Do I Need to Be Present in Person to Buy a Car?
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It is not necessary for the car buyer to be present in person, but the person acting on behalf of the buyer must hold the original ID card of the car owner. Below are the relevant details: 1. Regulations: As long as the vehicle has a formal invoice, certificate of conformity, purchase tax, and compulsory insurance, any new car purchased from a formal auto trading market nationwide can be registered in the buyer's place of residence. 2. Documents: For license plate registration, the car owner only needs to provide the original and a copy of the certificate of conformity, the original purchase invoice, the purchase tax, the car owner's ID card, and the compulsory insurance policy. 3. Notes: Although the internet is very advanced now, and you can find a lot of car sales information just by searching online, it is best to choose a formal 4S store, as this is much more reliable than the information posted by online car dealers, and any problems encountered can be resolved properly.
I just helped a friend pick up a car on their behalf, and it really depends on the specific situation. There are three key steps in the standard process that usually require the owner's personal presence: signing the official car purchase contract, completing the face-to-face signing for the auto loan, and issuing the invoice plus paying the purchase tax. However, many 4S dealerships are flexible now—as long as you bring the original ID card of the owner, a power of attorney, and the original ID of the authorized person, even invoicing can be handled by a proxy. For insurance and license plate registration, the dealership salesperson can usually handle these tasks for you, but it's best to confirm the details with the dealer in advance. Requirements vary across different city vehicle management offices—some are quite flexible, while others are very strict. I recommend contacting the 4S store sales manager directly to inquire.
