Can a 4S dealership handle out-of-town license plate registration?
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Yes, when registering the vehicle, you need to go to the local vehicle management office. The temporary license plate issued by the 4S dealership is for the location where the car was purchased. Documents required for new car registration: Original ID card, photocopies (prepare several copies for backup), non-local residents need to provide original and photocopies of temporary residence permits (organizations need original and photocopies of the organization code certificate). Process for purchasing a car locally and registering it in another location: Purchase the car from a local 4S dealership, then complete the license plate registration procedures in another location. Prepare the owner's ID card, insurance policy, and the above materials, then go to the local vehicle management office for vehicle inspection, payment of vehicle purchase tax, license plate selection, and processing of the vehicle license, etc.
I recently picked up a new car from a neighboring province, and the 4S dealership handled the out-of-province license plate registration for me. Honestly, using their proxy service was hassle-free—the salesperson proactively offered to arrange the out-of-province plates, though they charged an additional 2,000 RMB service fee. Later, I found out this fee was negotiable and eventually settled at 800 RMB. They assigned an in-house specialist to handle all the procedures at the vehicle management office, including inspection and registration, while I just sat back, drank tea, and reviewed the paperwork. However, be cautious: the invoice address must match the registration location, as some shady dealerships might manipulate this to charge you twice. Nowadays, many brand 4S shops offer such value-added services—just remember to clarify whether there are extra fees before purchasing.
