How to Handle ETC After Changing Cars?
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ETC after changing cars is handled by: bringing the ETC device and ETC card, the car owner's ID card, and driver's license to the local ETC service center to apply for removal. Then, with the removal certificate issued by the ETC service center, go to the contracted bank to terminate the contract. The bank staff will cancel the ETC, and after successful cancellation, the new car will undergo an external inspection registration. The ETC non-stop toll collection system is currently the world's advanced road and bridge toll method. It uses microwave-dedicated short-range communication between the on-board electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield and the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at the toll station, combined with computer networking technology and bank background settlement processing, to achieve the purpose of vehicles passing through road and bridge toll stations without stopping to pay tolls.
I've been driving for decades, and the process of handling ETC when I recently got a new car was quite simple. The first step is to visit the bank or service point where you originally applied for ETC and inform them that you've changed your vehicle, requiring the cancellation of the old vehicle binding information. The bank staff will assist you with the procedure, which prevents residual data from the old car from causing confusion in highway toll collection. Then, carefully remove the ETC device from the windshield of your old car and install it in the same position on the new car. When installing it on the new car, choose an area that doesn't obstruct your view. After attaching it, you might need to return to the bank to reactivate the device functions. The whole process took me less than an hour, with most of the time spent driving to the service point. ETC is incredibly convenient; timely handling after getting a new car ensures smooth highway passage, saving you from queuing to pay tolls. I recommend you find time to get it done early, rather than waiting until you need it.
After getting a new car, I handled my ETC using just a mobile app—super convenient. First, download an ETC service app, log in to your account, and find the option to update vehicle information. Enter the new car's license plate and model, then submit the application. The system automatically processes the unbinding of the old vehicle, saving you a trip to the bank. Next, remove the device from the old car and install it in the proper position on the new car's windshield. The app will guide you to scan a QR code to reactivate the function. Don’t forget to unbind the old vehicle info to avoid incorrect or duplicate charges. Last time I changed cars, the entire process was done online in 30 minutes, and it took effect the next day. On the highway, everything still runs smoothly—ETC is truly a modern travel essential. Even after changing cars, it’s important to keep up with the new methods. Ensuring the device is securely and stably positioned is key.
