Vehicle inspection is the process of checking whether registered vehicles meet the safety and roadworthiness standards required to travel safely in traffic. Inspections are carried out at regular intervals for every vehicle on the road.
Inspections are performed by authorized personnel at vehicle inspection stations. After the inspection is completed, the vehicle inspection fee must be paid.
What Is the Vehicle Inspection Fee?
Vehicle inspection fees are set annually by the government and vary according to vehicle category. The announced amounts include VAT. The vehicle inspection fee refers to the labor charge that vehicle owners must pay after their vehicle has been inspected. Vehicle owners should go to TÜVTÜRK inspection stations with their vehicles, have the inspection performed and pay the inspection fee in cash.
How Is a Vehicle Inspection Performed?
Inspections are carried out according to the vehicle class. For example, topics and types of inspection differ for heavy vehicles compared to private or commercial vehicles. To have a vehicle inspected, an appointment must first be made with TÜVTÜRK inspection stations via the internet, the call center, or by visiting a station in person. On the scheduled date, the owner or an authorized person should bring the vehicle to the inspection station for the check. Because payments are accepted in cash, individuals should bring cash when they go for inspection.
Who Must Have a Vehicle Inspection?
Private, commercial and official vehicles that are in traffic or will enter traffic must undergo inspection. The vehicle owner does not have to be present at the inspection station; another person may attend on the owner’s behalf with the vehicle registration document. It is important to note that the person who brings the vehicle to the station will receive the vehicle back after the inspection. Therefore, the person who brings the vehicle should be prepared to take it back upon completion.
What Is the Vehicle Inspection Penalty?
The vehicle inspection penalty is applied when a vehicle continues to be used on the road after the last inspection validity date has passed and is detected by traffic police. Ten points are deducted from the driver’s license points, and a monetary fine of 288 TRY is imposed. Additionally, if the vehicle owner goes to an inspection station after the inspection validity has expired, a late fee of 5% of the inspection fee is added for each month overdue. For example, if the standard inspection fee is 200 TRY and the inspection is one month late, the total due becomes 210 TRY including the late penalty.
What Is the Last Inspection Validity Date?
The last inspection validity date is the period during which a vehicle is deemed roadworthy after its inspection has been completed. Until that date, the vehicle is expected to operate safely. The validity date is set for safety reasons: uninspected or poorly maintained vehicles increase the risk of traffic accidents. To reduce these risks, an inspection validity date is assigned and vehicle owners who fail to inspect their vehicles before that date may face fines. Ensuring inspections are performed before the validity date is therefore essential for public safety.
How to Book a Vehicle Inspection Appointment?
Several options are available for booking a vehicle inspection appointment. Appointments for TÜVTÜRK can be made through the official reservation website, by visiting inspection stations in person, or by calling TÜVTÜRK’s call center at 0850 222 88 88. The call center operates daily except Sundays, between 08:00 and 20:00.
How Much Is the Exhaust (Emission) Test Fee?
The exhaust emission test measures vehicle exhaust gas emissions. As of 2020, the exhaust emission test fee was set at 80 TRY including VAT, effective from January 1, 2020. Emission tests are conducted at vehicle inspection stations and payments are accepted in cash only; credit or debit cards are not accepted. These inspections are carried out within the TÜVTÜRK organization.
How Much Is the Brake Test Fee?
The 2020 brake test fees were published on the TÜVTÜRK website and vary by vehicle class. The fees announced were:
- 342.20 TRY for cars, minibuses, light trucks, private vehicles, off-road vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers,
- 462.56 TRY for buses, trucks, tankers and tractors with towing units,
- 174.64 TRY for tractors and motorized or non-motorized bicycles.
These amounts include VAT and are subject to annual change.
How to Check Vehicle Inspection Status?
To check the inspection status, log in to the e-Government (e-Devlet) system using your Turkish ID number and e-Government password and navigate to the inspection status inquiry page. By entering the vehicle plate number and inspection report number, you can see whether the last inspection validity date has passed. In our country, TÜVTÜRK is the authorized institution for vehicle inspections. Do not apply to organizations other than TÜVTÜRK for official inspection services and do not pay any vehicle inspection fee to unauthorized providers, as such inspections are not official.
How to Book a TÜVTÜRK Vehicle Inspection Appointment?
You can book a TÜVTÜRK appointment via the TÜVTÜRK website by following these steps:
- Enter the vehicle plate number.
- Select the city for the appointment.
- Choose the vehicle type.
- Select the desired service type.
- Choose the appointment date.
- Enter the last inspection validity date.
- Select the inspection station.
- Choose the inspection time.
- Provide required identity and contact information for before and after the appointment.
After completing these steps, bring the vehicle registration document and the vehicle to the chosen inspection station at the scheduled date and time to complete the inspection.
What Documents Are Required for Vehicle Inspection?
When going to a TÜVTÜRK inspection station, bring the following documents:
- Vehicle registration certificate (vehicle license)
- If the vehicle was recently purchased or transferred and registration has not yet been completed, a notary-certified temporary registration document
- Compulsory traffic insurance policy
- If the vehicle is brought by someone other than the owner, a power of attorney document
- An identity document showing the Turkish ID number, driver’s license, or passport
- If the vehicle uses LPG/CNG, the Fuel System Installation Certificate and a readable LPG cylinder label
How to Cancel a TÜVTÜRK Appointment?
To cancel a TÜVTÜRK appointment, visit the institution’s website and enter the same surname information used when booking to access and update or cancel the appointment. On that page you can reschedule or cancel the appointment up until the scheduled date and time. There is no fee for cancelling or changing appointment information; these services are free.