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Shaken preparation pack

Documents, quote comparison and your 90-day plan

01 / Documents and visit checklist
Make/model: __________________
Expiry: __________________
Mileage: __________________
Garage: __________________
Check your inspection certificate and electronic certificate record
Check compulsory insurance documentation and validity
Ask how the garage checks vehicle tax; electronic checks and recent payments can differ
Prepare maintenance records and service history
Note warning lights, noises and symptoms
Read vehicle weight, first registration and class from the certificate
Check the certificate’s OBD inspection designation with the garage
Confirm loaner, arrival time, vehicle downtime and payment method
Symptoms and garage questions
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Compare three garage quotes

Compare the same vehicle, weight and work scope. Ask for reasons and costs before authorizing additional work.

ItemABC
Garage, quote date and validity
Vehicle weight tax
Compulsory insurance
Statutory inspection fees
Inspection/service charge
Administration/handling
Necessary work and parts (itemize)
Optional work (compare separately)
Collection, loaner and other charges
Cash discounts and conditions
Total cash payment, including tax
Points (separate from cash payment)
Retest and cancellation terms
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Plan backwards from expiry

Expiry: _________________
Usual window begins: _________________
Contact date: _________________
Visit date/time: _________________

Around 90 days before

Read expiry from the certificate. Review budget, symptoms, dates and loaner needs. Contact several garages.

Usually from two calendar months before expiry

The usual renewal window that preserves remaining validity. Confirm the exact dates and applicable vehicle category.

Before your visit

Confirm scope, total, prior approval for extra work, payment and loaner arrangements.

Before expiry

Confirm inspection, necessary work and renewal are complete. If expired, do not drive on public roads; discuss transport with the garage.

Official information and free tools

MLIT — renewal window
MLIT electronic inspection certificate
車検.jp — date planner