How to Schedule a Vehicle Annual Inspection?
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Log in to the official website of the Traffic Management Bureau and click "Online Vehicle Inspection" — Schedule Inspection — Enter license plate number and engine number. Select the inspection station and appointment time, then enter your mobile phone number. The system will send an SMS containing a reservation code to the owner. The owner should bring the reservation code to the inspection station within the scheduled time, drive the vehicle to the reserved lane, and verify the reservation code at the window to receive the inspection queue number. The inspector will conduct an exterior check. The owner pays a deposit, and a professional will drive the vehicle for inspection while the owner waits. After the vehicle inspection is completed, the owner waits for their number to be called at the front desk in the hall to complete payment procedures and receive the inspection compliance label.
Last time I did my annual inspection directly using the Traffic Management 12123 App. I opened the app on my phone, clicked on 'Vehicle Services', selected 'Schedule Annual Inspection', entered my license plate number and the last six digits of the engine number, and the system automatically recognized the vehicle information. After uploading a photo of my vehicle registration, I could choose a nearby inspection station. I picked a weekend at 9 AM to avoid the rush. After submitting, I received a text reminder to bring my ID and a copy of the insurance policy to the site. I paid the 80-yuan inspection fee online and could even get an electronic invoice. I checked the service ratings of the inspection stations in advance and chose a newly opened one with fewer people and newer equipment, finishing in half an hour. Note that some counties and cities require advance appointments, or you'll make a wasted trip. You can check the policy differences in various places on the official website, and it's safer to book a week in advance.