What does a 'dead file car' mean for new cars?

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Dead file car refers to a type of vehicle that cannot be transferred but can be driven normally. A dead file car is one that cannot undergo ownership transfer, and its license plate remains valid until the car is scrapped. It can also undergo regular vehicle inspections. These cars are typically smuggled vehicles purchased in the past, which were then registered with the approval of the vehicle management office leadership. All the paperwork is genuine, and the vehicle management office acknowledges it, but there is no record in the archives except for the leadership's approval for registration. Therefore, such cars can only be driven locally and cannot be transferred or re-registered elsewhere. Additional information: 1. There are many possible reasons for a dead file car, such as the inability to locate the original owner or debt disputes. Small-scale import procedures also fall under the category of dead file cars (small-scale imported cars cannot be transferred out of the city and can only undergo local ownership transfer). 2. It is best not to purchase a dead file car as it offers fewer protections.