Is it safe to take delivery of a car without the certificate of conformity?
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It is possible to take delivery of a car without the certificate of conformity. Here are the precautions when taking delivery: Check all vehicle documents: including the purchase invoice, certificate of conformity, vehicle conformity certificate, motor vehicle registration certificate, warranty certificate, vehicle user manual, and new vehicle delivery confirmation form. If the 4S store is responsible for licensing and insurance, you will also need to obtain the original insurance policy, insurance invoice, compulsory traffic insurance invoice, vehicle and vessel tax invoice, purchase tax invoice, tax payment certificate, and compulsory traffic insurance label from the salesperson. Check the vehicle: Externally, check the paint, production date of the window glass, tires, trunk, and engine; internally, focus on checking car functions, such as lights, windows, rearview mirrors, dashboard, air conditioning, etc.
It's not uncommon for me to encounter situations where the vehicle certificate doesn't come with the car, especially for first-time buyers who often overlook this. The vehicle certificate is the 'ID card' of a car's quality, without which you can't even get license plates, let alone drive legally. I strongly advise against rushing to pick up the car, otherwise you'll just end up with a vehicle sitting at home causing frustration. Dealers often delay delivering the certificate due to reasons like loan collateral, but as a consumer, you must insist on receiving it the same day. Make sure this is clearly stated in the contract and take photos as evidence. If they make excuses, contact the consumer association to file a complaint. Don't let impulse lead to future troubles—delayed trips are bad enough, but you could also end up in refund disputes.
