How early can a car's annual inspection be conducted?
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The owner of a motor vehicle can apply for the inspection compliance mark at the vehicle registration authority up to three months before the expiration of the vehicle's inspection validity period. The annual inspection can be conducted up to three months in advance. Precautions for car annual inspection: Wash the car before the annual inspection to keep the exterior clean, and it is best to clean the engine area under the hood to ensure that the staff can clearly see the engine number and chassis number; stickers on the front windshield may obstruct the driving view, and large decorative stickers on the car body or dazzling car club logos are considered unauthorized modifications to the vehicle's appearance and will not pass the annual inspection. Specific inspection items: Check whether the engine, chassis, body, and their accessories are clean, complete, and functional, whether the paint is uniform and aesthetically pleasing, whether any major assemblies have been replaced, and whether they match the initial inspection records; verify whether the vehicle's braking performance, steering control, lights, exhaust, and other safety features comply with the technical requirements for safe operation of motor vehicles; check whether the vehicle has been modified, remodeled, or altered, whether the driving license, license plate, and all vehicle records match the current condition, and whether any changes have been approved and documented; inspect whether the license plate, driving license, and enlarged license plate characters on the vehicle are damaged, altered, or illegible, and whether they need to be replaced.
I usually drive to and from work. Regarding the advance time for small car annual inspections, I remember you can do it up to 90 days in advance. This is common knowledge, and I've discussed it on forums before. Many people mistakenly think you can only do it about a month in advance. Actually, doing it so early has obvious benefits: first, it gives you a buffer in case there are minor issues like with the lights or brakes, so you can fix them in time. I'm in the habit of doing it two months early—no rush and avoids the long queues during peak season. Also, failing to get the inspection done on time can result in fines or even points deducted from your license, so don't leave it until the last minute. Like my friend who just did his last week and found his tires were badly worn—luckily, he got them fixed in time.
