What documents are needed to buy a new car?
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To buy a new car, you need documents such as the certificate of conformity, invoice, and the owner's ID card. The following are the precautions for buying a new car: When purchasing: When buying a car: Before paying the deposit for a ready-made car, remember to note down the engine number of the ordered car to prevent the seller from replacing it with a refurbished car (test drive car). When purchasing, specify the delivery date (for ordered cars) and the body color in the contract or additional agreement. If you request accessories, also specify the brand, model, and quantity in the agreement. When picking up the car: Pay attention to the odometer reading, which is usually between 8 to 10 kilometers. Check if there are any debris in the radiator fins, if the seat protective packaging and the plastic cover on the front of the car are intact, and if there are any stains on the interior seats and dashboard. When picking up an ordered car, pay attention to the gap between the manufacturing date and the pickup date. If the gap is too long, the car might be a display car (placed in the exhibition hall for guests to view) or a refurbished car (test drive car).
Let me talk about the document preparation when I bought a car last year. It felt quite tedious when selecting a new car. Besides the essential ID card and driver's license, the dealership also required me to provide a bank passbook or credit card statement to prove my payment ability, as they needed to review it for the car loan. After payment, I received the purchase invoice and temporary license plate, but also had to submit a copy of my ID card and proof of address, like utility bills. The insurance policy was crucial too—without mandatory insurance first, I couldn’t get the official license plate. The whole process took me a day of running around, but the dealer guided me step by step. Finally, getting the vehicle registration certificate wrapped it up. My advice is to clarify the details in advance to avoid delays, like forgetting the proof of address as I did the first time.
