What documents are needed after buying a car?

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LaMaximus
07/29/25 10:30pm
After purchasing a car, you must obtain the following documents: a vehicle license, purchase invoice, insurance policy, motor vehicle registration certificate, purchase tax certificate, annual inspection label, compulsory traffic insurance label, and environmental protection label. New cars must pass an inspection at a vehicle testing facility before license plates can be issued. Precautions for new cars are as follows: 1. Tax payment: Tax payment is an essential step in car purchase. Most tax payment windows do not accept cash, so prepare a bank card in advance. Usually, the vehicle management office also has tax payment windows, so you can pay at the dedicated window there. 2. Choosing the model and configuration: The first step in buying a car is selecting the model and desired configuration. When determining the model, be sure to consider your budget. The principle of car selection is to first decide what type of car you want, such as a sedan or SUV, and then consider your sensitivity to certain parameters, such as fuel consumption, maintenance costs, space, noise level, and loading capacity.
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