What is a car inspection? How much does it cost?
If you have a car, you usually need to have it inspected once every two years, and I got a text reminding me to do it this year. Today, let’s take a look at the car inspection process.
Automobile Inspection Korea Transportation Safety Organization Electronic Document
Nowadays, instead of sending a letter to get a car inspection by mail, the Korean Transportation Safety Administration sends it by text or electronic document. I recently received an email from Naver e-documents, and when I checked it, it was from the Korea Transportation Safety Administration.
If you do not receive it within the inspection period, you will have to pay a fine.
Car inspection electronic document
What is a car inspection?
There are various types of car inspections. They are divided into comprehensive and periodic inspections.
Regular Inspection
Periodic inspections are conducted at regular intervals after the registration of a new car. The inspections include safety, emissions, and noise measurements.
For passenger cars, non-business cars will be inspected for the first time 4 years after the new car is delivered, and then once every 2 years.
Car Inspection Regular Inspection
Comprehensive Inspection
Comprehensive inspections are required for all cars registered in the target area that are over a certain age. Comprehensive inspections consist of [regular inspection + emission test].
For non-business cars, you will receive one inspection every four years after purchasing a new car and one every two years thereafter.
Car Inspection Comprehensive Inspection Criteria Screen
Vehicle Inspection Fees
You need to pay a fee for the car inspection, which is tax-inclusive, as shown in the photo below.
For regular inspection
Light car: KRW 17,000 / Small car: KRW 23,000 / Medium car: KRW 26,500 / Large car: KRW 29,000
For comprehensive inspection
-(Load)
Light car: 48,000 won / Small car: 54,000 won / Medium car: 56,000 won / Large car: 65,000 won.
Car Inspection Fee Information Scene
Information on Reduced Vehicle Inspection Fee
There is a fee for car inspection, but as part of social contribution, a certain percentage of the normal fee is reduced for regular and comprehensive inspections for the socially disadvantaged. Please check the eligibility below to see if you qualify for a reduction!
Car Inspection Fee Reduction Scenes
How to schedule a car inspection
Some people choose to have their car inspected in person, while others choose to hire a company to do it for them.
The cost of the inspection above is for the in-person inspection, but if you choose to have the inspection done by an agency, it may cost more (I’ve never used one, so I don’t know how much).
When you go to get your car inspected, there will be a general line of people waiting to get their car inspected. Sometimes you have to wait too long, so I recommend making an appointment.
📌 For car inspection, you can visit the website of the Korea Transportation Safety Organization Cyber Inspection Center.
(Click the shortcut below to go to the site).
👉👉◆Go to Korea Cyber Inspection Center/Korea Transportation Safety Authority👈👈
https://www.cyberts.kr/portal/main.do
Cyber Inspection Center | Korea Transportation Safety Authority
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www.cyberts.kr
When you arrive at the site, it says “Schedule a Car Inspection.” Click on your car type here
I have a standard passenger car, so click [Car]!
Car Inspection Reservation Progress Scene1
② Agree to the privacy policy!
Car Inspection Reservation Procedure Scene 2
③ Enter your license plate number and the first 6 digits of your social security number and click [Vehicle Check]!
Car Inspection Appointment Progress Scene 3
④ If your vehicle is eligible, it will say [You can proceed with the inspection] and click [Continue].
Car Inspection Reservation Progress Scene 4
⑤ The inspection information, inspection period, and your car name will be displayed, please check it and verify your mobile phone in the [Enter reservation information] section.
Car Inspection Reservation Procedure Scene 5
⑥ You can select the date and inspection center. You can choose a date from today or select the calendar.
Car Inspection Reservation Procedure Scene 6
⑦ After selecting the date, you can select an inspection center, click [Regional Inspection Center] and click [View Details].
Car inspection reservation process7
⑧ Click [Regional Inspection Centers] and the detailed inspection center locations will be displayed below. Click the desired inspection station!
Car inspection reservation process8
⑨ You can choose your appointment time!
Car Inspection Reservation Procedure Scene9
⑩ Confirm the date and time of your appointment and click [Confirm]. Afterward, you will be asked to confirm your reservation information once more when the payment window appears. If applicable, you can click [Check Eligibility] to see if the fee is reduced.
Car Inspection Reservation Procedure Scene 10
Car Inspection Reservation Procedure Scene 11
Car Inspection Reservation Procedure Scene 12
⑪ After confirming the last payment method, you can proceed to [Payment]!
Car Inspection Reservation Progress Scene13
This completes the car inspection reservation.
Car Inspection Reservation Progress Scene14
Wrapping Up
In this article, we’ve explained how to schedule a car inspection, and while it’s not difficult to do, you may have to pay a fine if you miss the inspection. If you receive an email, electronic document, or KakaoTalk text reminding you to have your car inspected, it’s a good idea to make an appointment right away so you don’t miss the deadline.
Thank you for reading this long article.