Can the ETC still be used after vehicle transfer?
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The ETC cannot continue to be used after vehicle transfer. Because the vehicle information has changed, the ETC associated with the vehicle will become invalid. The original owner needs to cancel the previous ETC information, and the new owner needs to apply for a new ETC with the following documents: the new owner's ID card and its copy, the vehicle license and the last vehicle inspection record on it, and a debit card. The documents that the original owner needs to provide for a used car transfer include: the registration certificate, vehicle license, and ID card. The buyer needs to provide an ID card, and if they are from another city, they need a residence permit or temporary residence permit. For vehicle transfer, the first step is to conduct a vehicle evaluation. The evaluation fee is generally 1%-2% of the evaluated vehicle price, and other fees include the license plate, vehicle license, etc. The original vehicle's commercial insurance can be canceled (compulsory insurance cannot be canceled), or the insurance can be transferred to the buyer at the insurance company. Precautions for buying used cars: Incomplete procedures. The complete procedures for a used car include: vehicle registration certificate (or original purchase invoice), vehicle license, vehicle purchase tax payment certificate, road maintenance fee procedures, and compulsory insurance. If the vehicle registration certificate or vehicle license is missing, or if there are arrears in compulsory insurance or road maintenance fees, it will bring endless trouble to the buyer. Therefore, when buying a car, if the seller cannot provide complete procedures, consumers should be especially vigilant. Tampering with the odometer. Most consumers like to judge the condition of the car based on the odometer, and sellers often take advantage of this psychology to tamper with the odometer. In fact, the odometer is not only an indicator of usage intensity but also a recorder of the maintenance and replacement of other vehicle parts. If the buyer follows the maintenance schedule based on a tampered odometer, it will bring a series of potential safety hazards. New paint covering external injuries. When consumers choose a used car, if the car has been repainted and there are repair marks around the front face, rear, and A, B, and C pillars, the car is very likely to have been involved in a major accident. Adjusting the heart to raise the price. Many consumers often pay too much attention to the heart of the car (engine) when buying a car and ignore the health of the car body. Used car sellers take advantage of this psychology by replacing engine parts to make the heart of the car appear younger, thereby raising the price.
I've driven several cars, and recently after transferring one to a friend, the ETC stopped working. I had to pay manually at toll stations, which was really inconvenient. Since my original ETC was linked to my bank account, the system couldn't recognize it after the ownership changed. I quickly went to the original processing point to cancel the old ETC, and then my friend went to the bank to apply for a new device with the transfer proof. The whole process took just half a day, but I recommend handling these details before the transfer to avoid last-minute issues. Also, many places now support online APP processing, making ETC updates much faster. Don't underestimate this—if not handled promptly, the toll system might make errors and overcharge. Also, driving safety should be noted.
