Every year, PUSPAKOM performs more than 3 million vehicle inspections.
PUSPAKOM, a Malaysian computerised vehicle inspection company, inspects modified vehicles and commercial or private vehicles before being sold or bought.
If you are unfamiliar with the procedures, sending your car in for a Puspakom inspection may seem daunting and confusing. Do not worry, as the procedures are simple.
Read on as we list the inspections offered by PUSPAKOM, procedures, and required documents.
Why is PUSPAKOM inspection important?
PUSPAKOM is a vehicle inspection company appointed by the Malaysian Government to undertake all mandatory inspections for commercial and private vehicles.
The inspection helps guarantee a vehicle’s safety and compliance with the regulations set by the authorities.
Types of inspections
There are several vehicle inspections available at PUSPAKOM. You may refer to this article to identify the inspection needed for your vehicle:
Periodic inspection
According to the Road Transport Act 1987, it is a requirement for commercial vehicles to undergo a routined inspection at PUSPAKOM every six months.
The periodic inspection applies to all commercial vehicles, including a taxi, rental car, limousine taxi, bus, minibus, van and jeep. A fee of RM50 is charged for each periodic inspection.
Transfer of ownership
The Road Transport Act 1987 also requires all private vehicles to undergo a Transfer of Ownership Inspection at PUSPAKOM before the ownership transfer.
This inspection helps protect the new vehicle owner from buying or owning an unlawful vehicle, such as a cut-and-joined vehicle.
You need to pay RM30 for the inspection’s fee.
*Note: If you have misplaced or lost your original car grant, you may refer to our previous article to learn how to replace your lost car grant.
Preliminary inspection
New or used commercial vehicles whose ownership has yet to be changed must undergo a Preliminary Inspection before they are registered with the Road Transport Department. This ensures that the vehicle complies with its construction and standards of use.
You need to pay between RM30 to RM90 for the inspection’s fee.
Hire Purchase inspection
According to the Hire Purchase Act 1967, any buyer applying for a loan to purchase a used vehicle must send the car for a Hire Purchase Inspection. This inspection helps protect buyers of used vehicles from buying an illegal or unroadworthy vehicle.
You need to pay RM60 for the inspection’s fee.
Voluntary vehicle inspection
Voluntary Vehicle Inspection helps you understand the conditions of your vehicle. You will understand better what maintenance requirements are needed to ensure your vehicle’s roadworthiness.
However, it is not a mandatory inspection under the Road Transport Act.
You need to pay RM50 for the inspection’s fee.
Special inspection
Special Inspection is mandatory for the following vehicles:
- Private vehicles with expired road tax of more than 3 years
- Commercial or private vehicles that undergo vehicle modifications – auto body, chassis or engine modification
- Interchange of car plate numbers
- New or used imported vehicles to be registered with the Road Transport Department
- Other types of requirements requested by the Road Transport Department
The inspection fees vary based on the type of vehicle ranging from RM30 to RM90.
Required documents
The necessary documents may vary according to the inspection type. You may refer to PUSPAKOM’s website or call them to ask for details on the required documents.
How to book an appointment?
You may set an appointment online to arrange for an inspection at any PUSPAKOM inspection centre. Simply log on to PUSPAKOM’s official website or download the MyPUSPAKOM app from Google Play to secure your appointment.
Follow these steps to make an online appointment:
- Visit MyPUSPAKOM’s website.
- Register an individual account for a private vehicle or a trading account for a commercial vehicle.
- Provide vehicle details to make an appointment.
- Select the type, venue, date, and time of inspection.
- Provide the details of the vehicle carrier who will be present for the inspection.
- Confirm appointment details.
- Make a payment online.
You will receive a Booking Confirmation Slip via email, which you need to bring on the appointment day.
Inspection standards
PUSPAKOM follows strict standards to ensure the safety and roadworthiness of a vehicle by carrying out the following inspection:
- Identification check – Verifying the registration, chassis, and engine numbers against the documentation
- Brake test – Checking the brake’s efficiency
- Emission test – Measuring the gasses emitted from the vehicle’s engine
- Tinted glass – Measuring visible light transmission rating of windscreens and windows in accordance with the tinted windows regulation
- Side-slip test – Testing the alignment of the tyres and road handling effectiveness
- Above carriage check – Examining the upper body of a vehicle for any defects
- Under carriage check – Visually examining the under-carriage to screen for potential defects
- Headlight Test – Measuring the vehicle’s light beam condition
- Suspension Test – Testing the suspension system
- Speedometer – Checking the accuracy of the speedometer against the speed of the wheels
Secure a vehicle inspection at PUSPAKOM
We hope you find this article helpful to assist you in identifying the type of inspection that your car may need in the future. For more information, refer to PUSPAKOM’s official website.
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