also reported in carnewschina
Major BYD dealer network collapses in eastern China
The once-prestigious Jinan Qiansheng store, previously celebrated as “Greater China’s No.1 flagship store of BYD, ” is among the affected dealerships. It now stands virtually empty, with only two staff members remaining on site.
The crisis has directly impacted over a thousand consumers who had prepaid for various services, including “three-year joint insurance” packages, maintenance plans, window tinting, chassis protection, and promised lifetime maintenance services. Many customers have organised rights protection groups to seek collective solutions.
Multiple vehicle owners report that sales staff aggressively promoted the “three-year joint insurance” service during vehicle purchases. This service typically requires an upfront payment of 10,000 to 15,000 yuan (1,400-2,100 USD) to cover three years of insurance. Dealerships promised to reimburse customers for the second and third-year premiums after customers paid their annual insurance
https://carnewschina.com/2025/05/29/major-byd-dealer-network-collapses-in-eastern-china/