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How soon can you drive away after full payment for a car?

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ColinRose
09/08/25 8:05am

You can drive away on the same day after full payment for a car. Here is the relevant information: Conditions: You must immediately purchase compulsory traffic insurance after buying the car, which can be done at the 4S shop or by yourself at an insurance company. Nowadays, telephone insurance is commonly used. It's best to affix the insurance sticker on the right windshield. If you haven't received the sticker yet, you can skip this step, but you can only drive on the road after the compulsory traffic insurance takes effect. You need temporary license plates provided by the 4S shop, which should be displayed on the car, one each on the front and rear windshields. The driver must have a driver's license that matches the vehicle type. The car should be equipped with a fire extinguisher and a warning triangle. Within the validity period of the temporary license plates, you must complete the registration procedures. Process: After purchasing the vehicle, you must first pay for compulsory traffic insurance, which can be done directly at the 4S shop or by yourself at an insurance company. At the same time, the 4S shop should provide temporary license plates. With the compulsory traffic insurance policy, car purchase invoice, and vehicle manufacturing qualification certificate, go to the tax bureau to pay the vehicle purchase tax. Then, with the purchase tax invoice, car purchase invoice, manufacturing qualification certificate, compulsory traffic insurance policy, and ID card, drive the vehicle to the vehicle management office, fill out the vehicle registration application form in the hall, and pay the registration fee. Next, go to the designated window to check if the vehicle is exempt from inspection. If it is, the inspection exemption certificate will be printed directly.

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LePiper
09/20/25 6:29am

I remember my first car-buying experience. I went to the 4S store early in the morning with my ID card and bank card. After the salesperson showed me the car in stock, I went straight to the finance office to pay the full amount. Then, it took the finance staff half an hour to issue the purchase invoice. While waiting for the invoice, the salesperson had already shown me the insurance options, and I immediately placed an order for compulsory traffic insurance and commercial insurance on my phone. The most time-consuming part was getting the temporary license plate, as the queue in the vehicle management system took over an hour. The whole process took four hours, and I drove my new car home without even having lunch. I deliberately chose a weekday morning for pickup to avoid peak hours, which made things much more efficient. If I had gone in the afternoon, I might not have had time to get the temporary plate. I recommend discussing insurance details with the salesperson in advance to save half an hour.

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JaceLynn
11/03/25 6:52am

When helping my son buy a car last time, I learned that the speed of full payment delivery mainly depends on three factors: whether the dealership has the car in stock, if the vehicle certificate is available on-site, and how busy the paperwork process is that day. The model we chose happened to be in stock, but there was a minor hiccup—the salesperson mentioned the certificate was pledged at the bank and would take half a day to retrieve. We made the payment in the morning but had to wait until 3 PM to get the documents for registration. The temporary license plate was issued in just half an hour, and the insurance took effect immediately. The entire process, from entering the dealership to driving away, took over five hours, mostly due to waiting for the certificate. Later, I heard some brands can complete delivery in two hours, but it really depends on the dealer's efficiency. It's best to confirm the certificate's status before pickup to avoid wasted trips.

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VonBeckett
12/17/25 6:52am

I arrived at the dealership at 2 PM to pick up my car. The salesperson said the full payment process was straightforward: payment and invoicing took just over 20 minutes, purchasing insurance took about 40 minutes, and getting the temporary license plate was quick, only a 20-minute wait. By 3:30 PM, I was driving my new car out of the dealership. Nowadays, winter insurance coverage takes effect immediately, whereas I heard commercial insurance used to take effect the next day, which could affect driving. If the dealership has the car in stock and can issue temporary plates on the spot, the whole process usually wraps up within three hours. However, if it's the end of the month and they're pushing for sales targets, you might have to queue for vehicle inspection and paperwork.

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