What Documents to Take When Picking Up a New Car?
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After submitting a new car at a 4S store, you will receive the following documents: 1. Three copies of the invoice: the invoice copy, the tax declaration copy, and the registration copy. For company purchases, there is an additional tax deduction copy. 2. The vehicle qualification certificate—it is essential to request the certificate on the same day. 3. The three-guarantee certificate, not all cars have this. Generally, private vehicles will have a three-guarantee certificate. Commercial vehicles or business-use vehicles may not have one. 4. The first free maintenance voucher, which covers the cost of the first maintenance. 5. The maintenance manual, which records the vehicle's maintenance history. 6. The PDI inspection certificate, which is the 4S store's inspection proof when the new car is released from the warehouse, and it may not always be provided.
Don't overlook the document checklist when picking up a new car. When I took delivery, the salesperson handed me a thick stack of papers—focus on these key items: The original triplicate car purchase invoice (including the sales copy and purchase tax copy) and the original vehicle qualification certificate are absolutely crucial—no license plate registration without the latter. Also make sure to get the vehicle conformity certificate, warranty service card, and owner's manual. Remember to collect the onboard tool kit and both sets of keys. Insurance policies are mostly digital now, but verify the coverage starts on delivery day. If the dealership handles license plate registration, they'll keep the qualification certificate—stay on top of the paperwork. The sales advisor warned that missing any document means major hassle later, especially for cross-region purchases where you must verify everything on the spot.
