Statutory costs
Confirm vehicle criteria and effective dates
- Vehicle weight tax
- Compulsory insurance
- Inspection fees
Check that the rate table is current
A SMARTER WAY TO SHAKENYour next inspection.
Your next inspection.
On your terms.
Know when to book. Know what to ask. Turn your next inspection into a clear plan.
Free tools. No registration needed.PLAN EARLY. DRIVE CONFIDENTLY.Start planning 90 days before expiry.
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47Prefectures in the directory
90 daysA practical planning horizon
2 monthsStandard early renewal window
Start for freeTools need no registration
車検.jp / SHAKEN INSPECTION
Plan your Shaken costs and dates, for free.
車検.jp provides free planning tools and guides for vehicle inspections in Japan: check expiry dates, compare itemized quotes, prepare a cost sheet and explore all 47 prefectures.
The free tools and area guides are available now. Inspections and repairs are performed by service providers. Garage referrals, confirmed bookings and quote replies are not yet available.
FREE · NO ACCOUNT NEEDEDYour next inspection.
Your next inspection.
Start with a free estimate.
Share your vehicle, location and expiry date in one simple estimate request. No phone number or payment card required.
- Two steps: your car, then your email
- Marketing emails are your choice
- Separate confirmation before garage sharing
Your free preparation kit, too.
Documents, a checklist and questions for your garage. Available even without signing up.
Open the preparation kitEstimate requests are currently in intake testing. Requests are saved, but confirmation emails and estimate replies have not started yet.
- 1Car & timing
- 2Email & consent
First, tell us about your car.
Required unless marked optional.
COSTS, WITHOUT THE GUESSWORKStart with the complete picture.
Start with the complete picture.
Make the costs clear.
Inspection, repairs and running costs. Build a plan with figures you have checked.
Compare repair and replacementTHE SHAKEN TOOLBOX / FREEA clearer picture.
A clearer picture.
One calculation away.
Dates, inspection costs, everyday ownership. Start with the number you need. No email signup required.
QUICK TOTAL
Check your quoted total
Enter confirmed, tax-inclusive amounts. Unknown extras mean this is not a final price.
Your entered quote total—
Open the detailed vehicle and tax cost sheetDo not count reward points as cash discounts. Inputs are not saved or submitted.
How many days do I have?
Find your inspection window from the expiry date.
Compare two garage quotes
Compare line items and ask about the differences.
Repair or replace?
Compare spending and remaining vehicle value.
What does my car cost monthly?
Plan for fuel, parking, maintenance and annual bills.
SMALL QUESTIONS. CLEAR ANSWERS.Less uncertainty.
Less uncertainty.
A clearer way forward.
Your timing, your budget, your questions. Bring the details together and choose your next step at your own pace.
ONE JAPAN. EVERY JOURNEY.Your neighborhood.
Explore the Japan directory
Your neighborhood.
Your next journey.
From Hokkaido to Okinawa. Address and area information for all 47 prefectures, in one place.
1,892City, ward & town units
120,874Local postal-area pages
Nationwide address data from Japan Post.
Estimate requests are in intake testing. Garage referrals are not yet available.
JAPAN / AREA EXPLORER
SELECTED AREATokyoExplore area Illustrative geographic guide. Lights mark major cities, not garages or booking availability.
YOUR PERSONAL SHAKEN PLANFrom “there’s time”
Understand the two-month rule
From “there’s time”
to “I’m ready.”
Enter the date on your inspection certificate and make time for the steps ahead.
90
days ahead: prepare and compareReview your car, budget, and availability.
2
calendar months: renewal windowThe standard window preserving remaining validity.
renew before the expiry dateConfirm documents and arrangements in good time.
Your inspection scheduleFREE
GET TO KNOW YOUR CARConfidence starts
Confidence starts
with the details.
Choose a component. Know what to ask.
Illustrative concept, not a model-specific technical diagram or diagnosis.
01 / 08
Brakes
Confidence starts with stopping.
Ask a garage about pads, discs, fluid leaks, and operation. If replacement is proposed, request the measured condition and reason.
A question for your garage“Which part is worn, and what did you measure?”
Read the preparation guide車検.jp provides preparation information. We do not perform inspections or repairs. These are examples of key discussion areas, not a complete statutory inspection checklist.
MLIT: inspection and maintenance information ↗
UNDERSTAND THE CHECKLook beyond the surface.
Look beyond the surface.
Prepare the right questions.
OBD markings and warning lights. Use your certificate to prepare questions for a provider.
Check OBD and documents
THE RIGHT QUESTIONS CHANGE EVERYTHINGBecause your car matters.
Because your car matters.
Ask beyond the price.
Understand what will be checked, what needs replacing, and why. Then decide.
