Are Vehicle Inspection Offices Open on Saturdays and Sundays?
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The vehicle management offices are not open on Saturdays and Sundays, as these are statutory holidays. They operate only from Monday to Friday. Below is an introduction to the annual inspection procedures: Early Processing of Annual Inspection Procedures: The annual inspection procedures for motor vehicles must be processed in advance to avoid affecting the normal use of the vehicle. Motor vehicle annual inspections are divided into non-roadside inspections and roadside inspections, primarily determined by the specific vehicle type. Methods of Motor Vehicle Annual Inspection: There are two methods for motor vehicle annual inspections. The first method is through the Traffic Management 12123 inspection, which is limited to motor vehicles that do not require roadside inspections. The second method is through the vehicle management office or the traffic management department of the public security authorities, which is applicable to all motor vehicles.
I just accompanied my buddy to get his car inspected recently and specifically looked into this. Many vehicle inspection stations now offer Saturday services, with some popular ones even open on Sundays to accommodate working folks. But it really depends on which city you're in - smaller cities might still follow the old routine of closing on weekends. Remember to check their official website for real-time info or call 12580 to confirm, as some locations require appointments. Last time we went to the west city location on Saturday, it was packed like morning rush hour subway - I'd suggest going super early if you plan to. Having some inspection stations open weekends is becoming a new trend, mainly to help people avoid taking time off work for this.
