Services
Vehicle Inspection Service
A preparation check before the mandatory roadworthiness inspection identifies the defects most likely to cause problems at the station — so you arrive with confidence.
What does Vehicle Inspection Service involve at Alpay Servis?
A preparation check before the mandatory roadworthiness inspection identifies the defects most likely to cause problems at the station — so you arrive with confidence.
Arriving at the inspection station prepared
In Turkey, periodic roadworthiness inspection is a legal requirement: private cars are inspected at the end of their third year and every two years after that, while commercially registered vehicles are inspected after their first year and then annually. For many owners — especially international residents unfamiliar with the process — the inspection day carries unnecessary stress. A preparation check removes most of it.
What usually causes a failed inspection
The majority of adverse findings at inspection stations are avoidable: a blown bulb, a worn tyre, uneven handbrake performance, an emissions issue or a permanently lit warning lamp. None of these are difficult to correct — but discovered at the station, they mean a flagged defect and a follow-up visit.
What the preparation check covers
- Lighting, indicators and warning systems
- Brake and handbrake performance
- Tyre tread depth and condition
- Visible exhaust and emission-related defects
- Mandatory equipment and document reminders
Anything found is reported to you first; corrections are carried out only with your approval.
How to plan it
Book the preparation check a reasonable time before your inspection appointment, so identified items can be corrected without time pressure. Appointments at our Bornova, İzmir workshop can be arranged through the online form or by phone. Please note the check prepares your car for the official inspection — it does not replace it.
What Does This Service Cover?
- Check of lighting, indicator and warning systems
- Review of brake system and handbrake performance
- Assessment of tyre tread depth and overall condition
- Inspection of visible exhaust and emission-related defects
- Reminders about mandatory equipment and documents
- Identified defects corrected with your approval
Signs You May Need This
- Your inspection date is approaching and you are unsure the car is ready
- Warning lights stay permanently lit on the dashboard
- A previous inspection ended with defects being flagged
- The car has known faults that could affect the result
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is the roadworthiness inspection required in Turkey?
Private passenger cars are inspected at the end of their third year and every two years thereafter; commercially registered vehicles are inspected after the first year and then annually. It is worth tracking the date from your registration documents.
Why is a preparation check worthwhile?
The defects most frequently flagged at inspection stations involve lighting, brakes, tyres and emissions. Finding and correcting these in advance noticeably reduces the chance of a failed result and a repeat inspection process.
Does this check replace the official inspection?
No. The mandatory inspection can only be performed at licensed stations. Our preparation check is groundwork that sends your car to that inspection complete and ready; you can book via the online form or call us.
Book Your Service Appointment
Choose the day and time that suit you; our team will confirm your appointment.
