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What does 'two certificates and one card' mean when buying a car?

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CarlosAnn
08/27/25 7:21am

'Two certificates and one card' when buying a car refers to the two certificates being the ID card and driver's license, and the one card being a bank card. Below is relevant information about 'two certificates and one card': 1. Meaning: 'Two certificates and one card' refers to one's ID card, driver's license, and credit card. Traditional car rental companies use a credit card pre-authorization to pay the rental deposit. If there are no traffic violations or accidents within a certain period after the rental ends, the pre-authorized frozen funds are released. 2. Extension: Shared car rental, as a new time-sharing and card-swiping self-service rental model, only requires providing one's ID card, driver's license, and credit card, along with a paper document proving the credit card transactions for the most recent month. 3. Procedures: From purchasing a new car to officially hitting the road, procedures such as insurance processing, vehicle inspection, payment of additional fees, license plate registration, license collection, vehicle and vessel tax payment, and filing are required. These procedures involve windows from insurance, tax, transportation, and vehicle management departments, all of which now have service points within the vehicle management office, allowing many procedures to be completed there.

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DiAbigail
09/09/25 6:06am

When I bought my first car last year, the salesperson reminded me to bring 'two certificates and one card.' At first, I was completely confused, but later I understood it referred to my ID card, driver's license, and bank card. The ID card is used to verify my identity and ensure the transaction is legal; the driver's license proves I'm qualified to drive, so I don't end up unable to drive after buying the car; and the bank card is for payment—either swiping or transferring money. I almost forgot my driver's license that day and ended up wasting half a day making a pointless trip. Actually, before buying a car, it's best to check your bank balance to ensure you have enough funds, unlike some people who find their accounts insufficient and then struggle with loans. Looking back now, 'two certificates and one card' is a basic requirement—it helps prevent identity theft or payment disputes. New buyers should definitely prepare these in advance to avoid the chaos I went through.

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EvelynFitz
10/23/25 6:57am

As someone who frequently helps friends with car purchases, I find the 'Two IDs and One Card' extremely practical—it's a shorthand for ID card, driver's license, and bank card. Bringing these three items when buying a car allows for quick identity verification, driving qualification checks, and payment processing. For example, the ID card prevents fraudsters from impersonating you, the driver's license ensures you can legally drive the car once purchased, and the bank card facilitates direct transactions, avoiding the hassle of cash. I recommend making a checklist before buying a car to verify if your documents are expired and if your bank card's limit is sufficient—unlike some people I've seen who waited in vain with a frozen card. Additionally, some locations may require extra documents, but the 'Two IDs and One Card' are the essentials; without them, dealers won't proceed with the paperwork.

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McValeria
12/06/25 7:21am

The two certificates and one card for car purchase simply refer to ID card, driver's license, and bank card. The ID card confirms your identity, the driver's license proves you can drive, and the bank card is for payment. All three are indispensable when buying a car, otherwise the transaction may hit a snag. For example, without an ID card, the salesperson may fear risks; without a driver's license, you can't drive the car even if you buy it; and without money in the bank card, it's all for nothing. Being fully prepared can save you trouble.

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