How long does it take to pick up the car after the 4S shop says there is a quota?
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Generally speaking, if the car rolls off the production line in the early or middle of the month, it can be picked up by the end of the month. If it rolls off the production line in the late month, it will be picked up by the middle of the next month. Here is some relevant information: 4S shop: 4S generally refers to the 4S shop. The full name of the 4S shop is the Automobile Sales Service 4S Shop, which is an automobile sales enterprise integrating four functions: vehicle sales (Sale), spare parts (Sparepart), after-sales service (Service), and information feedback (Survey). Picking up the car: Go to the parking place and drive the car away. Similar to the commercial term 'picking up goods,' it generally refers to the buyer taking away the purchased goods in a transaction, provided that the full transaction amount has been paid or an agreement has been signed to commit to payment, forming a creditor-debtor relationship. Essentially, it is the transfer of ownership or usage rights of the goods. In the context of automobile transactions, the term 'goods' is replaced by 'car,' hence called 'picking up the car.'
I just went through the car waiting process. The 4S dealer said having an allocation basically means it's scheduled for production. From my experience, delivery still takes 4-8 weeks, longer for imported vehicles. They need to complete the entire procedure: first scheduling production based on orders, then assembling parts on the production line, followed by quality inspection. Next comes the logistics system - whether by sea or land transport, it takes 10-20 days, especially for rare colors that may need to be transferred from other regions. During this period, it's best to ask the salesperson for the VIN weekly - once you get it, you can track the shipping status. My previous car was found to be waiting at the port for customs clearance after I got the VIN, adding another week's wait. I recommend preparing your insurance and vehicle inspection documents simultaneously so you can drive away immediately when the car arrives.
The salesperson mentioned the allocation has arrived? That means you're halfway through the delivery stage. Currently, most brands take about three weeks to two months from production scheduling to vehicle delivery, depending largely on your city location. I once waited for a vehicle from a southern factory while being in the north, and the rail transport alone took half a month. Pay special attention to the production line status – sudden delays can occur due to chip shortages or insufficient parts supply. A friend last month faced a 10-day delay because of issues with the seat supplier. Additionally, imported vehicles require extra buffer time; for example, German cars undergo maritime security checks after leaving the factory. It's best to ask the salesperson to regularly send vehicle status screenshots. Last time, I saw my car at the Zhengzhou transit hub via the system and knew I could pick it up in five more days.
