What does 'Da Ben Che' mean and is it worth buying?
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Buying a car with 'Da Ben' refers to purchasing a vehicle with the 'Vehicle Registration Certificate' and paying the full amount in one lump sum. Here is relevant information about 'Da Ben Che': 1. Introduction to 'Da Ben': 'Full payment' means the original owner bought the vehicle either with a one-time full payment or through installments but has already completed the payments. It can also be understood that the car fully belongs to the owner and there are no outstanding bank debts. 'Da Ben' refers to the 'Vehicle Registration Certificate.' 'With Da Ben' indicates that the owner has paid in full and owes no money, which is why the bank has handed over the 'Da Ben' to the owner. 2. Other meanings of 'Da Ben': Additionally, 'with Da Ben' also implies that the owner has not mortgaged the car to any other financial institution to borrow money (since mortgaging a vehicle typically involves withholding the 'Da Ben').
I've been dealing with used cars for over a decade, and the term 'clean-title car' is quite common in the industry. It refers to used vehicles that come with a complete vehicle registration certificate. These cars are indeed more reliable to purchase since having the green title means they can be legally transferred and traded. However, don't just impulsively buy based on the green title alone. Last time when I helped a friend inspect a car, we found one with a complete title but tampered mileage. My advice is to bring along someone knowledgeable to verify the VIN, check for oil leaks in the engine bay, and see if the interior wear matches the actual mileage. Be especially cautious if you encounter a clean-title car with suspiciously low prices - it might be a flood-damaged vehicle that's been refurbished.
I just bought a used Passat two months ago, mainly because it came with the complete vehicle title (green book). A car with all the green book documents is indeed hassle-free, and the transfer process only took half an hour. However, there are a few details to pay attention to when buying such a car: first, check the 4S maintenance records—even if an accident-damaged car has the green book, it's not worth it; then, take a test drive to listen for any abnormal noises from the chassis; it's best to choose a private seller, as cars from dealers, despite having complete paperwork, can easily lead to pitfalls. I made three trips specifically before settling on this car—the first time, I found the AC wasn’t working, and the second time, I noticed transmission jerking. Also, a reminder: after the transfer, make sure to promptly change the insurance beneficiary to your own name—don’t skip this step.
