What are the precautions and transfer procedures for buying a used car?

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KaydenAnn
09/07/25 6:44am
Here are the precautions and transfer procedures for buying a used car: Precautions: When purchasing a used car, it is necessary to ensure the legality of the vehicle's documents. You should check the vehicle's documents, registration certificate, and driving license on the spot, and then compare the chassis number and engine number. Pay attention to carefully inspecting the car's engine, body, and interior for any abnormalities. Transfer procedures: Vehicle registration certificate (or original purchase invoice), driving license, vehicle purchase tax payment certificate (some vehicles may be exempt from additional taxes, but once transferred, this significant cost will be reimbursed), road maintenance fee procedures, and compulsory insurance, etc.
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DelFernando
09/19/25 5:52am
I'm familiar with buying used cars! Before checking the car, you must verify the three essential documents: the number of transfers on the vehicle registration certificate should not exceed three, the vehicle license must match the actual car, and the insurance records should be continuous without gaps. Crouch down and feel the inner walls of the tires for any bulges, start the engine and listen for any tractor-like rattling sounds. Pay special attention to the base of the seat belts for any water stains, and tap the spare tire compartment in the trunk to see if the sound is crisp. When transferring ownership, bring the original IDs of both the buyer and seller, and after issuing the transaction receipt, go to the DMV for stamping and vehicle inspection. Last time I accompanied a friend for the transfer, we realized the original owner's driver's license had expired after getting our number, wasting two hours of waiting.
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