What is the process for vehicle annual inspection?
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The process for vehicle annual inspection is: 1. Prepare a copy of the compulsory insurance policy, the original vehicle license, the motor vehicle registration certificate, and the original ID card; 2. Ensure there are no traffic violation records. If there are any, they must be resolved before the inspection; 3. Clean the car, prepare a triangular warning sign, and ensure that the brake lights, reverse lights, turn signals, high beams, low beams, license plate lights are all functioning properly, and the windshield wipers should also work normally; 4. After paying the inspection fee, drive the car to the inspection station entrance and wait for inspection; 5. Hand the car over to the inspectors for the inspection, and the owner waits to pick up the car; 6. After the inspection, the staff will issue an inspection report and a receipt, and bind the copy of the insurance policy. The annual inspection, also known as vehicle annual check-up, is a mandatory test for every vehicle that has obtained an official license plate and vehicle license, equivalent to an annual physical examination for the vehicle.
Every year I have to deal with the car annual inspection, the process is actually quite simple but requires attention to detail. The first step is to prepare the documents, including a copy of the vehicle registration certificate and a valid compulsory traffic insurance policy, making sure they are within the validity period to avoid mistakes. Then the car needs to be cleaned thoroughly, especially the exterior should not have severe scratches or rust, and the engine compartment should also be tidy to avoid being criticized during the inspection. Booking an appointment at the testing station is important, I usually use a mobile app or the official website to schedule a time in advance, which helps avoid peak hours and saves time and effort. On site, drive directly into the inspection area where staff will first check the lighting functions such as headlights and turn signals to ensure they work properly, followed by testing the responsiveness of the braking system, and finally an emissions test to make sure the exhaust meets standards without exceeding limits. The whole process takes about 45 minutes, and if everything goes smoothly, paying a fee of around 50-100 yuan will get it done, remember to take the annual inspection label and stick it on the top right corner of the front window. It's recommended to arrive half an hour early to reduce waiting time, and regular maintenance like replacing the air filter can prevent failing the emissions test, safe driving should never be taken lightly.
