What are the essential tools to have in a car for annual inspection?

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KevinRose
07/29/25 11:30pm
The essential tools to have in a car for annual inspection are a warning triangle, fire extinguisher, and jack. Warning triangle: If the car is not equipped with a warning triangle, failing to set up the warning sign behind the vehicle after a breakdown or accident will result in penalty points, and it is extremely dangerous as it can easily lead to secondary accidents. Fire extinguisher: If medium-sized and above passenger vehicles or hazardous goods transport vehicles are not equipped with fire extinguishers, the traffic authorities will penalize the driver according to regulations. Cars without fire extinguishers will not pass the annual inspection. For safety reasons, family cars should also be equipped with fire extinguishers. Jack: When driving, it's inevitable to encounter a flat tire. A jack is needed when changing a tire. The jack should be placed on the inner side of the car's side skirt, approximately 20 cm behind the front wheel and 20 cm in front of the rear wheel. Without a jack, it will be very difficult to change a spare tire.
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