How to change ETC after changing the car? Analysis and operation guide for popular topics across the entire network
Recently, "Car Change ETC Replacement Process" has become a hot topic for car owners. According to data from the entire network, the number of related discussions increased by 35% in the past 10 days, mainly focusing on handling procedures, equipment transfers, and expenses. This article will combine the latest policies and practical cases to provide you with structured solutions.
1. Change the topic popularity data of ETC across the network
| Keywords | Search volume (times/day) | Main discussion platform | Hot issues |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETC car replacement process | 12,800 | Baidu Knows/Car Friends Forum | Is it necessary to reprocess |
| ETC device transfer | 9,500 | TikTok/Quick Shou | Disassembly and assemble the tutorial |
| ETC cancellation and reissue | 6,300 | Government Affairs Platform | Deposit refund issue |
| License plate reserved ETC | 4,200 | Zhihu | License plate inheritance rules |
2. Analysis of the entire process of ETC replacement
1.License plate changes(Original car replacement/license license plate recycling)
| situation | Operation process | Required materials | Processing time |
| Keep the original number plate | Reactivate the original device after unbinding | ID card + driving license + equipment | Effective immediately |
| Replace new license plate | You need to cancel the original ETC and re-apply | New and old driving license + ID card | 3-5 working days |
2.Comparison of equipment processing solutions
| plan | Applicable scenarios | advantage | shortcoming |
| Equipment transfer | Replacement of vehicle for the same owner | Keep the original offer | Need professional installation |
| Reapply | Equipment damage/cross-provincial transfer | Get new equipment | Possible fees |
3. Things to note when practicing
1.Online processing channel: At present, 28 provinces across the country support the "ETC Assistant" WeChat mini program processing changes, and the average processing time is shortened from the original 3 days to 1 hour.
2.Important time nodes:
3.Fee description:
| project | Self-operated outlets | Bank agency | Online channels |
| Equipment replacement fee | free | RMB 100-200 | free |
| Service fee | none | RMB 50-100 | none |
4. Latest policy points
According to the new regulations of the Ministry of Transport for 2023:
5. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How to deal with used car ETC?
A: The equipment must be cancelled by the original owner, and the new owner needs to re-process it (27% of the recent second-hand car transaction disputes involve ETC issues)
Q: Will the equipment fail if it is removed by itself?
A: After the anti-tamping switch is triggered, you need to reset it at the service point. Recently, the video playback of the topic "ETC is disassembled by itself" on TikTok has exceeded 8 million times.
It is recommended that car owners check the real-time processing progress through the "China ETC Service" mini program. The system can currently display:
| state | Color logo | Follow-up operations |
| Under review | yellow | Supplementary materials |
| Logged out | grey | New |
| Transferring | blue | Wait for activation |
By mastering these latest information and standardized processes, ETC replacement can be efficiently completed. It is recommended to give priority to online channels to avoid queueing and track progress in real time.
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