Cheap cars do tend to deceive consumers, so be careful when purchasing. There are many online quotations, and they must be a mixed bag. Some ultra-low prices are not quoted by regular 4S stores in Beijing, but only provide car purchase-related services. In essence, they are "intermediaries" or even false propaganda, specifically to defraud foreign consumers through low prices. When it comes to buying cars in Beijing, we can also see from news reports many cases of local second-level car agents in Beijing defrauding consumers to buy cars in Beijing.
It is indeed much cheaper to buy a car in Beijing, but not all cheap cars are scams. As a municipality directly under the Central Government, Beijing has many dealers, which means there is great pressure from competition. As shown in the picture, there are 39 FAW-Volkswagen dealers in Beijing, while Shanghai and Guangzhou only have 17 and 9 dealers respectively. And the automobile industry pays attention to regional marketing, which means that the domestic market is divided into multiple regions, such as South China, Southwest, North China, etc. Each region manages its own dealers, and prices can be adjusted according to their own sales.
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Things to note when buying a car in a different place:
1. Cost issue: If you go to another city to buy a car, it doesn’t matter whether it is close or far away. , the cost of time and money cannot be ignored, as well as catering fees, tolls, accommodation fees, etc.
2. Registration issue: This should be the most concerning issue when buying a car in another place. Check whether the vehicle management office in the place where the registration is issued allows you to buy a car in another place, pay tax and license when you come back; confirm that you have obtained the formal invoice and vehicle when picking up the car. Certificate, otherwise the license cannot be issued.
3. The problem of temporary license plates: If you drive out of Beijing after picking up the car, you must apply for a temporary license plate at the Beijing Vehicle Administration Office. Otherwise, you will be fined and deducted 12 points if you drive without a temporary license plate. It is recommended that you buy commercial insurance for your car before leaving Beijing, such as car damage insurance, third party insurance, etc.