How to deal with ETC when selling a car
With the active second-hand car trading market, many car owners will encounter the problem of how to handle ETC equipment when selling their cars. ETC (electronic toll collection system) is a convenient transportation tool, and its processing method directly affects subsequent use and fee settlement. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with detailed answers to the ETC processing procedures and precautions when selling a car.
1. Frequently Asked Questions about ETC Processing for Selling Cars

According to recent hot discussions on the Internet, the ETC processing issues that car owners are most concerned about are mainly concentrated in the following aspects:
| Question type | Proportion | High frequency keywords |
|---|---|---|
| ETC equipment ownership | 35% | Ownership, dismantling, binding vehicles |
| Balance refund | 28% | Remaining fees, refund period, handling fees |
| Transfer process | 22% | Document preparation, bank changes, new car owner registration |
| Device logout | 15% | Unbundle, recycle, reactivate |
2. Standardized process for ETC processing
1.Equipment disassembly: ETC equipment is the personal property of the car owner and must be disassembled before selling the car. Be careful to avoid damaging the windshield adhesive area.
2.Account Clearing: Comparison of ETC refund timeliness of various banks:
| Bank name | Refund cycle | Is there any handling fee required? |
|---|---|---|
| ICBC | 3-5 working days | No |
| China Construction Bank | 5-7 working days | If the balance exceeds 500 yuan, 1% will be charged. |
| China Merchants Bank | 2-3 working days | No |
| Agricultural Bank of China | 7-10 working days | Minimum charge is 5 yuan |
3.Logout process: You need to bring the following materials to the ETC service outlet:
-Original ID card of the car owner
- Copy of vehicle driving license
- ETC equipment and cards
- Application form for unbinding bank card binding
3. Solutions for special situations
1.Loan car ETC: The loan needs to be paid off first and the ETC can be processed only after obtaining the mortgage release certificate.
2.Equipment damaged: Reference for equipment maintenance costs of each brand:
| Equipment brand | Maintenance fee range | Warranty period |
|---|---|---|
| Wanji Technology | 80-150 yuan | 3 years |
| Jinyi Technology | 120-200 yuan | 2 years |
| Juli Technology | 60-100 yuan | 5 years |
3.Inter-provincial transactions: Cancellation needs to be done in the original province, and some provinces have opened off-site online cancellation services.
4. Latest policy developments (updated in 2023)
1. The Ministry of Transport implements the "ETC all-in-one card" policy, which allows the card information to be retained in new devices after cancellation.
2. Six provinces including Guangdong and Zhejiang have piloted the "ETC cloud service" to support mobile APP to complete the full process of logout.
3. Second-hand car trading platforms (Guazi, Renrenche, etc.) have provided ETC agency services, with fees ranging from 50 to 100 yuan.
5. Expert advice
1. It is recommended to complete the ETC processing 3 days before the transfer of the vehicle to avoid toll disputes with the new owner.
2. Keep the cancellation voucher for at least 6 months to prevent abnormal deductions caused by system delays.
3. If you are going to purchase a new car in the short term, you can choose the "dormant" service instead of logging out to save re-application costs.
Through the above presentation of structured data and process description, I believe you already have a comprehensive understanding of the processing of ETC when selling a car. If you encounter problems during actual operation, you can call the provincial ETC service hotline (national unified number 95022) for consultation.
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