Is the original owner required to be present for vehicle transfer?

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The original owner does not need to be present for a vehicle transfer, but the following documents are required: The original owner of a used car needs to provide the registration certificate, vehicle license, and ID card, among other documents. The buyer needs to provide an ID card, and if they are from another city, a residence permit or temporary residence permit is required. First, a vehicle evaluation must be conducted for the transfer. The evaluation fee is generally 1%-2% of the assessed vehicle value, and other costs include fees for license plates and the vehicle license. The original owner's commercial insurance can be canceled (compulsory insurance cannot be canceled), or the insurance can be transferred to the buyer at the insurance company. Things to note when buying a used car: Incomplete documentation. Complete documentation for a used car includes: the vehicle registration certificate (or original purchase invoice), vehicle license, vehicle purchase tax payment certificate, road maintenance fee records, and compulsory insurance. Missing vehicle registration certificates, licenses, or unpaid compulsory insurance and road maintenance fees can cause endless trouble for the buyer. Therefore, if the seller cannot provide complete documentation, consumers should be especially cautious. Tampering with the odometer. Most consumers rely on the odometer to judge the condition of the car, and sellers often take advantage of this by tampering with the odometer. In fact, the odometer is not just an indicator of usage intensity but also a record of maintenance and part replacements for other vehicle components. If buyers follow maintenance schedules based on a tampered odometer, it can lead to a series of potential safety hazards. New paint covering damage. When purchasing a used car, if the car has been repainted and there are signs of repairs around the front, rear, or A, B, and C pillars, the car may have been involved in a major accident. Overhauling the engine to inflate the price. Many consumers focus too much on the car's engine and neglect the health of the body. Used car sellers take advantage of this by replacing engine parts to make the vehicle's heart appear younger and inflate the price.