What Documents Are Needed for Personal Vehicle Inspection?
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For motor vehicle inspection, the owner needs to bring their ID card, vehicle registration certificate, and a copy of the valid compulsory traffic insurance policy. Note that a triangular warning sign must be carried in the vehicle. Although a fire extinguisher is not a mandatory inspection item, it is recommended to have one. Also, ensure the tire pressure indicator is within the normal green range. If the vehicle is too dirty, you may be asked to wash it. Below is relevant information about vehicle inspection: 1. Implementing cross-regional vehicle inspection: Within a city, vehicle owners can freely choose an inspection agency and should not be restricted by urban, suburban, or county divisions or assigned to specific agencies. In provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) that have adopted a unified provincial inspection supervision platform, vehicles (excluding large buses and school buses) can be inspected anywhere within the province without needing to complete any inspection authorization procedures. 2. Provinces without a unified inspection supervision platform should expedite its establishment: All provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) must complete the rollout by December 31, 2014. Trial implementation of cross-province (autonomous region, municipality) vehicle inspection will allow vehicle owners to directly inspect their vehicles (excluding large buses and school buses) and obtain the inspection pass mark at the vehicle's location after the nationwide unified inspection supervision software is applied.
When I personally inspect my car, I must bring the following items: the original vehicle license is the most crucial, equivalent to the car's ID card; don’t forget to bring a copy of the most recent compulsory traffic insurance policy—electronic policies are acceptable now, but it’s advisable to print a copy as a backup; it’s best to carry the owner’s ID card, and if a friend is handling it for you, you’ll also need a copy of the agent’s ID card and a power of attorney. Don’t just bring documents; make sure to have a warning triangle and fire extinguisher in the car, as these are strictly checked. Remember to clear all fines in advance—unresolved violations will make the trip pointless. Last time I drove my SUV to the inspection site, I specifically removed the sunshade from the windshield and replaced the modified headlights with the original ones beforehand—these small details are the easiest to overlook. It’s best to schedule the inspection away from the end-of-month peak period to avoid long queues and wasting half a day.
Last year, I made a fool of myself during my first DIY vehicle inspection. Now, I'm sharing all my lessons learned. First, prepare your document folder with the vehicle license and insurance policy—either paper or electronic versions work, but bringing the paper copy is more reliable. If you go in person as the owner, just bring your ID card. If someone else handles it for you, prepare photocopies of both IDs plus a signed authorization letter. For the car itself, make sure to have a reflective vest and warning triangle ready. Sedans also require the spare tire to be properly inflated. Before heading out, check your brake lights and turn signals. Remove any dark window tints in advance, and if you've modified the rims, swap them back to the factory size. I recommend fixing issues like non-functional AC at least three days prior, as the emission test requires the AC to be running. Choose a weekday morning for the shortest wait times, and avoid rainy days to prevent failing the lighting inspection.
