Can I pick up the car in full payment without being present?

[AmeliaRose]

It is not necessary for the car owner to be present when picking up the car, as there is no specific process for car pickup. Therefore, when the 4S store delivers the new car, the user does not need to be present. When entrusting someone else to help pick up the car, you need to hand over your original ID card and various materials required for purchasing the car to the agent. The methods for inspecting the car upon pickup are introduced as follows: Visually inspect the body paint: Check whether the paint has scratches and wear, observe whether there is color difference in the paint under sufficient sunlight, open the car door and push and pull it at several angles to let the light shine from different angles to check whether the sheet metal is flat. Check the vehicle nameplate: The car nameplate is located on the side of the driver's seat door or in the engine compartment. Pay attention to the vehicle's production date. Generally, if it exceeds half a year, it can be considered as a stock car. Check the production date of each piece of glass and each tire to ensure that the vehicle has not been replaced after leaving the factory, check whether the tire hairs exist, and whether there are obvious wear marks. Open the engine hood: Check whether the engine compartment is clean. If the vehicle has been parked for a long time or has been used, there will be obvious dust or stains in some places.

[VanLeah]

I recently helped a friend with the full payment car pickup process on their behalf. It's quite common for the car owner to be unavailable, but you'll need to prepare a power of attorney specifying the agent's information and entrusted matters, with signatures from both parties. Bring the original ID card of the car owner and the agent's ID card. Most importantly, clarify the procedure with the 4S store in advance. However, note that the vehicle inspection is best attended by the owner personally - some dealerships even require video confirmation from the owner on the pickup day. That's exactly how I handled it - brought all documents to sign the handover form and drove away the same day, though my friend had to visit the DMV themselves for license plate registration later.

[SimonLee]

As someone frequently involved in car purchase procedures, I understand the feasibility of full payment pickup without personal attendance. The key lies in preparing legally valid proxy documents that specify the scope of authorization. Typically, this requires the original power of attorney signed by the vehicle owner, original IDs of both parties, along with the purchase contract and payment receipts. However, implementation details vary among dealerships - some require video confirmation from the owner, while others mandate on-site signature recording by the proxy. It's advisable to first confirm specific terms with the sales manager, as meticulous documentation is always prudent for major transactions involving hundreds of thousands.

[VanGianna]

I know this well! Last time my cousin was on a business trip and asked me to pick up his car for him. The materials we prepared included: a scanned copy of his signed power of attorney, original IDs of both of us, the car purchase invoice, and the contract. At the dealership, the salesperson checked for over half an hour, focusing especially on the clauses about vehicle inspection and acceptance in the power of attorney. During the process, we noticed a small scratch on the car body, but thankfully it was resolved on the spot. So, having someone else handle it is fine, but it's crucial to inspect the car carefully in person. Make sure all handover documents are signed by the agent on behalf of the owner to avoid any disputes later.

[DeClayton]

In theory, purchasing a car in full payment can be handled by a proxy, but in practice, it requires a three-step process: First, the car owner must provide a written power of attorney detailing the proxy matters and authorization scope. Second, the proxy must bring the original IDs of both parties, the car purchase contract, and payment proof to the dealership. Finally, the dealer verifies the documents before handing over the car. However, some 4S stores have additional requirements, like ours which requires the owner to visit in advance to sign the power of attorney or undergo video notarization, and a confirmation call to the owner during pickup is also necessary. It's advisable to contact the sales manager at least two weeks in advance to finalize the details.