What does vehicle exterior inspection include?
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Vehicle exterior inspection, abbreviated as car appearance check, involves examining whether the vehicle's exterior and accessories are complete, effective, and tidy. The following are the details of vehicle exterior inspection: Inspection of vehicle appearance: Check if the vehicle appearance is neat and clean. The body must be clean, without large areas of paint peeling, deformation, or stickers. It is recommended to wash the car before the inspection. If there are large areas of paint peeling or deformation, these must be repaired and repainted completely before the inspection. Inspection of vehicle modifications: Check if the vehicle has been modified by verifying whether the body color matches the color on the vehicle registration certificate and whether the vehicle emblem has been altered without authorization. Some owners apply personalized stickers to their cars, which are acceptable if the total area of the stickers does not exceed 10% of the vehicle's total surface area. Additionally, the tires must comply with the original vehicle specifications, and unauthorized enlargement of tires is not allowed. The headlights must also match the original vehicle specifications. For example, if the original vehicle has halogen headlights, upgrading to xenon headlights is not permitted.
As a seasoned car enthusiast who frequently tinkers with vehicles, I believe the exterior inspection of a car should never be taken lightly. It primarily covers areas such as the body exterior, lighting system, tires, mirrors, and chassis. To be more specific, the lights include headlights, taillights, and turn signals, checking if they illuminate properly; tires require attention to whether the pressure is adequate, the wear is severe, or if there are any foreign objects puncturing them; the body should be scanned for scratches, rust, or dents; rearview and side mirrors must be intact without damage; the windshield and rear window should be transparent and free of cracks; the chassis should be inspected for oil leaks or damage. This entire process takes only a few minutes but can uncover potential faults and prevent accidents on the road. I recommend everyone take a moment each month to walk around their car, note any issues, and clean the license plate to keep it tidy. Doing this before the annual inspection can significantly increase the pass rate and save a lot of hassle.
