Can I Buy a Car in Another City?

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You can buy a car in another city, and you can either register the license plate in that city or back in your hometown. When purchasing a car in another city, it's important to note that you should avoid buying on weekends, as the vehicle management office cannot issue temporary license plates during that time. Without a license plate, you won't be able to drive the car back to your city. After purchasing the car, you must register a permanent license plate within the validity period of the temporary plate, which is usually 15 to 30 days, and no later than 30 days. When buying a car in another city, make sure to complete all necessary purchase procedures, obtain the official invoice, vehicle certificate, and all other required documents. After driving the car back to your hometown, you need to first go to the tax bureau to pay the vehicle purchase tax, which must be paid locally before you can register the license plate at the vehicle management office.