What is the process for replacing an old Shanghai-licensed car with a new one?
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Process for replacing an old Shanghai-licensed car with a new one: 1. Transfer of old car ownership: First, go to the vehicle management office to complete the transfer of the old car. During the transfer, request to retain the license plate, and the old license plate must be surrendered. Note: Remember the date you requested to retain the license plate, as it will be needed later. 2. Retrieve the old license plate: After obtaining the new car, go to the vehicle management office to retrieve the old license plate (requires ID card and new car registration certificate). Pay a license plate production fee of 125 yuan, report the date of license plate retention to the staff, and collect the old license plate. 3. Retrieve the new license plate: Owners who retain their license plates do not receive temporary plates. Before the new license plate is issued, the old license plate must be used. After 15 working days, you can go to the vehicle management office to collect the new metal license plate (with the original license plate number) and install it.
Last time I changed my Shanghai license plate for an old car, I found the process quite straightforward. First, dispose of the old car by selling it to a used car dealer or scrapping it, while retaining the Shanghai license plate eligibility. When buying a new car, it must be purchased within Shanghai. I went to a 4S dealership to choose a car—remember to bring your ID card and vehicle registration certificate. Transferring the Shanghai license plate is crucial; go to the vehicle management office to complete the procedures, fill out forms, and queue up. It takes about two to three days to finalize, costing a few hundred yuan in transfer fees. I recommend booking an online platform appointment to save time. Currently, there are policy incentives for new energy vehicles, so researching more can help save money. Don’t rush the entire process; just prepare the documents in advance to avoid delays that could affect vehicle use. In short, plan the steps well, and it’ll be manageable.
