How Long Does It Take to Pick Up a New Car After Purchase?

[LeAlaina]

After purchasing a car, several procedures must be completed before you can take delivery. The waiting time depends on the efficiency of the 4S dealership. Below is a detailed introduction to the procedures and process involved in purchasing a car: 1. Issuing the invoice: This is a mandatory step and one of the essential documents required for subsequent procedures. Additionally, the dealership's inventory management needs to clean the vehicle, prepare all relevant documents, and arrange the delivery ceremony in the delivery area before handing over the car. 2. Purchasing insurance: Waiting for the insurance company to issue the policy, which provides protection for the car's future maintenance. Typically, the delivery ceremony is held during the insurance processing period. 3. Obtaining a temporary license plate: Once the 4S dealership completes the temporary license plate procedures, the owner can pick up the car. If the dealership is highly efficient, the owner might even be able to take delivery on the same day.

[ClaytonDella]

It's hard to say exactly how long you'll wait for a new car—it mainly depends on the manufacturer's current inventory. For popular models like the white 1.6T mid-trim you chose, if it's in stock, you could drive it home in just three days, mostly waiting for the dealership to handle insurance and temporary plates. But for custom orders or less popular configurations, waiting two months is common. Last time I accompanied a friend to pick up a hybrid, we waited a full 45 days, though the salesperson sent weekly updates on the vehicle's shipping status, which was reassuring. Before pickup, remember to ask the dealership to show you the PDI inspection report and double-check the tire and glass manufacturing dates.