
If your vehicle shows a stolen alert during inspection, the inspection cannot be passed. In this case, you can take relevant documents to the traffic department to prove that your vehicle was purchased through legal channels. Vehicle inspection is something every car owner will encounter. During the inspection, the vehicle needs to be driven onto the inspection line, where professional equipment and staff are responsible for checking the vehicle. Here are some additional details: 1. Things to note when purchasing a vehicle: (1) Do not buy a vehicle with incomplete "household registration" documents; (2) Do not buy a modified vehicle; (3) Do not buy a vehicle that has been out of production for a long time; (4) Do not buy a vehicle discarded by a rental company or taxi service; (5) It is not recommended to buy a vehicle intended for cross-regional transactions. 2. Inspection cycles: (1) Passenger vehicles for commercial use must be inspected once a year within 5 years; after 5 years, once every 6 months; (2) Trucks and large or medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within 10 years; after 10 years, once every 6 months; (3) Small and micro non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once every 2 years within 6 years; after 6 years, once a year; after 15 years, once every 6 months; (4) Motorcycles must be inspected once every 2 years within 4 years; after 4 years, once a year; (5) Tractors and other motor vehicles must be inspected once a year.

I encountered this issue last time as well, and the DMV informed me that my car had a theft record. I immediately took my ID card, vehicle registration certificate, and purchase invoice to the Criminal Investigation Division of the local police station, which has a specialized unit for handling stolen vehicles. The officer had me fill out an application form and verified the vehicle identification number (VIN) and engine number. Fortunately, I still had the transfer receipt from when I bought the . After waiting three working days, I was notified to collect the certification document, and then I returned to the DMV to update the system, which resolved the issue. Remember to bring the original purchase documents—if it’s a used car, you’ll need the previous owner’s transaction contract—otherwise, you might have to supplement materials and make extra trips.

If your vehicle is marked with a theft record, it must be addressed promptly by visiting the local public authority. First, report the case to the criminal investigation department, and remember to bring all vehicle registration documents, the owner's ID card, and proof of purchase such as the invoice. They will verify whether the vehicle is actually involved in any case. If everything checks out, they will issue a certificate to remove the theft record. Then, take this certificate to the vehicle management office to update the record so that your vehicle can pass the annual inspection normally. Be sure not to delay too long, as an abnormal vehicle status could affect its use, and being stopped for inspection on the road would be even more troublesome.

This matter needs to be handled by the public authorities, as they are the only department that can remove the stolen vehicle record. The vehicle management office is merely an inspection agency and has no authority to alter the stolen vehicle flag in the system. You'll need to bring the vehicle registration certificate, driving license, ID card, and especially the original purchase documents to the criminal investigation division of the public security bureau. If the car was bought second-hand, it's best to bring the transfer agreement. After verification, they will issue a certificate, which you can then take to the vehicle management office to update the data. Remember to check the public security bureau's office hours in advance to avoid a wasted trip.

Finding a stolen vehicle flag during the annual inspection can be quite frustrating. Last year, my friend encountered this issue with his . I accompanied him to the Criminal Investigation Division of the district police station, where the officer requested complete purchase documentation. Fortunately, he had the original invoice and the transfer agreement from the previous owner. After filling out the application form and waiting a few days, the officer notified him to bring the proof to the DMV to update the system. The most critical part of the entire process is the proof of vehicle origin. If the documents are incomplete, you might need to track down the previous owner for additional signatures, which can be quite a hassle. It's advisable to call 110 in advance to clarify the local processing window.

Don't panic if you find a vehicle theft record, first go to the public authority to clear it. You need to prepare the original ID card, all vehicle documents (registration certificate, driving license), and proof of purchase like the invoice. Go directly to the vehicle theft department at the public security bureau, they will check the system to confirm if there is a real case. If it's a used car, remember to bring the transaction contract in case the system made a mistake in recording the case. After completing the process and obtaining the proof, return to the inspection station to update the record for approval. Always keep all transaction documents when buying or selling used cars to avoid problems.