How to choose a garageFIND YOUR MAKE / JAPANESE & GLOBAL MARQUESMakes and models
Marks identify vehicles. No manufacturer partnership, certification, or endorsement is implied. Some use familiar previous designs. Logo sources ↗
A–Z / FIND YOUR CARFor the car you know.
For the car you know.
A plan you can understand.
Japanese makes, imports, and much-loved older cars. Start with your vehicle, then build a budget and the right questions.
TOYOTAトヨタ
Hondaホンダ
NISSAN日産
SUZUKIスズキ
DAIHATSUダイハツ
MAZDAマツダ
SUBARUスバル
MITSUBISHI三菱
LEXUSレクサス
BMWビー・エム・ダブリュー
Mercedes-Benzメルセデス・ベンツ
Audiアウディ66 marques and commercial makers. You can enter an unlisted model, too.
Open the A–Z directoryListings identify vehicles, not manufacturer partnerships. Model examples are not a complete current-sales catalog.
WHEN TIME MATTERS
Start with what matters now.
Before making a rushed decision, clarify your deadline, costs, and what to tell the garage.
01
Expiry is close
Prepare a garage message with dates, loaner needs, and cost questions.
02Unsure about OBD?
Use your certificate to prepare the right garage questions.
03Need a clearer total?
Separate statutory and service costs; apply a confirmed discount.
04Breakdown or puncture
Prioritize safety, check existing cover, and confirm charges.
USEFUL TODAY. READY FOR TOMORROW.Useful when you need it.
Useful when you need it.
Ready when it matters.
Practical help before any signup. Plan your dates, compare costs, and prepare for the unexpected.
01
Inspection date planner
Find your inspection window, count the days, and save a calendar event.
Use free tool02
Quote comparison
Compare two itemized quotes and identify questions before authorizing work.
Use free tool03
Ownership & fuel budget
Turn mileage, fuel economy, parking, and annual bills into a monthly budget.
Use free tool04
Emergency action guide
For a breakdown, tire problem, or expired inspection: organize your next steps.
Use free tool05
Free inspection preparation kit
A printable checklist with your expiry date, documents, and garage questions.
Use free tool06
Vehicle inspection budget
Build a transparent total from reference weight tax and confirmed provider charges.
Use free tool07
OBD certificate check
Check the certificate marking and prepare questions about OBD inspection.
Use free tool08
Urgent garage request builder
Prepare a clear message with your deadline, vehicle, and loaner-car needs.
Use free tool09
Repair or replace comparison
Compare a costly inspection or repair against replacement over the same period.
Use free toolJAF’s FY2025 leading call-out reasons include flat batteries and tire punctures. In February 2026, Japan’s National Consumer Affairs Center warned about billing disputes with roadside services found online. View sources ↗
BEYOND INSPECTION DAYBeyond inspection day,
Explore car-care guidesBeyond inspection day,
for life with your car.
UNDERSTAND THE TOTALThe total is clearer
Read the cost guideThe total is clearer
when you break it down.
Service charges
Provider-specific services
- Inspection and maintenance work
- Administration and handling
- Exactly what is included
Understand the scope behind the name
Additional work
Costs based on vehicle condition
- Replacement parts
- Repair and fitting labor
- Optional maintenance
Understand the reason before authorizing
MORE TIME FOR WHAT MATTERSMake room for
Make room for
the good part.
Family trips and everyday commutes. Put your documents, questions, and dates into one free preparation kit.
Open the free preparation kitKNOW THE TERMS. KEEP THE VALUE.A good offer deserves
How to compare offersA good offer deserves
a closer look.
01
Points after booking and completion楽天Car車検 / Rakuten Car
The official page lists 500 regular points, plus 100 conditional points for completion at least one month before expiry. Mobile-subscriber bonuses have separate requirements.
Check Rakuten booking and inspection requirements, participating stores, entry conditions, and deadlines. Points are not an immediate cash discount.
02
Store and plan-specific savings車検のコバック / Kobac
The official menu page lists maximum discounts by plan and conditions for its low-price guarantee.
Confirm the tax-inclusive total and eligibility with the local store. Conditions include local comparisons; statutory charges and additional repairs are excluded from the guarantee.
03
Official booking campaignホリデー車検 / Holiday
Check booking campaigns published on the official site. Prize draws or gifts are different from guaranteed price reductions.
Confirm the booking channel, inspection period, store eligibility, and any entry requirement with the provider. 車検.jp does not issue the benefit.
Information checked on official pages on September 23, 2026. Current availability and eligibility are not guaranteed; terms may change or end. These are not 車検.jp coupons or partner benefits. Any advertising links are labeled “Ad / PR” and may earn a referral fee under the program conditions.
