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| Liability in a Car Accident |
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A few things here regarding liability in a car accident:
The car is always more at fault than a person on a bike or a pedestrian. Even if the car is not the guilty party. A motorcycle will be more... |
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| Pimp Your Ride |
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Although various measures are being put into effect to bring the jammed traffic under control and more policies are set up to boost the public transportation, millions of private automobiles still... |
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| Paying your "Road Tax" |
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If you have a car, paying your "Road Tax" or "Road Maintenance Fee" (养路费) is a must. Usually, for a 5-seat vehicle the tax is about 110 yuan a month.
Paying it can... |
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| Third-Person Car Insurance |
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In addition to your Mandatory car insurance (see another living tip entry) you have an option of getting a third-person insurance (三者险).
Note, not instead. If you only have this... |
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| Mandatory Car Insurance |
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Car insurance in China is mandatory (for good reasons given the local traffic laws).
The basic mandatory package (交强险)currently costs about 850 yuan, and includes a blue wind-shield... |
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| Yellow sticker? Green sticker? |
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Whether you are a happy owner of a newly-purchased second-hand vehicle, or are just considering a purchase, here's some information to be aware of:
There are 2 types of cars you could run... |
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| Registering a Car |
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When you buy a car through a dealer, lots of paperwork should already be done. Then you will take your passport, residence permit, bill of sale, safety certificate, and registration form.
Car... |
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| Buying a Car |
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Buying a car in Beijing is very easy: all you need is to take your passport with you (don't need to be a Beijing resident). Whether you buy a new vehicle or a used one, better deals can be found... |
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| Rent a car in Beijing |
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Many driving rules in Beijing are relatively similar to other countries. Speed limits are as follows: 120kph on expressways, 80kph on ring roads, and 60kph on most other inner city roads. Beijing... |
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