What is a 'pure water' car?
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Pure water cars are smuggled vehicles that cannot be registered. Smuggled vehicles refer to those that have not been imported through the country's normal import channels and have not paid taxes, also known as untaxed imported vehicles. To determine if a vehicle is smuggled, check for any abnormalities in the body parts, especially the identification numbers. Below are the legal penalties for dealing with smuggled vehicles: 1. Illegal purchase: According to Article 155 of the Criminal Law, 'illegally purchasing other goods or items imported through smuggling directly from smugglers in relatively large quantities' refers to knowingly purchasing smuggled goods or items from smugglers with a tax amount of more than 50,000 yuan; 2. Illegal sale: Directly purchasing nationally prohibited imported items from smugglers, or transporting, purchasing, or selling nationally prohibited imported or exported items within inland waters or territorial seas, shall be convicted and punished according to Articles 151, 152, and 347 of the Criminal Law, depending on the type of smuggled items.
In the used car circle, 'pure water cars' refer to smuggled vehicles. These cars haven't gone through proper customs declaration, evading tariffs and VAT, usually smuggled in from Hong Kong or Macau. Buying such cars carries huge risks - all documents are forged, they definitely won't pass license plate registration or annual inspections, and traffic police will confiscate them immediately upon inspection. Moreover, smuggled cars often come without warranties, leaving buyers with no manufacturer recourse for repairs. I've seen many people who bought these cheap smuggled cars end up losing both their money and the car, with no legal recourse. I sincerely advise everyone to avoid these vehicles - it's better to spend more money on legally imported cars that offer peace of mind and legal protection.
Pure water reminds me of those particularly eco-friendly vehicle models, such as pure electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. These cars produce zero emissions while driving, just like pure water is harmless to the environment. Nowadays, electric vehicles like the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Dolphin can travel hundreds of kilometers on a single charge, while hydrogen fuel cell vehicles like the Toyota Mirai can achieve a range of 650 kilometers with just three minutes of refueling. Choosing these vehicles not only saves on fuel costs but, more importantly, reduces exhaust pollution. The noticeable drop in PM2.5 levels in our city last year is largely due to the widespread adoption of new energy vehicles. Drivers of eco-friendly cars are quietly contributing to blue skies and white clouds.
