What Are the Consequences of Losing a Car Purchase Invoice?
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As long as the license plate has been registered and the vehicle registration certificate and driving license are complete, the loss of the car invoice is not a major issue. However, if the license plate has not been registered and the vehicle registration certificate and driving license have not been processed, it will be necessary to reissue the car invoice. Below is an extended explanation: 1. Introduction to the car purchase invoice: The vehicle purchase invoice is one of the valid documents proving the purchase of the vehicle at the time. For a new car, the original invoice is required, while for a used car, the previous transfer invoice is sufficient. 2. Solution for loss: The simplest method if the invoice is lost is for the owner to visit the used car market window to sign a commitment letter and take a photo for record-keeping. This will allow the transfer process to proceed smoothly, usually without any charge.
Last time I sold my car was when I truly realized how important the invoice is. The buyer insisted on the original invoice for the ownership transfer, so I had to go back to the 4S store to get a replacement, which took me three whole days. I never took it seriously before, but at critical moments, it can really hold you up. Things like license plate registration, tax refund applications, and insurance claims all require checking the original documents. Getting a replacement means filling out application forms and providing written explanations. Used car dealers are especially wary of vehicles with incomplete paperwork—they lowball the price hard without the invoice. Now I take photos of my invoices and store them in the cloud, while keeping the originals in a waterproof bag inside a hidden compartment in the glove box. You only learn after suffering the consequences.
