Why Can Illegal Vehicle Modifications Pass Annual Inspections Through Middlemen?

[BeckettRose]

Middlemen are more familiar with the annual inspection process and can address potential vehicle issues beforehand. Below is an introduction to relevant annual inspection information: Timeframe: No penalties are incurred for being one day overdue. Vehicles overdue by less than one year can undergo a supplementary inspection at the vehicle administration department without facing penalties. However, exceeding the inspection period by over one year will result in a 3-point deduction and possible vehicle impoundment. Penalties: Driving a motor vehicle without displaying an inspection compliance mark may lead to vehicle seizure and a 1-point deduction. Failure to purchase compulsory traffic insurance will result in a fine of twice the insurance premium amount.

[ElianaAnn]

As someone frequently involved in car maintenance, I've witnessed many instances of how scalpers help modified vehicles pass annual inspections. The key lies in their extensive network of personal connections, where they have familiar mechanics or staff at certain inspection stations. A small gift or bribe can easily get the job done. For example, vehicles with modified exhaust systems or altered ride heights, which should normally fail inspection, are prearranged by scalpers to have inspectors deliberately overlook certain checks or ignore standards. They even know how to temporarily revert the car to its original state for inspection and then restore the modifications afterward to avoid risks. The cost isn't trivial—ranging from several hundred to over a thousand yuan per inspection. While it saves the owner hassle, it carries significant hidden dangers. If caught in subsequent random checks, the penalties are doubled, and insurance coverage may be affected—hardly worth the risk. In the long run, exploiting loopholes like this only exacerbates traffic safety issues. Safety should always come first, and it's advisable to handle modifications legally.

[JoyMarie]

I've been driving a modified car for a few years. Last year, I hired a broker to pass the inspection. For 700 yuan, he took me to a familiar inspection station, went into the office to say a few words, and my car passed, even though the exhaust pipe and chassis modifications didn't meet the standards. The broker said it relied on long-term relationship building, with contacts at every station who could make exceptions. The process was smooth, saving me the hassle. But later, I started to worry—if an accident happened, insurance might refuse to pay, and I'd have to cover the cost of repairing the modified parts myself. So now, I advise friends not to rely on brokers. It's safer to honestly adjust the car back to legal specifications before inspection. Safety is no joke.

[AniyahMarie]

Observing social issues more, scalpers can pass vehicle inspections for modified cars by exploiting system loopholes and corruption. Inspection stations lack strict supervision, with some staff accepting bribes to turn a blind eye, helping scalpers falsify reports or overlook violations. Outdated regulations fail to keep up with new modification demands, allowing scalpers to exploit gaps for quick profits. This creates unfairness, frustrating law-abiding car owners while benefiting rule-breakers. The safety risks are even greater, potentially endangering others in accidents. We urge the government to strengthen inspections and technical monitoring, cutting off these gray channels at the source for real solutions.