Can the original license plate be retained when transferring vehicle ownership?

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The original owner can retain the original license plate when transferring ownership. After the vehicle ownership is transferred, the original license plate can be applied for retention within two years. The right to use the license plate will be retained for two years after the transfer, meaning that if the original license plate is not used within two years, the license plate number will be automatically canceled. After the vehicle is transferred, if you still want to keep the original license plate, you should quickly go to the relevant department to apply the license plate number to your newly purchased vehicle. This way, you can continue to use the original license plate; otherwise, it will be automatically invalidated. To apply for the use of the original motor vehicle license plate number, the following conditions must be met: The application must be submitted within six months after the transfer or cancellation registration; The motor vehicle owner must have owned the original vehicle for more than three years; All traffic safety violations and accidents involving the original vehicle must be resolved. The documents required for the original owner to transfer a used vehicle include: the registration certificate, vehicle license, and ID card. The buyer needs to provide an ID card, and if they are from another region, a residence permit or temporary residence certificate is required. Vehicle transfer first requires a vehicle evaluation. The evaluation fee is generally 1%-2% of the assessed vehicle value, and other fees include license plate and vehicle license costs. 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 when purchasing a used car: Incomplete documentation. Complete documentation for a used car includes: the vehicle registration certificate (or original purchase invoice), vehicle license, vehicle purchase tax payment certificate, road maintenance fee documentation, and compulsory insurance. If the vehicle registration certificate or vehicle license is missing, or if there are unpaid compulsory insurance or road maintenance fees, it can cause endless trouble for the buyer. Therefore, when purchasing a vehicle, if the seller cannot provide complete documentation, the buyer should be particularly cautious. Tampering with the odometer. Most consumers prefer to judge a vehicle's condition based on the odometer, and sellers often take advantage of this by tampering with the odometer. In reality, the odometer is not just an indicator of usage intensity but also a record of maintenance and replacement of other vehicle components. If buyers perform maintenance based on a tampered odometer reading, it can lead to a series of potential safety hazards. New paint covering external damage. When purchasing a used car, if the vehicle has been repainted and there are signs of repair around the front, rear, or A, B, and C pillars, the vehicle may have been involved in a major accident. Overhauling the engine to increase the price. Many consumers focus too much on the vehicle's engine and neglect the overall condition of the car body. Used car sellers take advantage of this by replacing engine components to make the engine appear younger, thereby inflating the price.