Must the Car Be Picked Up in Person?
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No, the vehicle driver, owner, or manager can meet the requirements. Below are the relevant introductions about picking up and inspecting the car: Check the engine: After a cold start, let the engine warm up for about 2 minutes. If the engine sound is steady without any strange noises, take a short test drive to ensure there are no unusual sounds when shifting gears, no abnormal noises from the body, and that electronic devices like the air conditioning and audio system function normally. Check the body: The paintwork of a new car is sprayed by computer automation and should be flawless. If there is uneven protection or color differences in the paint, insist on the 4S store replacing the car. The interior of the vehicle must be flawless. After turning on the power, all functions of the vehicle must be checked and must work properly, such as the navigation, wipers, headlights, etc. Check if all buttons are flexible and functional, and if the headlights can be turned on normally.
Hey, that's a great question. I just bought a new car last month. At that time, because my company suddenly sent me on a business trip, I couldn't pick up the car myself. So I contacted the sales guy at the 4S dealership and asked if my wife could do it for me. He told me that generally, you don't have to be present in person to pick up the car, but if you can't go, you need to prepare an authorization letter in advance. The letter should clearly state the information of the person picking up the car on your behalf and include your signature. They also need to bring a copy of your ID. When my wife got there, they checked the documents and verified her ID. The whole process went smoothly and didn't take much time. However, I think this method is quite practical, especially for busy working professionals like us. On the day of pickup, you still need to inspect the car's exterior and sign the delivery form, which can also be handled by someone else. But it's crucial to make sure all the documents are complete to avoid any issues later that might affect the license plate registration.
