Is the License Plate Fee Mandatory to Pay at the 4S Store?

[StKingston]

It is not mandatory. Below is the relevant information: Regulations: According to Article 9 of the "Consumer Rights and Interests Protection Law of the People's Republic of China," consumers have the right to independently choose goods or services. Consumers have the right to independently select the operators providing goods or services, choose the types of goods or methods of services, and decide whether to purchase any product or accept any service. When making independent choices, consumers have the right to compare, evaluate, and select. Considerations: Shop around—only by spending more time and effort to compare can you avoid being taken advantage of. If the license plate fee seems too high, try purchasing from another 4S store. If all stores charge a license plate fee, try to negotiate the fee down to the minimum possible. This is the only way to ensure you don’t overspend unnecessarily.

[SanZoe]

I was thinking about this when I bought my last car. Actually, the license plate fee doesn't necessarily have to be paid to the 4S store. We can completely choose to go to the DMV to handle the license plate ourselves, which can save us a service fee. The 4S store's agency service is indeed convenient and fast, saving us time and effort, especially for inexperienced new car owners who don't have to worry about queuing and filling out forms. But if you have plenty of time and want to save money, you can definitely handle it yourself with materials like the car purchase invoice and ID card. The DMV's charges are more transparent and direct. I think this decision depends on personal circumstances. For example, when I'm busy with work, I might delegate it to the 4S store for convenience, but when I have free time, doing it myself can save me hundreds of dollars, which is more cost-effective.