How many decals should be affixed to a new car?

[BennettMarie]

Three decals should be affixed to a new car, including the compulsory traffic insurance decal, annual inspection decal, and annual road and bridge toll pass decal. The auto insurance decal is an oval-shaped built-in decal issued by the insurance company to the policyholder, certifying that the motor vehicle has compulsory traffic accident liability insurance. It contains the following information: 1. Policy number; 2. License plate number; 3. Insurance period; 4. Name of the underwriting company; 5. Service hotline. The steps for affixing the insurance decal are: 1. Clean the front windshield thoroughly; 2. Prepare a static cling sticker and place it on the upper right corner of the front windshield; 3. Affix the insurance decal onto the static cling sticker in the upper right corner of the front windshield, then smooth out any air bubbles in the middle.

[OliveDella]

I just picked up a new car, and two pieces of paper—temporary license plates—were stuck on the front windshield. The 4S store guy specifically told me to stick the front one in the lower right corner without blocking the view, and the rear one in the lower left corner to make it easier for traffic police to capture violations. Nowadays, environmental labels and annual inspection labels are all digitalized, so just keep an electronic insurance policy in your phone's 12123 app. Don’t be reckless and tear the temporary plates when reversing. Last time, my neighbor scratched his within 15 days and got fined heavily by the traffic police. When the official metal plates arrive, these two pieces of paper can retire honorably.

[KeiraLee]

Last week, while accompanying a friend to pick up their new car, I noticed that nowadays, a temporary license plate must be affixed to the front windshield, and another one to the rear windshield. The salesperson explained that these two pieces of paper serve as the car's ID before the official plates are issued, and their placement is quite particular: the front plate must not exceed the lower third of the windshield, and the rear plate should avoid the wiper range. Other items like insurance stickers are no longer required, as the Ministry of Public Security rolled out electronic labels nationwide last year, and in Shenzhen, even the environmental protection stickers have been eliminated. However, when traveling to other regions, it's important to note that some small-town traffic police might still require paper insurance documents, so it's best to keep a set of copies in the trunk.

[GemmaRose]

The new car only comes with two paper signs: temporary license plates with blue background and black characters are affixed to the front and rear windshields. The front plate is placed at the lower right corner of the passenger-side windshield, and the rear plate at the lower left corner. Make sure not to cover the QR code with tape. Nowadays, the windshields are exceptionally clean. In the past, you had to stick the annual inspection label, environmental label, and insurance label—three patches covering the windshield. Since the vehicle inspection reform, you only need to store the electronic label in the 12123 APP. However, temporary plates are valid for a maximum of 30 days. It is recommended to schedule an appointment with the DMV for permanent plates within two weeks of picking up the car. Remember to bring the original purchase invoice and ID card.

[StViolet]

According to online guides, I brought scissors and anti-static stickers when picking up the car, but only ended up using the first two. Temporary license plates require two stickers: one on the lower corner of the front windshield opposite the driver's seat, and another on the lower left corner of the rear windshield. Incorrect placement can result in a 200-yuan fine. The salesperson mentioned that the environmental label has now been merged with the vehicle inspection label, both being digitized. In places like Shanghai and Jiangsu, electronic insurance policies can even be used across provinces. When applying the stickers, make sure your hands aren't wet, as the ink will smudge if it gets wet. The funniest part was my colleague who forgot to remove the protective film after applying the temporary plate—it faded completely after just three days of driving under the sun.

[StAdriana]

Last week, I finally understood the process when helping my cousin pick up his new car. You need to attach one temporary license plate at the lower right corner of the front windshield and another at the lower left corner of the rear windshield. Don't underestimate these two pieces of paper - if they're not properly aligned, you could lose all 12 points on your license instantly. The shop technician used a magnetic plate holder to install them for me, saying it's easier to replace than glue-on versions. Now the windshields look clean and tidy. Since the 2023 regulations abolished the paper label for compulsory traffic insurance, only the temporary plates require physical attachment. But remember, don't change your car's color during the temporary plate period, or you'll face issues during the official license plate inspection.