What does a 'Beihu Car' mean?
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A 'Beihu Car' refers to a vehicle that continues to be driven under the original owner's name. Below is an introduction to 'Beihu Cars': 1. Definition: A 'Beihu Car' is a vehicle that cannot be transferred to a new owner. It is a completely normal car with all possible documentation in order, including valid annual inspections and insurance, but the ownership cannot be transferred. 2. Reasons: The license plate's registered location is too far away, making the transfer process too costly; the car may have been used as collateral for debt multiple times, and the exact number of debt cycles is unknown; the original owner has passed away, and the vehicle has not been deregistered; in areas with purchase restrictions, the license plate and car are transferred together; imported vehicles cannot be registered locally due to migration restrictions; some scammers may also sell commercial vehicles converted to non-commercial use as 'Beihu Cars' at low prices. 3. Caution: If the current owner commits a hit-and-run, the traffic police will not investigate the current owner's responsibility but will attribute it to the original owner; the original owner will be liable for medical expenses, nursing costs, and other compensations; in severe cases, legal responsibility may also be incurred.
When I first entered the automotive world, I was also curious about this term. A 'backup car' is essentially a large truck specifically designed to transport other vehicles. For example, if you buy a used car that needs to be moved from one city to another, this type of truck carries the smaller car in its cargo bed and tows it along. I once saw one on the highway—these trucks usually have a platform that can be raised or lowered and can carry several sedans at once. The design is quite meticulous; the chassis must be stable to prevent accidents from swaying. However, users need to be cautious: drivers must have a special license, and the securing hooks and locks must be checked before hitting the road to avoid the risk of rollovers. Occasionally, these trucks can malfunction, with the braking system being prone to wear and requiring regular maintenance. As a practical tool, it saves car owners the hassle of long-distance driving, but the rental cost isn’t cheap—usually several hundred dollars a day. I’d advise beginners not to operate it themselves and to hire a professional company for safety. Overall, these trucks are quite common in urban logistics, especially in car dealerships or recycling yards where they’re used daily.
