Seongnam City to Hold Free Vehicle Inspection Event on November 2 to Support Safe Winter Driving

Replacement of Defective Wipers, Bulbs, and Air Conditioner Filters at Seongnam City Hall
Washer Fluid and Coolant Refill Services Provided

The "Free Vehicle Inspection Event for Seongnam Citizens" will be held on November 2, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the outdoor parking lot of Seongnam City Hall in Yeosu-dong, Jungwon-gu.

Transportation Planning Division - Scene from the free vehicle inspection event for Seongnam citizens. Provided by Seongnam City

This event, hosted by the Seongnam branch of the Gyeonggi-do Automotive Maintenance Business Association (KAFOS) and sponsored by Seongnam City, has been organized to prevent accidents caused by various vehicle defects and to help ensure safe driving during the winter season.

On the day of the event, 150 KAFOS mechanics will participate to inspect citizens' vehicles. The inspection covers major components such as the engine room, brake pads and linings, battery, and tires. If any defects are found in wipers, headlight and brake light bulbs, or air conditioner filters, they will be replaced free of charge.

Additionally, if engine oil, washer fluid, coolant, brake oil, or tire air pressure are found to be insufficient, they will be refilled on the spot. For vehicles that require more detailed inspection, an inspection report will be issued and guidance will be provided so that owners can receive further maintenance.

Citizens wishing to have their vehicles inspected should bring their vehicle registration and visit the site on the day of the event. However, rental cars, commercial vehicles, trucks over 1 ton, and imported cars are excluded from the event. Registration is available until 3:00 p.m. For electric vehicles, inspections will be limited to visual checks due to the nature of the vehicles.

The Seongnam branch of KAFOS consists of 220 member companies out of approximately 300 automotive maintenance businesses in the region, and has been holding the annual free vehicle inspection event for Seongnam citizens since 2007. Last year (October 2024), about 1,100 vehicles were inspected, providing services worth a total of 47 million won.

A Seongnam City official stated, "The free vehicle inspection for Seongnam citizens is a meaningful event that not only alleviates inconvenience and enhances vehicle safety for citizens, but also helps build trust in the automotive maintenance industry. We will continue to strive to ensure that more citizens can participate and enjoy a safer driving environment in the future."

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