Your vehicle must follow all laws and regulations for safety, condition, and operation.  You should get a vehicle mechanical and safety inspection at least once a year. An inspection will include a check of your car’s most critical safety items, including brakes, steering parts, tires, and lights.
Complete maintenance requirement list below:

Visual overview and legal registration:
  • RC Copy
  • Valid insurance

Brake tests:

  • Parking brake
  • Service brake, 3mm or more (25% of the life of the brakes or more, typically)

Exhaust system:

  • Undamaged exhaust system components/muffler
  • No visible blue or black smoke

Steering and suspension

  • Steering wheel and box
  • Suspension/front end
  • Springs
  • Shocks
  • Vehicle height

Horn

  • Sound horn to test for adequate signal
  • The horn must be securely fastened to the vehicle

Glazing, glass, and windshield wipers

  • Windshield, no cracks; no chips in the line of sight
  • Windshield wipers and washer in working order
  • Windows, no cracks
  • Tint to legal specifications

Engine and powertrain

  • Engine, including all subcomponents
    • Cooling system 
    • Lubrication system
    • Electrical and electronic management systems
  • Transmission, including clutch, torque converter, and similar components
  • All fluids and lubricants
  • No check engine light, warning lights, or recalls 

Visibility and lighting devices

  • Headlight aim
  • Headlights and rear lights working, no bulbs burned out
  • Hazard lights, directionals/stop/reverse lights, and license plate light(s)
  • Reflectors
  • Rearview mirror
  • Mirrors (general)

Tires and wheels

  • 4/32” or greater tread depth (50% or higher of tread, typically)
  • Six years old or newer
  • No cuts, gouges, bulges, or bubbles in the sidewall

Seat belts and airbags

  • No airbag warning lights or recalls
  • No safety restraint system (SRS) or occupant classification system (OCS) warning lights or recalls 

Body, including all seals and panels

  • No hanging body panels
  • No damage to the floor pan, cowl panel, or structural pillars


Please note that if Zoomcar learn of quality, safety, or maintenance issue with your vehicle, we may temporarily restrict your listing and ask you to get a mechanic’s report.