What does 'Beihu' mean?

[SanErin]

'Beihu' in the context of used cars refers to vehicles that cannot be transferred to a new owner. A 'Beihu' car is completely normal in all other aspects—it may have all the necessary documentation, valid annual inspections, and insurance—but the ownership cannot be transferred. Reasons why vehicle ownership is not transferred after a transaction: The license plate's registered location is too far away, making the transfer process too costly; the vehicle is used as debt collateral, possibly having been passed through multiple debt cycles; the original owner has passed away without the vehicle being deregistered; in areas with purchase restrictions, the license plate and vehicle are sold together; imported vehicles cannot be registered locally due to migration restrictions; some scammers may also sell commercial vehicles converted to private use as 'Beihu' cars at low prices. Impact of 'Beihu': The 'Beihu' holder has the right to sell or report the vehicle as lost, which could turn the car into an unregistered 'black' vehicle that traffic police can legally impound. In the event of a traffic accident, the perpetrator is primarily held responsible. If the perpetrator flees, the vehicle owner must compensate first, so being a 'Beihu' also carries significant risks.