What documents are needed for an individual to buy a car?
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An individual needs an ID card or household registration book to buy a car. Here are the considerations after purchasing a new car: No driving without a license: You can buy a car without a driver's license, but you cannot drive the car on the road after purchase. Driving without a license is illegal. License plate registration instructions: When registering a car after purchase, the driver's license will not be checked. After buying a new car, license plate registration requires an ID card, certificate of conformity, car purchase invoice, vehicle purchase tax payment certificate, insurance policy, etc. At the vehicle management office, staff will inspect the vehicle and take photos. After the car is registered, the owner will receive the vehicle registration certificate and the vehicle license. The vehicle license must be carried with the car: When driving normally, you need to carry both the driver's license and the vehicle license. During the probationary period, driving on highways is not allowed.
When I accompanied my friend to pick up his new car, I remembered that the basic documents required for an individual to buy a new car are an ID card and money. If it's a full payment, it's quite simple—just bring the original ID card and a bank card. However, for a loan, the process is more complicated, requiring proof of employment, bank statements from the past six months, and a credit check. The salesperson specifically reminded us that for non-local residents, it's best to apply for a residence permit in advance, as some promotional offers are only available to local residents. Nowadays, new energy vehicles place a lot of emphasis on purchasing qualifications. In cities with license plate restrictions like Beijing and Shanghai, you need to apply for a new energy vehicle quota before you can buy one. Oh, and don’t forget to bring your driver’s license on the day of pickup—you’ll need it for the temporary license plate when test-driving the new car out of the 4S dealership. It’s also best not to carry too much cash, as the POS machines at 4S dealerships have transaction limits, so it’s safer to prepare multiple cards in advance.
