Can Temporary License Plates Be Issued at 4S Stores on Weekends?

[LucilleDella]

Generally speaking, weekends and holidays are the busiest times for car shopping and viewing, so most 4S stores remain open during these periods. With the implementation of the 'streamlining administration and delegating power' policy, temporary license plates can now be directly processed at 4S stores. Therefore, whether the vehicle management office is closed or not doesn't matter, as long as the 4S store can issue temporary license plates on weekends. Relevant regulations: If a motor vehicle driven on the road does not display a license plate, once discovered, the traffic management department of the public security organ shall detain the vehicle, notify the party to provide the corresponding plate and certificate, and impose a fine and deduct 12 points in accordance with Article 90. Consequences of driving without a temporary license plate: Additionally, driving a new car without a temporary license plate is considered as not displaying a motor vehicle license plate as required. In such cases, if an accident occurs while the vehicle is on the road, the insurance company has the right to refuse compensation, and all losses caused by the accident must be borne by the car owner.

[KiaraLynn]

I just accompanied my friend to pick up his car at the 4S store last week, and we successfully obtained the temporary license plate on Saturday afternoon. Generally, 4S stores have staff on duty on weekends to handle temporary license plate services, but the vehicle management offices they cooperate with may not be open on weekends, so it depends on the store's reserve of temporary license plate quotas. It's advisable to call and confirm before you go, especially on Sunday afternoons when inventory might be tight. Remember to bring your ID card, car purchase invoice, vehicle qualification certificate, and compulsory insurance policy. The agency fee is usually between 100-200 yuan, and the waiting time varies from half an hour to two hours. Make sure to ask the salesperson to prepare the materials in advance. Nowadays, many stores process temporary license plates through online systems, which is much faster than the traditional method.

[Edgar]

I recently finished the process of getting license plates for my new car. Whether you can get a temporary license plate on weekends mainly depends on the coordination between the 4S dealership and the local DMV policies. In some major cities, 4S dealerships can issue temporary plates directly on weekends, but in smaller cities, you might have to wait until weekdays. The key factors are whether the dealership has pre-prepared blank temporary plates from the DMV and whether their system supports weekend registrations. I recommend going on Saturday morning to avoid peak closing times. Also, remember to check the validity area of the temporary plate: cross-province temporary plates are brown-yellow, while local ones are blue. Make sure to affix the temporary plate on the lower right corner of the front windshield—failure to do so may result in fines and penalty points if caught.

[RyleeMarie]

When I bought a car last weekend, I happened to encounter on-the-spot temporary license plate processing. As long as the materials are complete, it can basically be approved. However, there are significant differences among 4S stores of different brands: German brands usually have well-established systems and can issue temporary plates even on Saturdays; Japanese stores rely more on cooperation with the vehicle management office and may not be able to process them on Sundays. Special attention should be paid to the fact that compulsory traffic insurance must be effective before a temporary plate can be issued, and electronic insurance policies should be printed in advance. Currently, temporary plates can be valid for up to 30 days, which is enough time for you to complete the formal license plate registration. If the 4S store says it can't process it on weekends, you can try applying for an electronic temporary plate on the mobile app 'Traffic Management 12123' as an emergency measure.

[EllaMarie]

Based on my experience, 95% of 4S dealerships can issue temporary license plates on Saturdays, but Sunday availability depends on regional regulations. Two key factors matter: whether the dealership has on-site staff to operate the temporary plate system, and whether the local DMV has authorized the dealer. It's best to arrive before 10 AM to avoid peak system slowdowns in the afternoon. Required documents include your ID, purchase invoice, and crucially the original vehicle qualification certificate - some new salespeople might overlook this. The fee is included in the service charge (no separate payment), but remember to request a receipt. If the dealership gives you the runaround, you can directly escalate the matter to the sales manager for resolution.

[LeSara]

I've handled temporary license plates for new cars three times, and the biggest worry during weekend processing is incomplete documentation. I recommend scanning and saving the complete set of car purchase documents on your phone as backup. Currently, there are two types of 4S stores: direct-operated stores can usually produce plates directly on weekends, while authorized dealers need to transmit data to the DMV for approval. Note there are two types of temporary plates: the brown-yellow temporary plates for cross-administrative regions can only be issued three times, while the local blue temporary plates can be renewed multiple times. In case of system failures, you can request a temporary movement permit as an emergency measure. The safest approach is to confirm all materials with the salesperson on Friday and have them pre-entered into the system, ensuring quick plate issuance on Saturday.