Last Updated: 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website at chinesecars.tr (the Website), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (Terms). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

These Terms apply to all users of the Website, including visitors accessing information about Chinese cars available in Turkiye.

2. About Chinesecars.tr

Chinesecars.tr is an independent information platform covering Chinese cars available in Turkiye. It is operated by an independent editorial team.

Platform name: Chinesecars.tr
Website: https://chinesecars.tr/
Nature: Independent information platform covering Chinese cars in Turkiye
Operator: Chinesecars.tr (independent editorial team; no named staff, no physical Turkish address, no Turkish company registration number disclosed)

Chinesecars.tr is not a licensed motor vehicle dealer under Turkish law and does not hold any dealer or distributor authorisation in Turkiye from any vehicle manufacturer or brand.

3. Nature of Our Service

3.1 What we are

Chinesecars.tr is an independent information platform. It provides:

  • Information about Chinese car brands available in Turkiye, including BYD, Chery Omoda, MG, Haval, JAC, and Jetour
  • Coverage of OTV, KDV, and MTV as cost factors in Turkiye vehicle purchases
  • Information about BYD’s announced Manisa manufacturing investment (referenced as announced or in progress)
  • Coverage of EV charging infrastructure in Turkiye, including ZES (Zorlu Energy Services)
  • Comparison content for Turkish buyers evaluating Chinese cars against Volkswagen, Renault, Toyota, Hyundai, and Togg

All content is provided for general information purposes only. Nothing on this Website constitutes purchasing advice, tax advice, or legal advice.

3.2 What we are not

Unless expressly stated and verified to the contrary in writing:

  • Chinesecars.tr is not an authorised dealer or official representative of any vehicle manufacturer operating in Turkiye
  • Chinesecars.tr is not a licensed motor vehicle dealer or distributor under Turkish law
  • Chinesecars.tr does not sell, broker, finance, or arrange vehicle purchases
  • Chinesecars.tr does not arrange shipping, customs clearance, registration, or insurance for vehicles
  • Chinesecars.tr does not provide tax advice regarding OTV, KDV, or MTV

4. Accuracy of Information

4.1 Vehicle specifications and market data

Vehicle specifications, features, range figures, battery capacity, and availability are published for informational purposes only. This information may vary by trim level, is subject to change by manufacturers without notice, and may differ between official Turkish market variants and vehicles specified for other markets.

4.2 Pricing and tax information

Chinesecars.tr does not publish specific TL vehicle prices, OTV rates, KDV amounts, or MTV figures. Where pricing context is discussed, it is for general orientation only. The Turkish lira (TL) is subject to significant volatility, which affects imported Chinese car pricing. OTV, KDV, and MTV rates are set by the Turkish government and subject to change without notice.

Users must verify current OTV and KDV rates with GIB (Gelir Idaresi Baskanligi, the Turkish Revenue Administration) and with authorised dealers before making any purchasing decision. Chinesecars.tr accepts no liability for pricing decisions made on the basis of information published on this Website.

4.3 Import, regulatory, and tax information

Information about OTV, KDV, MTV, and the Turkiye-EU Customs Union is provided for general orientation only. Turkish government tax rates, customs duty rates, EV incentive programmes, and vehicle registration requirements are subject to change without notice. Chinesecars.tr does not guarantee the accuracy or currency of tax or regulatory information. Users should verify applicable OTV rates with GIB and consult Turkiye’s Ministry of Trade (Ticaret Bakanligi) for customs duty information.

4.4 Content currency

Chinesecars.tr reviews and updates Website content periodically. It cannot guarantee that all information is current at any given time. Content covering BYD’s Manisa manufacturing plant, OTV exemption policies for electric vehicles, and Chinese brand market entry in Turkiye is subject to frequent development. For the most current information, contact the relevant brand’s authorised Turkish distributor directly.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our content

The original content on this Website, including editorial text, research summaries, and structural design, is the intellectual property of Chinesecars.tr and is protected under applicable law. You may not reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit this content without prior written permission from Chinesecars.tr.

5.2 Third-party brand content

Manufacturer information, brand names, vehicle model names, and technical specifications referenced on this Website may be the intellectual property of the respective manufacturers or brand owners. Reference to BYD, Chery Omoda, MG, Haval, JAC, Jetour, Togg, Volkswagen, Renault, and other brands does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by those brands.

5.3 Permitted personal use

You may access, view, and print content from this Website for personal, non-commercial research use only. Systematic scraping, automated extraction, republication, or commercial use of Website content requires prior written permission from Chinesecars.tr.

6. User Conduct

When using this Website, you agree not to:

  • Use the Website for any unlawful purpose under the laws of Turkiye or your own jurisdiction
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent inquiry information
  • Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Website or its infrastructure
  • Scrape, copy, or commercially exploit Website content without permission

7. Inquiries and Communications

Submitting an inquiry through the contact form on this Website:

  • Does not constitute a purchase agreement, sourcing mandate, or binding commitment of any kind
  • Does not guarantee vehicle availability, pricing, or OTV treatment for any specific model
  • Does not create any obligation on Chinesecars.tr beyond responding to the inquiry on a best-efforts basis within 2 to 3 business days

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by Turkish law and applicable law in your jurisdiction, this Website and all content published on it are provided as is and as available without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Chinesecars.tr does not warrant that information about OTV, KDV, MTV, or EV incentives in Turkiye is accurate, current, or complete.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Chinesecars.tr shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special loss or damage arising from:

  • Your use of, or inability to use, this Website
  • Reliance on OTV, KDV, MTV, or EV incentive information published on this Website
  • Reliance on TL pricing context, which is subject to rapid change due to lira volatility
  • Decisions made regarding vehicle purchases in Turkiye based on content on this Website
  • Inaccuracies in BYD Manisa manufacturing plant information, which is referenced as announced or in progress

This limitation of liability does not exclude liability where prohibited under Consumer Protection Law No. 6502 (Tuketicinin Korunmasi Hakkinda Kanun) or any other mandatory provision of Turkish law.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

This Website may contain links to third-party websites including manufacturer official sites, authorised distributor sites in Turkiye, GIB (Gelir Idaresi Baskanligi), EPDK (Enerji Piyasasi Duzenleme Kurumu), and ZES. Chinesecars.tr is not responsible for:

  • The content, accuracy, or availability of linked third-party websites
  • Any pricing, OTV, or tax information published on linked third-party websites
  • Any commercial transactions conducted on third-party websites

Links to authorised distributor and brand websites are provided for user convenience and do not constitute endorsement.

11. Website Availability

Chinesecars.tr does not guarantee that the Website will be available at all times. The Website may be unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, hosting disruptions, or circumstances beyond our control. Chinesecars.tr shall not be liable for any losses arising from Website unavailability.

12. Changes to These Terms

Chinesecars.tr reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. The Last Updated date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent revision was made. Continued use of the Website after revised Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of those revised Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Turkiye. Any disputes arising from use of chinesecars.tr shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Turkish courts.

Turkish users have consumer rights under Consumer Protection Law No. 6502 (Tuketicinin Korunmasi Hakkinda Kanun), administered by the Ministry of Trade (Ticaret Bakanligi). Electronic commerce aspects are governed by the Law on Regulation of Electronic Commerce No. 6563. Nothing in these Terms limits rights available to consumers under mandatory provisions of Turkish law.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction in Turkiye, that provision shall be severed from the remainder of these Terms, which shall continue in full force and effect.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact Chinesecars.tr at:

Chinesecars.tr
Website: https://chinesecars.tr/
Contact: chinesecars.tr/contact/