Is the car owned by whoever paid for it?

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No. The name registered with the vehicle management office and listed on the vehicle license is the owner of the car, who holds the corresponding property rights and bears the corresponding legal responsibilities. Here is some extended information about the vehicle license: Main page includes: Text information such as the People's Republic of China Motor Vehicle License, license plate number, vehicle type, owner, address, usage nature, brand model, vehicle identification number, engine number, registration date, issue date, etc. Supplementary page includes: Text information such as license plate number, file number, approved passenger capacity, total mass, curb weight, approved load capacity, overall dimensions, approved towing mass, remarks, inspection records, etc.