Is it necessary to change the license plate when changing cars?

[QuinnFitz]

Changing cars requires changing the license plate. The following is the relevant introduction about license plates: 1. Function of license plates: License plates are used for numbering and information registration of vehicles. Their main function is to identify the region to which the vehicle belongs through the license plate, and the owner of the vehicle as well as the registration information of the vehicle can also be traced based on the license plate. 2. Classification of license plate colors: Large civilian vehicles have yellow plates with black characters. Small civilian vehicles have blue plates with white characters. Embassy foreign vehicles have black plates with white characters and a red "Embassy" character mark. Consulate foreign vehicles have black plates with white characters and a red "Consulate" character mark. Other foreign vehicles have black plates with white characters. Test vehicles have blue plates with white characters, with the character "Test" before the numbers. Learner vehicles have blue plates with white characters, with the character "Learner" before the numbers. Temporary plates have white background with red characters, with the characters "Temporary" before the numbers. Coach vehicles have yellow plates with black characters, with the character "Learner" after the numbers. Replacement plates for vehicles have white plates with black characters.

[VonClaire]

I've changed cars several times, and each time I have to think about whether to change the license plate or not. To be honest, it's not always necessary. As long as the conditions are met, you can keep the original license plate, saving a lot of trouble. Last time I changed cars, the license plate had been used for over two years. I just went to the DMV to apply for retention, paid a fifty-dollar handling fee, and it was done. The old license plate was then used on the new car, which felt super convenient. If you want to get a new license plate, that's fine too—the cost of a new plate is around a hundred dollars, which isn't too expensive. But remember, the prerequisite for keeping your old plate is that it must have been used for at least one year and have no traffic violation records, otherwise the approval won't go through. Also, make sure to handle the car change promptly to avoid affecting insurance or registration. In short, keeping the same license plate can make life smoother and is worth considering.

[OAaron]

When I just bought a new car, my friends were all curious about whether the license plate would be changed. Actually, changing cars doesn't necessarily mean changing the license plate, especially if you have an emotional attachment to the old number. Like me, I kept my original license plate because I've been using it for a long time and got used to it. The key is that the license plate must have been used for more than a year, and then you just need to fill out a form at the traffic management office and pay a small fee of a few dozen yuan. New license plates aren't bad either, but keeping the old one saves trouble and effort, and it's easier to remember the plate number. Related to this, in terms of cost, new license plates might be slightly more expensive, around a hundred yuan, but the difference isn't significant. If it's a second-hand car taken over by a new owner, the license plate might have to be changed, so it's best to communicate this with the seller in advance. I recommend checking the local policies when changing cars and making a decision early.

[ReeseRose]

You don't have to change your license plate when changing cars. I've personally tried it - you can keep the original plate as long as it's been used for over a year. The cost is affordable, cheaper than getting new plates - for example, plate retention only costs fifty yuan. The benefits include simpler procedures that save time, and it's much easier to remember your plate number. I remember one retention process that was completed the same day. If you do opt for new plates, the hundred or so yuan fee isn't too high either. The key action is to handle it promptly after changing cars - don't wait until problems arise. Regarding insurance, plate changes have minimal impact - just update your information promptly. Overall, retaining your license plate is both reasonable and practical.