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 before the end of the month. If it rolls off the production line in the late month, it will be picked up before the middle of the next month. The following is relevant information: 4S shop: 4S generally refers to the 4S shop. The full name of the 4S shop is Automobile Sales Service 4S Shop, which is an automobile sales enterprise integrating vehicle sales (Sale), spare parts (Sparepart), after-sales service (Service), and information feedback (Survey). Pick up the car: Go to the parking position and drive the car away. Similar to the commercial term 'pick 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 promise payment to form a creditor-debt relationship. Essentially, it is the transfer of ownership or use rights of the goods. In the context of automobile transactions, the word 'goods' is replaced by 'car', which is called 'pick up the car'.
The allocation has arrived, but you'll still need to wait for a while to pick up the car, depending on how the vehicle is scheduled. For popular domestic brands like Geely or Changan, once the allocation is confirmed, the car might still be on the production line. Typically, it takes 1 to 3 weeks for delivery after leaving the factory, as the vehicle needs to be transported to your local 4S store, followed by inspections and paperwork preparation. If you've customized features like a sunroof or specific color, the wait could be longer, especially during peak seasons like before the Chinese New Year when dealerships are busy. From car enthusiast groups, I've heard many people waited almost a month to get their cars. The key is to keep in touch with the 4S store salesperson—they can check real-time status updates so you're not left waiting blindly. Logistics delays, such as weather affecting highway transport, could also cause issues. But generally, don't stress too much. Use this time to sort out insurance and license plates—it'll save hassle later.
I also encountered quota notification when buying my last car, thinking I could drive it away immediately but ended up waiting nearly 20 days. The salesperson explained that quota means the manufacturer has allocated a spot, but the car still needs time to be transported from the factory. For example, when I picked up a Volkswagen in Beijing during the spring promotion season, the queue at the dealership delayed it by a week. Before pickup, they also conducted PDI inspection and safety tests to ensure everything was fine. My advice is to directly ask the 4S store for an estimated timeline instead of guessing—popular models like the Toyota RAV4 may take longer but are worth it. New buyers shouldn’t rush; prepare the down payment or loan documents in advance.
