Can I Use Alipay to Buy a Car?
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You can use Alipay to buy a car, but it depends on the regulations of the 4S store. Here are the relevant details about purchasing a car: 1. Fees to be paid: the price of the vehicle itself, vehicle purchase tax, insurance, license plate fee, and vehicle and vessel tax. The vehicle and vessel tax depends on the displacement of the car. Generally, the larger the displacement, the higher the tax. 2. Notes: purchase invoice, certificate of conformity, vehicle consistency certificate, motor vehicle registration certificate, three-guarantee certificate, vehicle manual, etc. These are all documents that must be checked for completeness before payment when picking up a new car. If any document is missing, you should request it from the 4S store in time.
I personally experienced paying for a car with Alipay last year. When I went to the 4S store to place an order, the salesperson directly said they supported Alipay, which put me at ease. However, you need to pay attention to the single transaction limit for mobile payments. The car I chose cost over 100,000 yuan, so I had to make several transactions to complete the payment. It was convenient—no need to go to the bank and wait in long lines. Nowadays, most reliable dealers have opened WeChat and Alipay payment channels, especially domestic brands, where you can complete the payment online. But make sure to ask in advance whether the merchant’s payment platform link is securely registered to avoid phishing scams. Overall, it saves time and effort, and you can even enjoy the benefits of mobile payment points. I highly recommend young people to give it a try.
