What to do with the ETC when selling a vehicle?
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If the buyer agrees to accept it, go to the original ETC service point to complete the "transfer" procedure. If you want to continue using the original vehicle's ETC device, you can go to the original ETC service point to complete the "vehicle migration" procedure. If neither the new nor the old user wants to continue using the ETC device, you can go to the original ETC service point to complete the "cancellation" procedure.
I remember dealing with the ETC was quite simple when I sold my car a few years ago. Now that I think about it, I'll share my experience. Back then, I first gently removed the ETC device from the windshield by hand, being careful not to use too much force to avoid cracking the glass. Then I cleaned off the residual adhesive with a damp cloth. Next, I called the bank's customer service, explained the situation, and requested to unbind the bank card. They sent me an electronic form to fill out with my personal information and vehicle details, and it was all settled. After that, I reminded the buyer to check that there were no device remnants left in the car, to prevent the new owner from misusing the ETC and causing charges to be billed to me. The whole process took less than a day. Finally, I discarded the device because I didn't want to reuse old equipment when installing a new system. Looking back, it was definitely worth it—handling the ETC this way after selling the car avoided payment disputes and made it easier for the next owner to set up their own system.
