How Long Should the Interval Be Between Two Used Car Ownership Transfers?
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The interval between two used car ownership transfers should be approximately 5 days, and generally, the transfer can only proceed after obtaining the official license plate. Below are four types of vehicles that cannot be transferred: 1. Inconsistent Vehicle Identification Code and Hood Code: These vehicles are usually of unknown origin, often smuggled or modified cars. Even if purchased, they cannot be registered or transferred. 2. Failure to Meet Environmental Inspection Standards: Starting from 2018, the National V emission standard will be implemented nationwide. Vehicles meeting National III or IV standards cannot be registered even if purchased. With increasingly stringent environmental standards, the National VI standard follows closely. It is advisable to purchase vehicles meeting National V standards or above. 3. Vehicles Without a Certificate of Compliance: The Certificate of Compliance is another important document for a vehicle and is essential for registration. Without it, the vehicle cannot be registered or transferred. Some 4S dealerships often mortgage the Certificate of Compliance to banks for loans, so it is crucial to confirm whether the certificate accompanies the vehicle at the time of purchase. 4. Non-compliant Chassis Number: Every vehicle has a unique chassis number, similar to a person's ID card. Many stolen or cloned vehicles have modified chassis numbers when forging license plates.
I've been through the process of buying and selling used cars several times, and there's really no strict rule on the interval between transfers. As long as you have all the documents ready, you can complete the transfer the very next day after finishing the procedures. But honestly, frequent changes of ownership can affect the car's value—buyers get suspicious when they see the records. I remember last time I helped a friend flip an old Accord, and it changed hands three times within two months. In the end, it sold for nearly 10,000 yuan below market price. The key is whether the paperwork is done properly—are all traffic violations cleared? Is the annual inspection up to date? If the vehicle management office is efficient, the transfer can be completed in a single day, but only if all the files are in order. Policies also vary between cities. For example, in places like Beijing and Shanghai, you have to consider quota restrictions, and it's even more complicated in purchase-restricted zones. If you're in a hurry to transfer ownership consecutively, it's best to call the local vehicle management office in advance to check the process.
