Can Vehicles Undergo Annual Inspection on Weekends?
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Vehicles can undergo annual inspection on weekends. According to Article 15 of the "Opinions on Strengthening and Improving Motor Vehicle Inspection Work": Inspection institutions should implement uninterrupted systems on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, providing extended inspection services. However, it should be noted that the annual inspection sticker can only be obtained during working days. Although inspection enterprises operate without breaks, the vehicle management offices are closed on weekends, so the inspection qualification information needs to be verified on weekdays before the annual inspection sticker can be issued. Contents of annual inspection: Check whether the engine, chassis, body, and auxiliary equipment are clean, complete, and effective; whether the paint surface is uniform and aesthetically pleasing; whether major assemblies have been replaced and match the initial inspection records; verify whether the vehicle's braking performance, steering control, lighting, exhaust, and other safety performance meet the requirements of the "Technical Conditions for Safe Operation of Motor Vehicles"; check whether the vehicle has been modified, remodeled, or altered, and whether the driving license, license plate, and all vehicle file registrations match the actual condition of the vehicle, including any changes and whether approval and modification procedures have been completed; check whether the license plate, driving license, and enlarged license plate markings on the vehicle are damaged, altered, or illegible, and whether replacement is needed; for large vehicles, check whether the unit name or the street, township, or town name where the vehicle is located and the maximum seating capacity in the cab are written in Chinese imitation Song font on both sides of the door as required; for trucks, check whether the rear fender (including the trailer's rear fender) has the license plate number enlarged 2-3 times as required, and whether the word "individual" is written on both sides of the door for individual or joint-operation vehicles; the writing must be clear, and unit codes or other patterns are not allowed (special cases require approval from the vehicle management office).
You can indeed get your vehicle inspected on weekends, but it depends on the working schedule of local inspection stations. Many inspection stations in cities now operate on Saturdays to serve working professionals, while fewer are open on Sundays. Last time I went on a Saturday morning, there were already over 30 cars ahead in line, so I recommend going early or making an appointment. You can now check the specific business hours of each inspection station by searching for the local DMV's official account on WeChat, and even book an appointment online. Some third-party service points also operate on weekends, but they charge an extra service fee of about 100-200 yuan. Remember to bring your vehicle license, compulsory traffic insurance policy, and the owner's ID card. If your car has been modified, make sure to restore it to its original factory condition. Also, if you have more than three unpaid traffic violations, you might be denied inspection, so it's best to clear them in advance.
