Can private cars be inspected in a different location?
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Private cars can undergo annual inspection in a different location. Below are the relevant details about cross-regional vehicle inspection: Introduction to cross-regional vehicle inspection: Cross-regional vehicle inspection refers to the annual inspection of a vehicle conducted in a location other than where it was purchased. Precautions for cross-regional inspection: The procedure for cross-regional inspection requires the vehicle owner to first apply to the original registration location before the inspection can be carried out. Moreover, an application must be submitted annually to the vehicle management office at the original registration location. The vehicle inspection authorization letter must be issued by the original registration vehicle management office. Without this authorization letter, vehicles registered elsewhere cannot undergo normal annual inspection in a different location. However, when applying for the cross-regional inspection authorization letter, the vehicle owner does not necessarily have to go in person; relatives or friends can handle the application at the original registration location and then mail it back.
As a car owner who frequently travels on business, I can share my experience. Last year when I was on a business trip in Shenzhen, my car was due for its annual inspection, so I had it inspected directly at a local testing station. There was no need to go back to my hometown in advance to get a letter of authorization, which saved me a lot of trouble. The nationwide inspection policy has been in place for a long time, allowing private cars from anywhere to undergo annual inspections in another location, as long as you bring the vehicle registration certificate, the owner's ID card, and a valid compulsory traffic insurance policy. The inspection process includes standard items such as checking the brakes, lights, and exhaust emissions, just like it would be done locally. However, I recommend checking the address and business hours of the testing station in advance, as some places require an appointment or charge slightly higher fees, but overall, it's very convenient and can be done in half an hour. Safety comes first, so regular inspections help avoid trouble on the road.
