Can a new car with minor exterior damage be licensed?

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StClayton
08/29/25 7:25am
Can a new car with minor exterior damage be licensed? A car is only prohibited from being licensed if the damage exceeds what affects normal driving. Vehicle certification is required for licensing: When registering a car at the DMV, the vehicle's certification must be submitted to the DMV staff for archiving. Purchase invoice is required for licensing: Whether buying from a 4S store or an auto trader, the owner will receive a purchase invoice after the purchase, which must be kept safe. Without this invoice, the car cannot be licensed. The purchase invoice must be submitted to the DMV staff during the licensing process, and this invoice also needs to be archived.
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LaFelicity
09/11/25 4:57am
Minor cosmetic damages like small scratches or dents on a new car's exterior usually don't prevent registration. When I bought my car, I accidentally scraped the door edge shortly after pickup, leaving a shallow mark that worried me. At the DMV, inspectors primarily checked critical safety components like the engine, brakes, and lighting systems, paying little attention to such minor flaws. They emphasized that as long as overall safety and the vehicle identification number aren't compromised, small exterior issues are generally acceptable. The registration process also involves inspections of the chassis and emissions - pass these and you'll get plates. I recommend washing the car beforehand to present a cleaner appearance and avoid unnecessary scrutiny. While significant damage affecting lights or bumpers may require repair first, don't stress too much about minor blemishes.
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