Do I need to restart the inspection if I only completed half of the vehicle inspection and plan to continue it after a few days?
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You need to restart the inspection. Introduction to Vehicle Annual Inspection: Vehicle annual inspection (Vehicles inspection), also known as motor vehicle inspection. The inspection items and scope vary depending on the usage nature of the motor vehicle. According to the definition in RB/T218-2017 "Requirements for the Qualification and Assessment of Inspection Bodies - Motor Vehicle Inspection Institutions", motor vehicle inspection includes three categories: motor vehicle safety technical inspection, motor vehicle emission inspection, and comprehensive vehicle performance inspection. Consequences of Not Undergoing Annual Inspection: If a vehicle is found by traffic police on the road without an annual inspection, the owner will be fined or the vehicle will be impounded. At the same time, in insurance contracts, vehicles that have not undergone timely annual inspections are considered unqualified, and no claims will be paid in the event of a car insurance accident.
If the vehicle inspection is interrupted and resumed after a few days, do you need to start over? I've encountered this situation before—I waited in line for half a day, just finished the emissions test when I got called away by a phone call. When I returned three days later, the inspector said I had to start from the beginning because their equipment automatically resets, and if too much time passes, the data is lost, making it impossible to continue. Later, I found out many inspection stations have similar rules: first, to maintain procedural integrity and prevent people from making repairs mid-process to hide issues; second, to reduce the hassle of repeating work. If you anticipate an interruption, it's best to call ahead and ask about the station's policy—some more modern facilities might be able to save your progress. But from experience, it's much easier to complete the inspection in one go. Otherwise, restarting the process wastes time and disrupts daily life.
I think if you stop the vehicle inspection midway and return after a few days, it's highly likely they'll require a re-inspection. The inspection process includes parts like lights, emissions, brakes, etc. If interrupted, the testing equipment might not have saved the intermediate data, leading to a redo. For example, the emission test requires the car to be in a warmed-up state; waiting a few days for it to cool down could affect the reliability of the results. I've also noticed this varies by region—inspection stations in big cities might be more flexible, but in smaller places, they often require starting over completely to prevent errors. I suggest you bring your previous records to inquire, but don't get your hopes up too much. To play it safe, either complete it in one go or ask in advance to save yourself a lot of headaches.
