How long does it usually take to pick up a car after purchase?
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You can pick up the car on the same day of purchase. Here is relevant information about car pickup: 1. License plate registration time: It takes about three days from picking up the new car to getting the license plate. Prepare a temporary license plate, and pay close attention to its expiration date. Using an expired temporary plate may result in insurance claim rejection by the insurer. Then proceed with the local license plate registration. The car owner needs to prepare: the original and a copy of the vehicle qualification certificate; the original purchase invoice (three copies in total); the owner's ID card and insurance policy. With these materials ready, you can go to the local vehicle management office for procedures such as vehicle inspection, payment of vehicle purchase tax, license plate selection, and processing the vehicle license. 2. Precautions: Check the odometer mileage. If you find the mileage of the new car is unusually high, inquire with the 4S store immediately or request a replacement; check the vehicle's manufacturing date—the closer the production date is to the pickup date, the better. The specific location of the manufacturing plate is usually on the door frame on the driver's side; perform an exterior inspection, mainly to check if there are any color differences or scratches on the new car's paint.
The delivery time when buying a car really depends on whether you choose an in-stock vehicle. Like when I bought a Volkswagen last time, I went for a test drive on the weekend, picked one that was readily available, and drove it home the same day because they had sufficient inventory. The process from paying the deposit to registration took half a day. But for popular models like some SUVs, you might have to wait a few days to a week, as dealerships often say they need to maintain some inventory to handle demand peaks. I recommend going during the earliest time slot in the morning to avoid crowds and let the sales team process things efficiently, with loan approvals being quicker online. During peak seasons like before the Spring Festival, you might have to queue, while the off-season around March is a better time to save time. Also, pay attention to financial matters—cash payment is the fastest, but make sure you have enough funds. In short, do some homework in advance, check the inventory of your target model online, and save yourself the waiting time.
