Can I Buy a Car in Another City and Register It in My Hometown?

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You can buy a car in another city and register it in your hometown. The specific process is as follows: 1. After purchasing the car in another city, ensure that the 4S shop provides all necessary documents, such as the car invoice, vehicle certification, maintenance manual, etc.; 2. Compulsory insurance can be purchased at the 4S shop. If you choose to insure the car in your hometown, you only need to send the vehicle identification number (VIN), engine number, car photos, and other materials to the insurance company. Wait until the insurance takes effect before driving back to your hometown for registration; 3. Apply for a temporary license plate for the new car, specifically an out-of-town temporary license plate. Make sure to drive the car back to your hometown within the validity period of the temporary license plate. If the temporary license plate expires, you must reapply, with a maximum of three applications allowed; 4. Once the car arrives in your hometown, the owner needs to go to the local tax bureau to pay the vehicle purchase tax, after which you can proceed to the vehicle management office to register the new car.