Why is there no car purchase contract?
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A car purchase contract is merely an agreement of sale. The contract signed during the car purchase mainly stipulates the model, color, configuration, price, etc., of the vehicle being purchased. Once the buyer takes delivery of the car, this contract generally loses its value. Therefore, some 4S stores, to save effort, simply do not issue the contract or retrieve it after the transaction is completed. More information about car purchase contracts is as follows: 1. Introduction: A car purchase contract is a formal sales contract signed between the buyer and the dealer, serving as a basis to protect the rights and interests of both the dealer and the consumer. 2. Signing: When trading used vehicles, it is mandatory to sign a car purchase contract supervised by the industrial and commercial authorities, also known as the sales contract, in duplicate, with each party holding one copy.
As someone who frequently helps friends with car purchase disputes, I must say it's quite common not to receive the purchase contract. Just the other day, my neighbor Xiao Zhang faced this issue—he paid in full and was eager to drive off, but the salesperson said the contract needed to be stamped by finance. It's been almost a month, and he still hasn't received it. The root cause lies in the disconnect within the 4S store's internal processes—sales staff lose interest once they get their commission, and finance assumes archiving the contract is enough, with no one proactively reaching out to the customer. Plus, many buyers are too excited during pickup to remember to follow up on the contract. My advice is to clearly state before payment that you want to take the contract on the spot, ideally watching them stamp and sign it. After all, the contract is crucial for warranty responsibilities and three-guarantee rights. If issues arise later, lacking written proof means you'll have no recourse.
