Why Do Car Wash Shops Require Vehicle License?
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Here are the relevant purposes for car wash shops requiring a vehicle license: 1. Insurance Renewal: After checking the insurance expiration date, a renewal specialist usually calls one month in advance to notify that the insurance is about to expire and needs renewal. From the renewal specialist's perspective: first, they want to avoid forgetting to renew. If the insurance expires while the vehicle is still in use and an accident occurs, the insurance company may be held accountable for not notifying the policyholder about the upcoming expiration. 2. Customer Data Collection: For example, if a phone number is registered on a platform, after completing the service offline, there might be an SMS notification asking: Are you satisfied with this service?
Oh, I've encountered this several times. Car washes mainly ask for the vehicle license because some shops have partnerships with insurance companies. For example, if your car gets scratched or needs cleaning after an accident, they require the license to record vehicle details for later insurance claims. Additionally, many car washes now offer membership services or app reward systems, so they need to register your license plate number to link it to your account, saving you the hassle of showing a card every time. Last time at my neighborhood car wash, they asked to scan my vehicle license, claiming it was for sending coupons and exclusive services. Honestly, most car washes don’t enforce this strictly. If you’re uncomfortable, you can always ask about the purpose or avoid places with extra services. After years of driving, I think it’s just a business practice—no need to worry too much about privacy leaks, as long as it’s not some shady little shop.
