Must the Original Owner Be Present for Vehicle Transfer?
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Vehicle transfer can proceed without the original owner's presence, but the following documents are required: The original owner needs to provide the vehicle registration certificate, driving license, and ID card. The buyer needs to provide an ID card, and if they are from another region, a residence permit or temporary residence certificate is also required. The original owner's commercial insurance can be canceled (compulsory insurance cannot be canceled), or it can be transferred to the buyer at the insurance company. Points to note when purchasing a used car: Incomplete documentation. Complete documentation for a used car includes: the vehicle registration certificate (or original purchase invoice), driving license, vehicle purchase tax payment certificate, road maintenance fee records, and compulsory insurance. Missing documents like the vehicle registration certificate or driving license, or unpaid compulsory insurance or road maintenance fees, can cause endless trouble for the buyer. Therefore, if the seller cannot provide complete documentation, buyers should be especially cautious. Odometer tampering. Many buyers rely on the odometer to judge a car's condition, and sellers often take advantage of this by tampering with the odometer. The odometer is not just an indicator of usage intensity but also a record for the maintenance and replacement of other vehicle components. If buyers follow the maintenance schedule based on a tampered odometer, it can lead to a series of potential safety hazards. New paint covering damage. When buying a used car, if the car 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. Engine tuning to raise the price. Many buyers focus too much on the car's engine and neglect the overall condition of the body. Used car sellers exploit this by replacing engine components to make the engine appear younger, thereby inflating the price.
