How to Calculate the Transfer Fee for Used Cars?
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The calculation method for the transfer fee of used cars is as follows: 1. Cost for obtaining the 'Motor Vehicle Property Registration Certificate': Before transferring a car, you need to obtain the 'Motor Vehicle Property Registration Certificate,' with related costs including a rubbing fee and a processing fee totaling 58 yuan. 2. Transfer handling fee: The handling fee for car transfer is based on the appraised value, charged at a rate of 2.5%. For example, if a used car is sold for 110,000 yuan and the appraised value is 100,000 yuan, the transfer handling fee will be calculated based on the appraised value of 100,000 yuan, resulting in 100,000 yuan × 2.5% = 2,500 yuan. 3. Vehicle photography fee: Vehicle photography is mainly used for changing the driving license, costing 20 yuan for 2 photos. 4. Storage fee: When buying a car in a trading market, a storage fee of 150 yuan is usually required, applicable to both new and used cars.
I just helped a friend complete the vehicle transfer process. It looks simple, but the actual costs vary wildly across regions! It mainly breaks down into three parts: a 0.5% transaction tax based on the assessed vehicle value—I paid 250 RMB for my old car valued at 50,000; license plate fees are around 100 RMB nationwide; the most outrageous is the agent fee, with scalpers outside the DMV charging 800 RMB upfront. In reality, doing it yourself only takes half a day, and photocopying documents + filling forms is basically free. If you're in a city with migration restrictions, add another 300-500 RMB for emissions testing. As long as the total doesn’t exceed 1,000 RMB, you’re not being scammed.
