What is the difference between dealership invoice and auto trade invoice?
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Dealership invoice refers to the purchase invoice from a 4S store, while auto trade invoice refers to the purchase invoice from an auto trade company. The differences between the two lie in the after-sales service and price of the vehicle. Generally, buying a car from a 4S store is more expensive than from an auto trade company. This is because auto trade companies source vehicles from 4S stores with the lowest prices nationwide, whereas 4S stores source directly from manufacturers. Additionally, the operational costs of 4S stores are higher than those of auto trade companies, resulting in different prices on the invoices. Using an auto trade invoice might affect the vehicle's future after-sales service. Some vehicles purchased from auto trade companies may only receive after-sales service at local 4S stores, which may not be recognized by 4S stores in other regions. However, with a 4S store invoice, after-sales service can be obtained at any 4S store nationwide. How to distinguish between a genuine auto trade invoice and a 4S store invoice: Check the watermark: Genuine invoices are printed on special anti-counterfeiting paper with black and white watermarks, and the watermark pattern has a noticeable texture when touched. Fake watermarks have a weaker texture and appear blurry. Prize area difference: The covering layer in the prize area of a genuine invoice is made of laser gold-stamped film, presenting a matte finish, while most fake invoices have inferior covering layer technology in the prize area. Color difference: Genuine invoices have a deeper color, appearing pinkish, while fake invoices have a much lighter color, looking somewhat pale.
