Is Vehicle Transfer Between Spouses Considered a Used Car?
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Transferring a car from the husband's name to the wife legally classifies the vehicle as a used car. Transferring a vehicle between spouses is referred to as a "name change," which only alters the name of the vehicle owner and has no impact on the vehicle's insurance or value. Vehicle transfer between spouses requires changing the license plate. This process is the same as transferring a vehicle between ordinary individuals and requires providing the registration certificate, vehicle license, both parties' ID cards, and driving the vehicle to the motor vehicle registration service station. Vehicle transfer between spouses without changing the license plate is a special transfer scenario applicable only to married couples. Both parties need to bring their marriage certificate, ID cards, registration certificate, and vehicle license to the vehicle management office to complete the change procedures. If the license plate number is not changed, you only need to fill out an application to change the owner and take a photo of your vehicle (taken at the vehicle management office). You need to provide both spouses' ID cards and marriage certificate, with a copy kept on file. Vehicle transfer for divorced couples. After divorce, the marital relationship no longer exists, so the vehicle transfer process and required documents are the same as for ordinary individuals. In this case, changing the license plate is mandatory, and the divorce certificate is not required. Only the vehicle documents and both parties' ID cards are needed to complete the change at the vehicle management office. To transfer a vehicle to your wife, you need to bring the following materials to the vehicle management office to complete the relevant procedures. "Motor Vehicle Change Registration/Record Application Form," identification documents of the vehicle owner before and after the change (both spouses) (local residents submit their ID cards, while non-local residents must also submit residence or temporary residence permits issued by the public security authority), original motor vehicle registration certificate, vehicle license, and documents proving the marital relationship, such as the "Household Register" or marriage certificate. Documents required for used car transfer from the original owner include: registration certificate, vehicle license, and ID card. The buyer needs to provide an ID card, and if they are non-local, 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, with other costs including license plate and vehicle license fees. The original commercial insurance of the vehicle can be canceled (compulsory traffic insurance cannot be canceled), or the insurance can be transferred to the buyer at the insurance company. Precautions when buying a used car: Incomplete documentation. Complete used car documentation includes: vehicle registration certificate (or original purchase invoice), vehicle license, vehicle purchase tax payment certificate, road maintenance fee records, and compulsory traffic insurance. Missing vehicle registration certificates or licenses, or unpaid compulsory traffic insurance or road maintenance fees, can cause endless trouble for the buyer. Therefore, if the seller cannot provide complete documentation, buyers should be particularly cautious. Tampering with the odometer. Most consumers judge a vehicle's condition based on the odometer, and sellers often take advantage of this by tampering with it. The odometer is not just a record of usage intensity but also an indicator of when other vehicle components were repaired or replaced. If buyers perform maintenance based on a tampered odometer, it can lead to a series of potential safety hazards. New paint covering "injuries." When buying a used car, if the vehicle has been repainted and there are signs of repair around the front, rear, or A, B, and C pillars, the car may have been involved in a major accident. "Tuning the heart" to raise the price. Many buyers focus too much on the car's "heart" (engine) and neglect the health of the car body. Used car sellers exploit this by replacing engine components to make the "heart" appear younger, thereby inflating the price.
