What does 'including license plate registration' mean?

[GiselleFitz]

Purchasing a car with 'including license plate registration' means that the 4S dealership assists in handling the license plate registration. More details about 4S dealership license plate registration are as follows: 1. Bundled license plate registration by 4S dealerships: The most obvious issue is that it infringes on consumers' right to freely choose services. Whether to entrust the 4S dealership to register the license plate for the purchased vehicle should be based on the consumer's voluntary decision. 4S dealerships charging consumers a license plate registration fee in a bundled manner constitutes forced consumption. 2. License plate registration fee: The fee given to the vehicle management office for license plate registration and the new car sales service fee are two separate matters. 4S dealerships simplifying the license plate registration service fee as 'license plate registration fee' contains misleading elements. Therefore, lawyers advise consumers that when negotiating the car price with a 4S dealership, they should clarify each price component, such as the base car price, decoration fees, insurance fees, and license plate registration agency fees. If the 4S dealership only provides a lump-sum price, consumers have the right to refuse the service.

[LaLeah]

When I bought my car before, I also hesitated about the license plate registration service. Essentially, it means the dealer handles all the license plate registration procedures for you. This includes queuing at the DMV, paying the purchase tax, handling compulsory traffic insurance, and selecting license plates—all these hassles are taken care of by them. I remember paying an extra 800 yuan service fee at the time, but it saved me from taking leave and making three or four trips myself, not to mention carrying around all sorts of documents. However, it's important to clarify in advance which fees are included, as some dealerships may charge extra for things like stamping fees or number selection fees. Checking the details before signing the contract is the safest approach. In the end, all I had to do was show up to sign during the vehicle inspection, while I could go about my normal work schedule the rest of the time—especially friendly for working professionals.

[StEmilio]

As a seasoned driver, I opted for the license plate registration service when purchasing my third car, mainly to save time. If you do it yourself, you first have to go to the tax office to pay the purchase tax, then visit an insurance company to buy compulsory traffic insurance, and finally spend half a day queuing at the vehicle management office for the inspection. The license plate registration service bundles these processes for the 4S dealership to handle. Their dedicated staff will take your ID card and car purchase invoice to complete the procedures, and you can get the vehicle license in as fast as two days. However, the actual cost will be higher than DIY, with an additional service fee. I was charged 500, while doing it yourself would cost around 300. The price difference is essentially paying for convenience. When picking up the car, remember to check the information on the registration certificate to ensure the dealer doesn’t make a mistake with the engine number.

[IkerAnn]

Last week, while accompanying my friend to pick up his new car, I finally understood what 'license plate handling service' means. Simply put, it means paying a bit more to let the dealership handle the license plate registration process, so you don't have to personally deal with the DMV. It mainly includes four parts: vehicle inspection, insurance processing, tax payment, and metal license plate production. My friend submitted the documents in the morning and drove away with temporary plates in the afternoon. It was much more convenient than expected, especially for those buying cars from another city, as it avoids the hassle of traveling back and forth. However, there are three things to pay attention to: whether the service fee is transparent, whether the process includes handling temporary plates, and the promised time frame for receiving the metal license plates.