FAQ
What are the operating hours of VICOM?
For details on our operating hours, please look here.
Where are VICOM Inspection Centres located?
We have 6 centres conveniently located island wide. Please look here for the locations of all centres.
Do I have to book an appointment for periodic inspection?
Why do I have to send my vehicle for inspection?
All vehicles driven on Singapore roads are required by law to undergo a road worthiness inspection process to ensure that they are environmentally-friendly and and have met the in-use safety and emission standards.
How long is the inspection process?
Inspection process for petrol-driven vehicles: no longer than 15mins. Inspection process for diesel-driven vehicles: estimated around 20 mins, due to the additional Chassis Dynamometer Smoke Test. (Excluding waiting time).
What is Chassis Dynamometer Smoke Test?
For more details of the CDST, please click here.
How much do I need to pay for the inspection?
Please look here for details of the price list.
How often should I send my car for inspection?
Please look here for the inspection schedule for all vehicle types.
How do I go about the vehicle inspection process?
You just have to drive your vehicle into the correct lane (pertaining to your vehicle type), and proceed to pay for the inspection at our cashier. Our inspector will take over your vehicle and drive it through the inspection lane. At the end of the inspection, you will be awarded the inspection certificate (subject to passing); otherwise you will have to return for a re-inspection. For details on the inspection process, please look here.
To skip the payment queue, you may opt for online-prepayment option, please look here.
Do I have to drive my vehicle through the inspection lane myself?
No, you do not have to do so. We have trained and experienced inspectors to take over the vehicles to conduct the inspection.
Self-drive option is also available upon request. Vehicle owners will be guided by inspectors throughout the inspection process.
I am driving a weekend / Off Peak car. What is the inspection procedure required?
Besides the mandatory road worthiness inspection, all weekend/Off Peak cars are to undergo the number plate seal inspection every year.
What documents do I need to bring for the vehicle inspection?
No document is required. You can check your vehicle due date at our website or you may subscribe to our VSIR for vehicle inspection reminder. Please look here.
Besides vehicle inspection, what other services does VICOM provide?
We provide related services like road tax renewal, motor and general insurance, evaluation of used cars, amongst others. Please look here for the comprehensive list of services.
What exactly is the Car Evaluation service?
We provide the Car Evaluation service to help used car buyers ascertain the external and internal condition of pre-owned cars they are interested in buying. We have different evaluation standards to cater to the various needs of our customers.
My IU is damaged. What do I do?
You may proceed to have your IU checked at any VICOM inspection centre (open from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday. Closed on Sundays/Public Holidays).
Does my IU come under warranty when I purchase it?
Every IU comes with a five-year warranty period starting from the date of purchase.
