Should I Get the Vehicle Inspection or Compulsory Traffic Insurance First?
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You should purchase compulsory traffic insurance before the vehicle inspection, because you need to provide the motor vehicle insurance policy during the inspection. According to Article 49 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations", the owner of a motor vehicle can apply for an inspection compliance mark at the vehicle management office of the registration location within three months before the expiration of the motor vehicle inspection validity period. The following are the contents of the motor vehicle inspection: 1. Check the documents: Check whether there is a vehicle instruction manual, certificate of conformity (inspection certificate for imported vehicles), and whether the factory inspection marks on the vehicle body are complete. 2. Measure the internal and external contour dimensions of the motor vehicle: Measure the internal and external contour dimensions, wheelbase, and axle base of the motor vehicle. The specific measurement items include vehicle length, width, height, height and area of the cargo compartment barrier, wheelbase, axle base, etc. 3. Fill out the alteration registration form: Conduct the inspection item by item according to the technical inspection standards. After passing, fill out the "Initial Inspection Alteration Registration Form for Motor Vehicles", and fill in the unladen mass, load capacity, number of passengers, and number of people in the cab according to the manufacturer's regulations.
I just went through this issue recently. Last year during the annual vehicle inspection, I specifically asked a friend from the traffic police team. According to regulations, you must first settle the compulsory traffic insurance before going for the annual inspection, because the vehicle management system will verify the insurance status online. I renewed my Ping An car insurance 10 days in advance, and the electronic policy was sent directly to my phone. The next day, I drove to the inspection station. The first thing the staff did was ask me to show the insurance certificate, and they verified it before allowing the vehicle to be tested. If you go directly for the annual inspection in reverse order, the counter will find that there is no valid insurance policy and will send you back immediately, wasting a trip and delaying time. Nowadays, compulsory traffic insurance can be processed on your phone in just a few minutes, so there's no need to worry about the order at all.
