What procedures are required for consigned car sales?

[MacKiara]

Consigned car sales require the original owner's ID card and its copy, a letter of authorization, the agent's ID card and its copy, the original registration certificate and its copy, the original vehicle license and its copy, the original purchase invoice or the last transfer invoice and its copy, and the completed vehicle purchase tax payment certificate. Selling a car requires the vehicle license: Vehicle transactions must be conducted within the valid period of the annual inspection, and the vehicle license must have proof of the annual inspection's validity. Selling a car requires the vehicle registration certificate: If the vehicle registration certificate is missing, it must be reissued. The transfer can only proceed after the registration certificate is obtained. Selling a car requires the vehicle purchase surcharge certificate: Generally, legally traded vehicles have this document, but special "black plate cars," smuggled cars, or confiscated cars lack this certificate. The surcharge must be paid, and the certificate issued before the transfer can occur. Selling a car requires the invoice: Selling a car requires the original purchase invoice or the last transfer invoice: If the seller loses it, an individual can write and sign a statement, while a company must affix the company's financial seal on the statement. Selling a car requires proof of identity: The original ID card of the owner must be presented. For company-owned vehicles, the company seal and the organization code certificate are required. If the company has changed its name or gone out of business, a certificate from the industrial and commercial department is necessary.

[Martinez]

Last time I helped a friend sell a car, I specifically researched the process. The most basic documents required are the original vehicle registration certificate, the vehicle license, and a copy of the owner's ID card. If the car was purchased with a loan, you need to release the mortgage first. Nowadays, most cities place great importance on the environmental emission standard certificate, and vehicles from other regions that don't meet the standard might not be accepted. I recommend cleaning the car and taking photos of the odometer and exterior details before consigning it. When choosing an intermediary, pay attention to their sales qualifications and contract terms, especially clarifying the payment method—whether it's staged or a lump sum. After selling the car, remember to transfer the insurance policy to the new owner, and once the transfer is complete, make sure the intermediary provides a transaction completion certificate.

[DiMalachi]

As an experienced driver who has changed cars three times like me, I recommend following four steps when entrusting the sale of your car: First, check the market price of your car to avoid being lowballed. Second, prepare all original documents including the vehicle registration certificate, driving license, insurance policy, and tax payment receipt. Third, choose a reputable platform or intermediary, and never sign a blank contract. Fourth, personally verify the intermediary's office address before handing over the car. I've learned my lesson the hard way—once I almost handed my car over to a shell company. It's best to choose an intermediary where you can sign the contract in person, clearly specifying the transfer date and who covers the handling fees on the spot. No matter how lively the chat on WeChat is, nothing beats the reliability of a written agreement.

[EverlyLynn]

As a busy office worker, I choose consignment selling for convenience. The duplicate copy of compulsory traffic insurance and the vehicle purchase tax payment certificate must be prepared, and the engine number and VIN should be photographed clearly. When authorizing, write a power of attorney specifying the validity period, preferably adding a clause stating 'no mortgage allowed.' On the day of handing over the car, it's advisable to record the entire process, especially noting the odometer reading and fuel gauge position. Last time I sold a car, the agent secretly drove it for 200 kilometers. The safest payment method is a bank escrow account, which unfreezes seven days after the transfer. Before signing the vehicle handover form, carefully check every blank space, such as the number of scratches and tire wear condition.