Can a fully paid car be returned without license plate registration?
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New cars cannot be returned arbitrarily. However, as long as the car meets the return conditions within the three-guarantee period, it can be returned regardless of whether it has been registered or not. You need to go to the vehicle management office to complete the retention procedures first. Article 24 of the "Regulations on the Repair, Replacement, and Return of Household Automotive Products" also stipulates: If the conditions for returning the car are met, the seller shall issue a return certificate to the consumer within 15 working days from the date the consumer requests the return, and be responsible for refunding the full payment to the consumer at the invoice price in a lump sum. Additional information: According to Article 20 of the "Regulations on the Repair, Replacement, and Return of Household Automotive Products": Within the three-guarantee validity period of household automotive products, if the conditions for replacement or return specified in these regulations are met, the consumer can request replacement or return from the seller with the three-guarantee certificate and purchase invoice.
Hey, as a car enthusiast who chats about this stuff daily, let me weigh in on this. Paid in full for the car but haven't registered it yet and want a refund? This situation is pretty common—it mainly depends on what your purchase contract with the 4S store specifically states. Not having registered the car doesn’t actually affect the fact that ownership has already transferred to you; once the car is delivered, refunds get tricky. Last time I helped a friend in a similar spot, he’d paid but realized he wasn’t happy with the color. The contract had no return clause, so we spent half a day negotiating at the dealership. Eventually, the manager agreed to help resell it but charged a handling fee. My advice: grab your contract and head back to discuss ASAP. A polite attitude might help them accommodate you—the longer you wait, the harder it gets. Of course, if there’s a quality issue with the car, you’re in luck—consumer laws can back you up a bit.
