How long does it take to get the car after the VIN is issued?
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It usually takes about a week to get the car after the VIN is issued. Here is an introduction about the VIN: Introduction: The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique code consisting of seventeen letters or numbers, used to identify a vehicle's manufacturer, engine, chassis number, and other specifications. Management Authority: The Automotive Industry Division of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China, authorized by international agencies, uniformly manages the VIN within the territory of the People's Republic of China. It is responsible for accepting applications and approvals related to the 'World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).'
The time from when the VIN is issued to when you can pick up the car is really hard to pin down—it depends on where the car is. If it's already sitting in the dealership's warehouse and the paperwork moves quickly, you could get the invoice and insurance sorted in three or four days. But if the car has just rolled off the production line at the factory, logistics could take two to three weeks—transport trucks move slowly, and getting held up at a checkpoint is pretty common. When I bought my SUV, the sales rep promised, 'Two weeks max,' but it got stuck in customs at the port and dragged on for over 20 days. My advice: ask your salesperson for the shipping tracking number and keep an eye on the logistics updates yourself—it’s better than just waiting. Also, keep pressing the sales team; they actually have ways to jump the queue by talking to the logistics manager. My neighbor pulled that off and got his new car 10 days early.
