Can You Drive Away a Bare Car Purchased from a 4S Store?
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You can drive away a bare car purchased from a 4S store. In fact, as long as you can purchase a bare car and the vehicle has all the necessary certifications, it can be driven legally on the road after obtaining a temporary license plate. A bare car simply refers to a vehicle that does not include insurance, vehicle and vessel tax, purchase tax, and license plate fees. Relevant information is as follows: 1. Introduction: After purchasing the car, you can handle the aforementioned insurance and taxes on your own. This car will be no different from one purchased at the full landed price in a 4S store, as both are qualified vehicles that comply with national laws and regulations. 2. Precautions for Buying a Bare Car from a 4S Store: The profit margin for 4S stores selling bare cars is very low. Therefore, the bare car sold to you might be an inventory car or a defective one. Consumers must thoroughly inspect the vehicle before payment and only take delivery after ensuring all aspects of the car are in good condition. It is advisable to bring a friend who is knowledgeable about cars during the inspection.
Last time when I accompanied my friend to pick up the car at the 4S dealership, we encountered this issue. According to regulations, a bare car without temporary license plates is absolutely not allowed on the road. That day, we paid the full amount in the morning, but the salesperson said the vehicle certificate was still mortgaged at the bank and would only be available in the afternoon. We had to wait until 3 pm when the salesperson finally took the materials to the DMV to get a temporary plate. By the time we affixed the temporary plate and drove out, it was almost dark. I sincerely suggest confirming with the dealership whether they have the original vehicle certificate ready before picking up the car. Otherwise, just waiting for the certificate to be redeemed can take half a day. Nowadays, some 4S dealerships charge a few hundred yuan as an agency fee to handle the temporary plates, which is quite convenient. If it happens to be a weekend when the DMV is closed, you can only stare blankly and wait.
Just helped my neighbor with this issue. Buying a car requires following the proper procedures, and driving a naked car directly out of the 4S dealership is illegal. Last week, my neighbor excitedly went to pick up his new car but forgot to bring a copy of his ID card, and the DMV refused to issue a temporary license plate. In the end, he had to call a tow truck to haul the car home, wasting 600 yuan on towing fees. Actually, you can now apply for an electronic temporary license plate on your phone, but many DMVs still require a paper version. When picking up your car, make sure to bring three things: your original ID card, compulsory traffic insurance policy, and the vehicle certificate, to avoid making two trips. If the 4S dealership promises to handle the license plate for you, make sure the salesperson puts it in writing in the contract.
