What are the impacts on the original owner if a car is not transferred?
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It can cause many negative impacts. Here are the details: Traffic violation penalties: If the new owner does not handle traffic violations committed by the vehicle, it will affect the original owner. If the vehicle reaches the scrapping standard and the buyer does not complete the scrapping procedures, or if the buyer fails to conduct annual inspections for many years, the seller may face complications when handling other vehicle management services. These troubles could be far more significant than those caused by the transfer process. Liability for compensation: There is also the risk of bearing liability for traffic accident compensation. Since the original owner remains the legal owner, if the buyer is involved in an accident, although the law stipulates that the relevant parties are responsible, the original owner may still face administrative liabilities due to the failure to transfer ownership when compensation is required.
As an old-timer who's been driving for decades, I think not transferring the car ownership has a huge impact on the original owner. If the car is sold without transferring the title, and the new owner gets into an accident or hits someone, the police and insurance company will still come after you—you might be held liable for compensation. Even more annoying, traffic violation fines will be sent to you, and over time, they can really hurt your wallet. I know of cases where owners got dragged into legal disputes, even affecting their credit records, making it hard to buy new insurance later. In the long run, if the car isn’t transferred, annual inspections and other responsibilities still fall on you—trying to save trouble ends up causing more. For safety’s sake, transfer the title immediately after selling the car—don’t drag it out and risk bigger problems.
I'm a car enthusiast and take this matter very seriously. Not transferring the vehicle ownership will first mess up your insurance policy—if the car gets into an accident, the claim might fall back on the original owner, affecting their premiums. Secondly, if the new owner uses the car for illegal activities, like drug trafficking or black-market deals, you as the registered owner can't avoid being investigated and getting a stain on your record. I remember a friend whose car was modified and involved in an accident before the ownership transfer was completed—he spent six months clearing his name. Also, the annual inspection notices will still be sent to you, forcing you to explain and forward them, which is just unnecessary hassle. From the perspective of caring for your car, I recommend completing the ownership transfer immediately after each transaction for peace of mind and to avoid trouble.
