Can vehicle inspection be done in another location? Can out-of-province vehicles be inspected locally?
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Vehicle inspection can be done in another location. Starting from September 1, 2018, cross-province inspections for small cars, trucks, and medium-sized buses have been fully implemented. This means applicants can directly inspect their vehicles in provinces other than the vehicle registration location and obtain the inspection qualification mark without needing to go through the entrustment inspection process. Here is additional information: Note: Large passenger buses and school buses cannot be inspected in another location and must return to the vehicle registration location for inspection. If unsure, you can check the markings on the vehicle’s license. Out-of-province vehicles can be inspected locally: According to the new regulations mentioned above, out-of-province vehicles can now be inspected locally. Compared to the past, the procedures for local inspection of out-of-province vehicles are now the same as normal procedures. Previously, owners of out-of-province vehicles had to return to the vehicle registration location to obtain an "entrustment letter for out-of-province inspection" before they could participate in the inspection at the vehicle usage location. After the implementation of the new policy: Out-of-province vehicle owners only need to bring their ID card, vehicle license, original copy of compulsory traffic insurance, and vehicle and vessel tax certificate to any inspection station nationwide for the annual inspection.
Yes, it's completely fine to have your vehicle inspected in a different location. As a car owner who has worked in several cities, my car is registered in my hometown Hebei, but I now reside in Guangzhou. Every year, I directly get my annual inspection done at a local testing station in Guangzhou, which is very convenient. The whole process is simple: schedule an appointment via the Traffic Management 12123 app, then bring your ID card, vehicle license, and compulsory insurance policy to the testing station. Staff will check indicators like lights, brakes, and emissions, and issue the inspection pass sticker on the spot if everything is compliant. National policy mandates unified standards across the country, so out-of-province vehicles don’t need to return to their place of registration for inspection, saving time and fuel costs from long-distance travel. A minor service beforehand can prevent small issues like tire wear or dim lights from causing delays. Nowadays, testing stations offer considerate service—the entire process takes just half an hour, making it a great example of a pro-people policy.
