What procedures are required for car purchase?

[CalvinFitz]

Procedures required for car purchase include: For full payment purchase, payment is required and the following documents need to be provided: ID card. The dealer will provide: car sales invoice, vehicle warranty manual, and vehicle user manual. For deposit purchase, a deposit needs to be paid and the "Order Contract" needs to be signed. For mortgage purchase, procedures such as down payment, contract signing, bank approval, bank loan, and license plate application are required. Deposit purchase: Pay a deposit and sign the "Order Contract". Note: If the car is returned after the deposit is paid, the dealer will not refund the deposit; if the dealer is unwilling to deliver the car or cannot deliver the car within the time specified in the "Order Contract", the dealer can be required to return the deposit or compensate according to the contract (please carefully read the Order Contract for details). After completing the deposit procedures, when the dealer can provide the car, the full payment needs to be made before picking up the car. Mortgage purchase: Down payment, contract signing, bank approval, bank loan, license plate application, and loan repayment procedures require the following documents: ID card, household registration, housing certificate, income proof, and two one-inch photos. (Married: spouse's ID card and marriage certificate).

[ManuelMarie]

I just bought my first car and remember there were quite a few procedures. You need to bring the original ID card and its photocopy, the car purchase quota document (for cities with license plate restrictions), and enough money or prepared loan materials. First, go to the 4S store to choose the car and sign the contract, pay the deposit on the spot, and then wait for the car to arrive at the store to pay the balance or apply for installment payment. Then comes the key point: on the same day, you must purchase compulsory traffic insurance to get the policy and have the salesperson help you obtain a temporary license plate before you can drive. Within a week, you need to go to the tax office to pay the purchase tax (bring the invoice and the certificate of conformity), and finally go to the vehicle management office for inspection, number selection, and to receive the official license plate. The whole process takes about two to three days, and it is recommended to let the 4S store handle some of the procedures to save time and effort.

[McAshlyn]

Having purchased three cars, I believe the core procedures can be divided into four steps. Step 1: Document preparation - ID card, residence permit (for non-local residents), cash or bank card. Step 2: Payment - full payment is straightforward, just swipe your card and get the invoice immediately; financing is more troublesome, requiring credit reports and bank statements for approval in advance. Step 3: Insurance and temporary license plate - remember you need both commercial insurance and compulsory traffic insurance, otherwise you can't drive the car away. Step 4: License plate registration - you must personally visit the DMV to pay taxes and have the vehicle inspected. The key is the vehicle qualification certificate - make sure the 4S dealer gives it to you on the spot when picking up the car. My friend once suffered from not getting the certificate and was delayed for half a month.

[SanCatherine]

As a father of two, I just added an MPV to the family last week. The key to handling the procedures lies in the documents: bring all the family's ID cards, household register, and driver's licenses. In terms of the process, the 4S dealership helped with purchasing insurance and obtaining temporary license plates, but paying the purchase tax and registering the vehicle required personal effort. When paying taxes at the tax bureau, remember to bring the original vehicle qualification certificate and invoice; it takes about ten minutes. It's best to make an appointment at the vehicle management office for the morning to avoid peak hours; the vehicle inspection process takes about half an hour. I recommend pre-selecting a license plate number on the 12123 app in advance, which can save half the time on-site. The entire process can be completed over a weekend—don't forget to bring some snacks and water, as they come in handy while queuing.

[VonElliana]

For busy office workers like me, buying a car relies on efficient planning. I recommend going to the 4S dealership on Friday afternoon to sign the contract and make the payment, while simultaneously completing the insurance on the same day. Have the salesperson arrange a temporary license plate on Saturday (some dealerships can handle this), and drive directly to the DMV on Sunday to pay taxes and register the vehicle. The essential documents needed are just three: ID card, driver's license, and car purchase invoice. Highly recommend paying taxes online—log in to the electronic tax bureau and finish in ten minutes. Use the 12123 APP to pre-select your license plate number, so you can skip the queue and get your plates made on-site. This way, everything gets done over the weekend without needing to take time off work.

[Jayla]

I opted for an auto loan and found it involves three extra steps compared to full payment. In addition to basic ID and driver's license, you'll need to submit six months of bank statements, income proof, and credit report to the bank for pre-approval. After approval, you pay the down payment to take delivery, while the dealership provides a copy of the vehicle certificate (original is mortgaged to the bank). Then follow standard procedures for insurance and temporary plates, but remember to complete mortgage registration at the DMV during formal licensing – the vehicle registration certificate will be held. After repaying the loan, obtain a clearance certificate to release the mortgage. The process adds 1-2 days, but monthly payments are much more manageable. Be sure to compare interest rates and service fees across banks – potential savings can reach thousands.