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Documents, quote comparison and your 90-day plan
01 / Documents and visit checklistMake/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
車検.jpShaken preparation pack · ¥0Compare three garage quotes
Compare the same vehicle, weight and work scope. Ask for reasons and costs before authorizing additional work.
| Item | A | B | C |
|---|
| 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 | | | |
車検.jpShaken preparation pack · ¥0Plan 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