Is Vehicle Inspection Required for Vehicle Ownership Transfer?

[Eddie]

For motor vehicles that have exceeded their inspection validity period, an inspection is required when processing the transfer registration, and a motor vehicle safety technical inspection certificate must be obtained. For motor vehicles that have not exceeded their inspection validity period, no inspection is needed when processing the transfer registration. Article 19, Paragraph 1 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations" stipulates: "When applying for transfer registration, the current motor vehicle owner shall fill out an application form, submit the motor vehicle for inspection, and provide the following documents and certificates." This regulation clearly states that for motor vehicles undergoing transfer registration, i.e., transfer registration, the vehicle must be "submitted for inspection." Since the vehicle must be submitted for inspection, it naturally means driving the motor vehicle to the vehicle management office. Therefore, the vehicle to be transferred must indeed be driven there. According to Article 19, Paragraphs 2 and 3 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations," when processing transfer registration for motor vehicles, the vehicle management office must also "confirm the motor vehicle, verify the vehicle identification number imprint, review the submitted documents and certificates, and reclaim the license plates and vehicle registration certificate." This also requires an on-site inspection of the vehicle. Detailed process for vehicle ownership transfer: Issue a transaction: Pay the used car transaction tax. Private accounts are charged 1%, while corporate accounts are charged 4%. Vehicle external inspection: Drive the vehicle to the inspection area for external inspection, tracing the vehicle identification number, removing license plates, and taking photos. Obtain vehicle photos and attach them to the inspection record form, then proceed to the transfer hall for filing procedures. License plate selection: After obtaining a number from the dispenser, queue with relevant materials to pay the transfer fees. Transfer and relocation: Required materials include the motor vehicle registration, transfer, and cancellation form/transfer application form, inspection record form, original motor vehicle property registration certificate, original vehicle registration certificate, original owner's ID card, original license plate number, vehicle photos, and the transfer invoice from the trading market. Documents required from the original owner for used car transfer include: registration certificate, vehicle registration certificate, and ID card. The buyer needs to provide an ID card; if they are from another region, a residence permit or temporary residence permit is required. Vehicle transfer first requires a vehicle evaluation. The evaluation fee is generally 1%-2% of the evaluated vehicle price, while other fees include license plates, vehicle registration certificate, etc. The original vehicle's commercial insurance can be canceled (compulsory traffic insurance cannot be canceled), or the insurance can be transferred to the buyer at the insurance company. Precautions when purchasing a used car: Incomplete documentation. Complete documentation for a used car includes: vehicle registration certificate (or original purchase invoice), vehicle registration certificate, vehicle purchase tax payment certificate, road maintenance fee documentation, and compulsory traffic insurance, etc. If the vehicle registration certificate or vehicle registration certificate is missing, or if there are arrears in compulsory traffic insurance or road maintenance fees, it can bring endless trouble to the buyer. Therefore, when purchasing a car, if the seller cannot provide complete documentation, consumers should be particularly cautious. Tampering with the odometer. Most consumers like to judge the condition of a car based on the odometer, and sellers often take advantage of this by tampering with the odometer. In fact, the odometer is not just a record of usage intensity but also a recorder for the maintenance and replacement of other vehicle parts. If buyers perform maintenance based on the tampered odometer readings, it can lead to a series of potential safety hazards. New paint to cover "external injuries." When consumers purchase a used car, if the car has been repainted and there are signs of repair around the front, rear, and A, B, C pillars, the car may have been involved in a major traffic accident. "Tuning the heart" to raise the price. Many consumers focus too much on the car's "heart" (engine) when buying a car and neglect the health of the car body. Used car sellers take advantage of this psychology by replacing engine parts to make the vehicle's "heart" appear younger, thereby inflating the price.