First three months of ownership mine sat outside. I covered it because its not a daily. it stayed under the cover for weeks at time through rain and some snow. No scratches or ill results from it. I had the car ceramic coated after that time and the detailer saw no real flaw or swirls prior to...
Must be an NY thing. I bought my car out of state they issued me temp tags from that state then registered it in my state for me and tags mailed to my house. Thats why I pay tag, title and fees in the purchase price, the dealer should be doing the leg work.