Is there an invoice for a new car?
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There is an invoice, and you should request it from the seller when purchasing. Invoice Introduction: The car purchase invoice, also known as the motor vehicle sales invoice, consists of a total of 6 copies, and it is a computer-generated six-part invoice. Function of each copy of the computer invoice: The 1st copy is the invoice copy, serving as the payment voucher for the purchasing unit, printed in brown; the 2nd copy is the deduction copy, acting as the tax deduction voucher for the purchasing unit, printed in green; the 3rd copy is the tax payment copy, retained by the vehicle purchase tax collection unit, printed in purple; the 4th copy is the registration copy, kept by the vehicle registration unit, printed in blue; the 5th copy is the accounting copy, serving as the accounting voucher for the selling unit, printed in red; the 6th copy is the stub copy, retained by the selling unit, printed in black. Invoice Specifications: The specifications of the motor vehicle sales invoice are 241mm×177mm. When the purchasing unit is not a general VAT taxpayer, the 2nd copy (deduction copy) is retained by the selling unit.
Of course, you get an invoice when buying a new car. I just experienced this firsthand when I purchased my new car recently. Right after payment, the dealer issued an official sales invoice, which clearly states the car model, price, purchase date, and seller information—all of which are indispensable for subsequent procedures. For example, when registering the car at the DMV, the staff must verify the invoice to confirm the vehicle's legal origin; otherwise, you can't even get the license plate. Also, when buying car insurance, insurers refer to the invoice price to determine premiums and claim amounts—without it, you can't file a claim in case of an accident. I recommend keeping a copy of the invoice in the car or stored safely right after taking delivery. Losing it would be a huge hassle—you'd have to go back to the dealership for a reissue, wasting time and delaying other processes. Plus, the invoice significantly impacts valuation during resale, so don’t underestimate this piece of paper.
