How Long Should the Red Ribbon on a New Car Be Tied?
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New car's red ribbon should be tied for one to two days. Here are the precautions to take after purchasing a new car: 1. Do not drive without a license: You can buy a car without a driver's license, but you cannot drive it on the road after purchase. Driving without a license is illegal. 2. License plate instructions: When registering the car after purchase, the driver's license will not be checked. To register a new car, you will need an ID card, certificate of conformity, car purchase invoice, proof of purchase tax payment, and insurance policy. At the vehicle management office, staff will inspect the vehicle and take photos. After the car is registered, the owner will receive the vehicle registration certificate and the vehicle license. 3. The vehicle license must be carried with the car: When driving, you need to carry both the driver's license and the vehicle license. During the probationary period, you are not allowed to drive on highways.
When I picked up my new car, the 4S dealership tied a red ribbon on it. According to experienced elders, this tradition has its significance. The red ribbon is mainly for good luck and safety, with no strict rule on how long to keep it. I personally removed it after driving 1,000 kilometers, as I was extra cautious about road safety during the first month with a new car. If it's hung on the rearview mirror, it might fade and look old after more than a month, and the one on the wheel hub should be removed even sooner to avoid the risk of getting tangled in the brake disc. Hanging a red ribbon isn't as practical as regular maintenance. If you really want to attract good fortune, placing a safety talisman on the front windshield is more reliable.
Last time my neighbor bought a hybrid car and asked me how long to keep the red ribbons tied on the wheels. It depends: if it's just for good luck, you can remove them when washing the car; according to old customs, you should wait at least until the first maintenance or after 1,000 kilometers. The ribbons on the rearview mirror can block visibility, so it's best not to keep them for more than two weeks; those on the wheels are even more dangerous as wind and rain can cause them to get stuck in the brakes. By the way, nowadays young people prefer to use small static red stickers on the license plate, which are both safe and convenient.
