What materials are required for annual inspection of a vehicle not owned by me?
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Annual inspection does not necessarily require the owner to be present; an agent can handle the vehicle inspection by presenting proxy certification materials and relevant vehicle documents. Required materials for vehicle annual inspection (individual): Original vehicle license; Original copy of compulsory traffic insurance; Copy of ID card. Required materials for vehicle annual inspection (organization): Original vehicle license; Copy of compulsory traffic insurance; Organization code certificate of the People's Republic of China (with fresh seal); Power of attorney (with fresh seal); Copy of agent's ID card. Annual inspection items: Check whether the engine, chassis, body, and auxiliary equipment are clean, complete, and functional, whether the paint is uniform and aesthetically pleasing, whether major assemblies have been replaced, and whether they match the initial inspection records; Test whether the vehicle's braking, steering, lighting, exhaust, and other safety performance meet the requirements of the "Technical Conditions for Safe Operation of Motor Vehicles"; Check whether the vehicle has been modified, remodeled, or altered, whether the vehicle license, license plate, and all records in the vehicle file match the actual condition of the vehicle, and whether approval and change procedures have been completed; Check whether the license plate, vehicle license, and enlarged license plate characters sprayed on the vehicle are damaged, altered, or illegible, and whether replacement is needed; For large vehicles, check whether the name of the organization or the street, township, or town where the vehicle is registered and the seating capacity of the driver's compartment are sprayed in imitation Song typeface on both sides of the door as required; For trucks, check whether the rear fender (including the rear fender of the trailer) is sprayed with the vehicle number enlarged 2-3 times on the outside as required, and whether the word "individual" is sprayed on both sides of the door for individually or jointly owned vehicles. The characters must be clear, and no organization code or other patterns may be sprayed (special cases require approval from the vehicle management office).
When I helped my neighbor with the annual vehicle inspection last time, all the required materials were essential. You must bring your original ID card and a copy to prove your identity as the agent, and a copy of the vehicle owner's ID card is also necessary—otherwise, the staff won't be able to verify the relationship. The vehicle registration certificate is mandatory; without it, the trip is wasted. Additionally, bring the original and a copy of the valid compulsory traffic insurance policy—last time, I forgot the copy and wasted half an hour. It’s best to prepare a signed authorization letter from the owner, as some inspection stations strictly require it to avoid complications. Once all materials are ready, choose a weekday morning to go when the queue is shorter for a quicker process. Bring some cash for fees, as some stations only accept cash. The entire process went smoothly and took about an hour—I recommend calling the station in advance to confirm the checklist.
For experienced people like us, proxy vehicle inspection is quite simple. The proxy just needs to bring their ID card, a copy of the vehicle owner's ID card, the vehicle license, and the compulsory traffic insurance policy. It's better to have a signed authorization letter from the owner to avoid unnecessary questions from the staff. Make sure the inspection date on the materials hasn't expired and the insurance policy is still valid. Going to the inspection station in the morning helps avoid peak hours and long queues. Also, ensure the vehicle itself has no faults to pass easily. Having done this several times for my children, I'm familiar with the process - it's not difficult, just requires attention to detail.
