Maintenance First or Annual Inspection First?

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VonJeffrey
07/25/25 12:24am
Under normal circumstances, it is recommended to perform car maintenance before the annual inspection. Here are more details: 1. Reason: If a vehicle fails the annual inspection, it cannot receive the inspection compliance sticker and must be repaired before undergoing re-inspection. Additionally, the annual inspection requires payment, and failed items necessitate additional fees. Moreover, annual inspection centers are often crowded, sometimes requiring a full day of queuing. 2. Benefits: Performing maintenance before the annual inspection can improve the passing rate, avoid unnecessary expenses if the inspection fails, and prevent the need to queue repeatedly.
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