,000 yuan (1,250,000 rubles).
Service commission 15%.
Customs clearance 48%.
Total price 2,300,000 RUB.
Cars on the Russian market are already Russified.
If there is firmware, then it can be Russified.
There are many ads for car sales on Drom.
In Russia, cars can be purchased on credit.
Payment and cryptocurrency
How to transfer money to China to buy a car?
Cryptocurrency is banned in China.
Using cryptocurrency can land you in jail.
Fines
Fines in Heihe.
The fine for failing to yield to a pedestrian is 50 yuan (625 rubles).
The fine for not wearing a seat belt is 50 yuan.
The fine for smoking while driving is 100 yuan (1,250 rubles).
The fine for driving through a red light is 100 yuan and 6 points.
Point system, 12 points - deprivation of rights.
The fine for drunk driving is up to 2,000 yuan and 12 points.
The fine for speeding is from 200 to 500 yuan.
Driving for Russians
Russians are not yet allowed to drive their own cars to Heihe.
The customs terminal for passenger cars is not yet completed.
For illegal parking you will be deprived of 12 points and fined.
To rent a car, you need to pass an exam in Chinese.
Chery Arrizo 5
Chery Arrizo 5 2024, price 59,900 yuan.
With a discount of 53,910 yuan.
With shipping and commission 65,000 yuan (762 0