How to Contact the Car Owner Without a Phone Number Left?
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First, check if the owner has left a contact number for moving the car inside the vehicle. Some owners might have urgent matters and generally, considerate drivers would leave their mobile numbers. Call the assistance hotline. Previously, moving a car involved calling 110, but now 114 is responsible for all aspects of car relocation. You can handle the situation by reporting to the police. The authorities will communicate with the car owner immediately. If the owner remains unreasonable, a tow truck will be directly arranged to resolve the issue.
Last time I encountered this situation, I was really anxious. First, I walked around the car twice, specifically checking the corners of the windows for any parking contact card, but found nothing. Then I ran to the residential security booth, and luckily the guard recognized the car owner as a long-term resident, so he helped make a call to notify them. If there's no security available, I would call 122 to contact traffic police for assistance in checking the license plate—their system can directly reach out to the owner for moving the car. However, I've heard that the Traffic Management 12123 App now has a one-click 'move car' feature where entering the license plate number automatically notifies the owner, which is quite convenient. Sometimes, the owner might just be shopping at a nearby store, and explaining the situation to the shopkeeper could help broadcast a message. The best solution is still to keep a parking contact card in the car for convenience—it makes things easier for everyone.
I usually check around the windshield first for temporary parking cards, as many drivers tend to clip them there. If there isn't one, try Alipay's car relocation service—just upload a photo of the license plate, and the platform will notify the owner. WeChat Mini Programs also offer similar features; just search for 'relocation code.' The 114 hotline is another option, but the owner must have activated this service. Last time I encountered this situation at a mall, I went straight to the service desk and had them make an announcement to locate the owner. If you really can't get in touch, you can leave a note with the time, location, and reason clearly written, tucked under the windshield wiper—the owner will see it when they return. Nowadays, many cities also allow reporting illegal parking issues through citizen hotlines, and the staff handle them quite quickly.
