What is the sequence for 4S dealerships to handle license plate registration and vehicle pickup?
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4S dealerships handle license plate registration and vehicle pickup in the following sequence: Pay deposit to order the car: In most cases today, consumers usually place an order first when purchasing a car. At this time, they need to pay a deposit and sign a car purchase contract with the 4S dealership. Pay the remaining balance: When the new car arrives at the dealership or is ready, the salesperson will contact the owner to come and pay the remaining balance. It is important to note that before paying the remaining balance, the owner should carefully inspect the car to ensure it is in good condition with no issues. Pick up the car: After paying the remaining balance, the car officially belongs to the owner. At this point, a temporary license plate can be applied for directly at the 4S dealership. Generally, obtaining a temporary license plate takes about half an hour. Once the temporary license plate is issued, the car can be driven on the road. Handle license plate registration: Since the owner has requested the 4S dealership to handle the license plate registration, all the necessary procedures for the new car will be taken care of by the dealership. The owner only needs to bring the required documents and drive the new car to the vehicle management office at the agreed time. Then, the owner can simply sit in the car while the dealership representative completes all the license plate registration procedures. Install the license plate: Once the official license plate is issued, it just needs to be installed on the car. At this step, it signifies that all the car purchase procedures have been completed.
When I last purchased a car at the 4S dealership and opted for their license plate registration service, the entire process went quite smoothly. The sequence was roughly as follows: I first paid a deposit to select the vehicle, and after confirmation, they handled the insurance and purchase tax procedures for me. Then, they arranged for a temporary license plate, allowing me to drive the car away immediately, which counted as taking delivery. Later, the 4S dealership acted as my agent for the license plate registration process, including submitting materials to the DMV and so on. After about one or two weeks, they notified me that the license plate was ready, and I could go to the dealership or a designated location to have the official plate installed. This saved me a lot of time running around, but I had to prepare copies of my ID card and driver's license in advance. The service fee charged by the agent was generally worth it. When taking delivery, I carefully inspected the exterior and the odometer to ensure there were no scratches, and during the agent's license plate registration process, I made sure not to make any unauthorized modifications that might affect approval.
