Is Personal Attendance Required for Annual Vehicle Inspection?
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Personal attendance is not required for annual vehicle inspection. Documents needed for annual inspection: Original copy of the compulsory traffic accident liability insurance certificate (duplicate); Safety technical inspection qualification certificate (provided by the vehicle inspection station); Original vehicle license; Proof of payment of vehicle and vessel tax; Original ID card of the vehicle owner (and the ID card of the agent if applicable). Procedure for annual inspection: First, after submitting the inspection application, the vehicle undergoes an on-site inspection. The vehicle is driven into the automatic inspection area to sequentially check whether the exhaust emissions, speed, lights, side slip, and chassis meet the standards. All items must pass to proceed. Next is the appearance inspection, verifying the accuracy of the vehicle's license plate number, type, body color, engine number, VIN code, and frame number. Then, the body appearance is inspected, including details such as the bumper, engine compartment, rearview mirrors, lower mirrors, window glass, paint, engine operation status, and the interior of passenger vehicles and wheels. Finally, the owner can obtain the inspection report and application form from the inspector. If all inspection items pass, the owner can proceed to pay the inspection fee and collect the vehicle license and qualification label. If any items fail, the owner must make repairs and participate in a re-inspection until all items pass before proceeding with the visa procedures.
Actually, as an ordinary driver who’s usually quite busy, I’ll just share some experience. Regarding whether you need to go in person for the annual inspection, I can tell you it’s not mandatory in most cases. Last time, I was in a hurry and had a friend take copies of my documents to the inspection station, and it passed easily. Of course, you need to prepare all the required documents, such as a copy of the owner’s ID card and the original vehicle license. For proxy services, many places support it, and you can even find professional services online for around 70-80 yuan to save hassle. Just a reminder: if your car has minor issues, like a headlight not working or soft brakes, it’s better to go yourself so you can fix them on the spot and avoid trouble. This also ensures safety, since the annual inspection is a crucial step in checking your car’s condition—don’t cut corners and risk problems.
