What does it mean when a new car doesn't have a certificate of conformity?
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If a new car doesn't have a certificate of conformity, it's highly likely that the vehicle is an illegal or unverified car. There are several major risks associated with not having a certificate of conformity: 1. Unable to register the vehicle: Without the certificate, you won't be able to register the car in time. Driving an unregistered vehicle on the road can cause a lot of trouble, and your beloved car might end up as nothing more than an expensive ornament at home—an unregistered black-market vehicle that you dare not drive. 2. No insurance claims: The certificate of conformity is an essential document that comes with the vehicle, and manufacturers would never withhold it. If the 4S shop delays redeeming the document indefinitely, the owner may not receive the certificate after taking delivery of the car, making vehicle registration impossible. This leaves no guarantee for registration, driving, insurance, or accident compensation, posing a significant consumer risk. It's important to note that in such cases, the vehicle is not covered by insurance, and theft insurance without a license plate is invalid. 3. Major driving hazards: An overly discounted price might indicate that the dealer has financial issues. Taking the risk to purchase such a car comes with numerous dangers. If an accident occurs with an expired temporary license plate, the police may rule that driving without a license plate for an extended period constitutes illegal road use, making the driver fully liable for the accident. 4. Bank repossession of mortgaged vehicles: Some 4S shops have large inventories of unsold cars, tying up their capital. To sell cars, they might resort to robbing Peter to pay Paul—using new customers' money to retrieve the certificates of conformity for previous customers, creating a vicious cycle. In the worst-case scenario, the 4S shop may go bankrupt, and the bank will repossess the vehicles mortgaged for loans.
