What to Do When Changing Cars After Applying for ETC?
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If you need to change the license plate for your ETC, you must bring the license plate change procedures, along with your ID card and vehicle license, to the original bank processing point or any ETC processing point established by the highway to handle the change. The ETC installation process is as follows: Upon receiving the device, first check if the ETC card and electronic tag (OBU) are damaged. Press the anti-tamper button on the back of the OBU; the red light will briefly turn on, and the OLED screen will display "Tag Invalid" and "Please Insert Card," indicating the device is functioning normally. Clean the front windshield to ensure the glass surface is smooth, clean, and dry. Then, peel off the adhesive backing of the OBU and attach it to the installation position. Press firmly with your hand for 2-3 minutes to remove any air bubbles. Insert the ETC card with the front facing the driver and the back facing the windshield, ensuring the chip is inserted into the OBU device.
When I got my new car, I was quite anxious the first time I encountered this situation and rushed to the ETC service point. The staff told me that I could directly remove the ETC device from the old car and install it on the new one, provided the device wasn’t damaged. Carefully use a small tool to remove the thing stuck on the small glass window, then clean the new car’s glass with alcohol and reattach it. Finally, bring the vehicle registration and ID card to activate it. The whole process took less than half an hour and cost almost nothing, just a small service fee. By the way, if the new car has a built-in ETC, you might need to consult the 4S dealership to update the settings—don’t try to adjust it yourself. In short, don’t delay; handling it early makes highway travel more convenient and safer.
