What is the purpose of a vehicle certificate of conformity?
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Here is an introduction to the vehicle certificate of conformity: 1. The vehicle certificate of conformity is required for car registration, license plate application, road use, insurance, transfer, and deregistration. The certificate is another important document for a car and is essential for vehicle registration. Only cars with a certificate of conformity meet the national requirements for motor vehicle equipment quality and related standards. Without a certificate or if the certificate cannot be obtained in time, the vehicle is considered an unregistered vehicle and is not allowed to be driven on the road. 2. The certificate is generally issued by the manufacturer to the dealer. If the dealer has too much inventory and cannot turn over funds, they may mortgage the vehicle certificate of conformity to the bank, and then the dealer uses the mortgage funds for working capital or to purchase vehicles. Therefore, the certificate of conformity is equivalent to the dealer's financing tool. If the owner does not receive the certificate at the same time when picking up the car, the certificate may have already been mortgaged to the bank. 3. The "Consumer Rights Protection Law" clearly stipulates that operators must provide consumers with product certificates of conformity and invoices. Delaying or refusing to deliver the product certificate of conformity by car sellers constitutes a serious breach of contract, and buyers can request the seller to terminate the sales contract and compensate for corresponding losses.
The vehicle certificate is like the car's birth certificate, and I only realized its importance after purchasing the car. Without this piece of paper, the car simply cannot be registered. The DMV checks it to ensure the vehicle meets safety and emission standards, such as the national China 6 environmental requirements. When applying for insurance, insurers also need the certificate to determine pricing and coverage. In case of an accident, it serves as proof that the car was originally compliant. In daily use, the certificate helps protect rights—if there are quality issues with the vehicle, I can take it to the 4S shop or manufacturer for claims. I’ve also learned that under new policies, the certificate involves new energy vehicle certification. With more people buying electric cars now, keeping it safe is crucial—don’t lose it, as reissuing can be time-consuming and troublesome.
