Does Losing the Vehicle Conformity Certificate Have Any Impact?
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Vehicle Conformity Certificate is mainly used to prove that the parameters of the purchased vehicle match the actual vehicle. It is required when paying the purchase tax. It has no impact on later warranty services and used car transactions. Below are the detailed explanations: 1. Vehicle Conformity Certificate: This is a certification document that verifies the conformity of the vehicle according to Announcement No. 1 of 2008 by the National Certification and Accreditation Administration Committee regarding the revision of the "Compulsory Certification Implementation Rules for Motor Vehicle Category (Automobile Products)." 2. Usage: During the initial certification, the enterprise must submit all samples of the Vehicle Conformity Certificate to the certification authority for approval before use. For each certification change, the enterprise must formally declare the scope of the Vehicle Conformity Certificate involved in this certification change and the start time of the new certificate, and submit the adjusted samples of the Vehicle Conformity Certificate to the certification authority for approval before use.
Losing the vehicle conformity certificate can indeed cause some trouble, especially when you need to sell or transfer the car. I went through this recently—the buyer insisted on seeing this document to confirm the car's factory condition, as they were worried about unauthorized modifications. I ended up visiting the DMV to get a replacement, which took a few days and a small fee for paperwork, but it went smoothly. Daily driving isn’t affected, but in the long run, this certificate is a core proof document. To avoid such headaches, I recommend taking photos or scanning it as a backup when you get a new car and storing it securely on electronic devices. Sometimes, original documents are also required for insurance claims to verify the vehicle's original configuration, so keeping it safe is important. While it can be replaced, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
