Can Vehicle Inspection Be Conducted During Holidays?
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Vehicle inspection cannot be conducted during holidays as the vehicle management offices are closed. The required materials for annual inspection are as follows: Annual inspection content: Check whether the auxiliary equipment is clean, complete, and effective; whether the paint surface is uniform and aesthetically pleasing; whether the main assemblies have been replaced and match the initial inspection records. Inspect the vehicle's braking performance, steering control, as well as whether the lights, exhaust, and other safety performance meet the requirements of the technical conditions for safe operation of motor vehicles. Annual inspection procedures: The vehicle owner or unit must fill out the annual motor vehicle inspection form and send the vehicle to the designated location for inspection on the date specified by the local vehicle management office. After the vehicle passes the inspection, the vehicle management authority will affix a seal on the vehicle's registration certificate and the annual inspection form. For vehicles that cannot participate in the annual inspection due to being away for an extended period, the owner must submit an application. The local vehicle management office will then entrust the inspection to the vehicle management office at the vehicle's location, and the inspection results will be reported back to the original vehicle management office.
I just had my car inspected recently and found that policies vary quite a bit between cities. For example, many inspection stations in southern areas open for half a day on Saturdays, but during holidays it's basically a toss-up. I remember making a special trip during last year's National Day holiday only to find a notice on the gate saying they were closed for five days. I've learned my lesson now and always call the service hotline in advance to check. I'd recommend avoiding the last few days of the month when office workers all go at once - expect at least two hours in line. It's best to bring a sun umbrella and a small stool; once I saw a guy set up a tent while waiting. Oh, and if the inspection station has self-service payment machines, that's the most convenient - no need to jostle with scalpers at the windows.