READY FOR YOUR NEXT VISITBefore your garage visit,
Before your garage visit,
put the details together.
Your dates, model and loaner needs. Build a clear message to send to your garage.
Prepare my garage messageFROM PLANNING TO YOUR APPOINTMENTReady for the next step?
Ready for the next step?
Make a clear garage request.
Bring your deadline, vehicle and preferred dates to an official provider. Confirm acceptance and the total directly.
Explore booking options- 01
Dates and vehicle
Prepare expiry, preferred dates and model
- 02
A suitable provider
Check location, loaner and OBD support
- 03
Quote and appointment
Agree terms after the garage confirms
A CLEAR START / NO MONTHLY FEE
Pricing and available servicesNo monthly fee to prepare your inspection.
Free tools for your dates, costs and documents. Start without a payment card.
REAL EXPERIENCES. EARNED TRUST.Better tools start
Better tools start
with your experience.
We do not yet have verified inspection-customer reviews to publish. Tell us what worked in the free tools and what needs improving.
Share tool feedbackA real experience deserves a clear label.
Tool feedback is not an inspection review. We do not invent customer names, portraits or testimonials.
Feedback is reviewed privately to improve the serviceTRUST, BY DESIGNYour information.
Your information.
Your decision.
Use a tool. Save a result if it helps. Decide separately whether to share contact details.
Read our privacy approachFree tools without registration
Emergency guidance and the preparation kit stay accessible without an email.
Email access is not identity verification
Inbox access does not establish identity, ownership, or documentary expiry verification.
Know the recipient before sharing
Future referral requests will identify recipients and purpose before collecting consent.
THE SHAKEN JOURNALRead a little deeper.
Explore all guidesRead a little deeper.
Choose with more clarity.
PlanningIN-DEPTH · WITH PRIMARY SOURCES
When to Book Shaken: A 90-Day Plan Around Japan’s Inspection Deadline
Understand the two-calendar-month renewal window and build a realistic schedule for estimates, documents, repairs, and transportation.
Read the guide
Costs and estimatesIN-DEPTH · WITH PRIMARY SOURCES
How to Compare Shaken Quotes: Itemized Costs and Potential Extras
Compare like-for-like estimates by separating statutory charges, workshop services, condition-based repairs, and the practical costs of being without your car.
Read the guide
Inspection and paperworkIN-DEPTH · WITH PRIMARY SOURCES
Expired or expiring shaken: a practical plan to stop, renew, and return safely
Check the exact expiry date, arrange renewal or lawful transport, and keep your household moving while the car is unavailable. A practical guide to paperwork, quotes, and a controlled return to the road.
Read the guide
Batteries & Electrical CareIN-DEPTH · WITH PRIMARY SOURCES
Battery Care and Safe Troubleshooting for Gasoline, Hybrid, and Electric Cars
Understand warning signs, organize preventive checks, and request help safely. Learn how auxiliary battery problems differ from traction battery issues in hybrids and EVs, with practical maintenance and travel worksheets.
Read the guide
Breakdown planningIN-DEPTH · WITH PRIMARY SOURCES
Roadside emergencies in Japan: safer decisions and fewer surprise tow bills
Put people first, make the necessary emergency calls, then use verified assistance contacts. Learn how to describe symptoms, coordinate a tow, review costs, and prepare for a battery or other breakdown.
Read the guideChoosing a garageIN-DEPTH · WITH PRIMARY SOURCES
Choosing a Dealership, Inspection Chain, or Independent Garage in Japan
A practical framework for comparing inspection providers by work scope, approval procedures, scheduling, and follow-up, with questions that make competing estimates easier to understand.
Read the guide01How early can I renew my inspection?＋
Since April 1, 2025, the standard renewal window that preserves remaining certificate validity begins two calendar months before expiry. Confirm the exact expiry date on your certificate or electronic record.
02Does the 90-day plan mean I can renew 90 days early?＋
No. Ninety days is a planning horizon for comparing options and arranging appointments. It is different from the two-calendar-month renewal window.
03Does 車検.jp inspect or repair cars?＋
We provide information and planning tools. We do not inspect or repair vehicles. Garage referrals and quote requests are not yet available.
04Can I book a garage anywhere in Japan?＋
The address and postal-code directory covers Japan, but garage booking is not available yet. Geographic coverage does not establish partner coverage or appointment availability.
05Do I have to provide an email to use the tools?＋
The free tools, preparation kit, and emergency guide do not require registration. Member profiles use Sign in with ChatGPT. Update preferences are optional.
06What does email verification establish?＋
Using an email confirmation link demonstrates access to that inbox. It is separate from identity verification, vehicle ownership, or documentary verification of an inspection expiry date.