What to do with ETC after a car is scrapped?
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After a car is scrapped, the solution for ETC is: the car owner should bring their ID card, vehicle license, ETC card, and OBU device to the ETC customer service center to handle the removal procedure. Then, with the removal certificate issued by the ETC customer service center, they can go to the contracted bank to cancel the service. ETC, also known as Electronic Toll Collection, is a system that allows vehicles to pass through toll stations without stopping. It uses onboard equipment to identify the vehicle, record information, and automatically deduct the corresponding fee from a pre-bound IC card or bank account. It is an electronic toll collection system used for roads, bridges, and tunnels. With ETC, passing vehicles can be automatically identified and charged without stopping at the toll gate.
On the day my car was scrapped, I specifically called the ETC customer service. Remember to first remove the card and device from the old car, then bring your ID card and a copy of the vehicle registration certificate to a bank branch or ETC service point to deactivate it. If they have the vehicle scrapping proof in their system, they can unbind it for you. If there are any unpaid toll fees, you need to settle them, otherwise it will affect the application for a new device. When I was handling it, I also asked if I could keep the original number, and the customer service said it could be transferred, but there would be a fee of several dozen yuan for device migration. The cancellation process took about half an hour, and I was specifically reminded to have the bank cancel the automatic deduction function of the bank card originally bound to the ETC. Additionally, when the scrapyard dismantles the car, the device cannot be discarded randomly because it contains a personal information chip and must be handed over to professionals for disposal.
