Is a Lottery Required to Buy a Used Car?
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In some regions, purchasing a used car requires participating in a license plate lottery. Below are relevant matters to consider when buying a used car: 1. Incomplete Vehicle Documentation: Complete documentation for a used car should include: the vehicle registration certificate (or original purchase invoice), the vehicle license, the vehicle purchase tax payment certificate, road maintenance fee records, and compulsory traffic insurance. 2. Unresolved Violation Records: Many used cars on the market have unresolved traffic violation records. If you purchase such a car, you will be responsible for the previous owner's traffic violations. 3. Vehicle Condition: When selecting a used car, if the car has been repainted and there are signs of repair around the front face, rear, and A, B, C pillars, it is highly likely that the car has been involved in a major traffic accident.
Actually, this depends on the region. In cities like Beijing and Shanghai where license plates are allocated by lottery, if you don't have a license plate quota under your name, you'll need to participate in the lottery or auction to obtain a quota before purchasing a used gasoline car. Only with the quota can you proceed with the transfer at the vehicle management office. However, if you already have a Beijing or Shanghai license plate, you can directly buy a used gasoline car and transfer it under your name without going through the lottery process again. The situation is different for new energy vehicle (NEV) license plates. For example, in Tianjin, you can directly transfer a used NEV and use the original license plate without waiting for a quota. Before taking any action, it's best to check the local traffic management bureau's documents or consult someone knowledgeable about the process.
