Is it necessary to purchase insurance before the vehicle inspection?
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If the insurance is still valid, the vehicle can be inspected. If the insurance has expired, it is necessary to purchase insurance first and wait for it to take effect before the vehicle inspection. Compulsory Traffic Insurance: Compulsory traffic insurance is required for vehicle inspection. If the compulsory traffic insurance purchased by the owner in the previous year is still valid, the vehicle can be inspected. If the compulsory traffic insurance has not been purchased or has expired, it needs to be purchased before the vehicle inspection. Other Insurances: In addition to the mandatory compulsory traffic insurance, other commercial insurances such as theft insurance, no-deductible insurance, and vehicle damage insurance can be processed after the vehicle inspection. Although commercial insurance can be processed after the inspection, these insurances are very important for the vehicle. Furthermore, the owner can also purchase third-party liability insurance.
I've been driving for over a decade, so I can speak with authority on this. You must purchase insurance before the vehicle inspection—it's mandatory, not optional. I've experienced this several times: arriving at the inspection station without insurance, and the staff would just wave you away upon seeing no policy, no room for negotiation. The key requirement is having valid compulsory traffic insurance to prove basic coverage for the vehicle. Why so strict? Because road safety comes first—driving without insurance poses huge accident risks, irresponsible to both the car owner and society. I recommend renewing your insurance at least a week in advance to allow buffer time in case any issues arise. Also, some places require uploading insurance proof when booking inspections online, so reversing the order is absolutely not an option—it wastes time and effort, and may even lead to fines.
