Can a vehicle undergo annual inspection in a different location?
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Vehicle can undergo annual inspection in a different location, but the owner must first apply to the original registration location before proceeding with the inspection. Every year, an application must be submitted to the vehicle management office of the original registration location. During the application, the vehicle must provide the driving license and the compulsory vehicle liability insurance policy. The vehicle management office will verify the vehicle and then issue a letter of authorization for the inspection qualification mark. The vehicle owner can then apply for the inspection mark at the local vehicle management office by submitting the authorization letter for the qualification mark. Annual inspection refers to the safety inspection conducted every year or every two years, which includes a comprehensive check of the vehicle's horn, brakes, axle weight, chassis, ignition system, lighting system, exhaust system, license plate installation, and other aspects.
Last year when I was on a business trip in Guangzhou with my Hunan-licensed car, I simply found a local inspection station to get it done. Remember to bring your vehicle license, ID card, and compulsory traffic insurance policy, and make sure all traffic violations are cleared beforehand. The current policy is very user-friendly - nationwide inspection coverage applies to most passenger cars, with on-site payment and testing. I got my new annual inspection sticker within half an hour. Calling ahead to confirm the inspection station's operating hours can save you a lot of trouble. However, special vehicles like large buses must return to their registration location for inspection. Overall, it was much more convenient than expected - I didn't even need to prepare a power of attorney.
