Nowon-gu Partners with Kapos to Provide Free Vehicle Safety Inspection Service

Free Vehicle Inspection for Safe Traffic Culture on Chuseok Holiday Travel from 10 AM to 3 PM on September 1 at Nowon-gu Office Parking Lot
Detailed Checks Using Inspection Sheets for Tire and Brake Pad Conditions

Nowon-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Oh Seung-rok) announced that it will provide a free vehicle safety inspection service in celebration of Chuseok to ensure residents have a safe journey home.

The district has been offering free vehicle maintenance services in collaboration with local repair shops during periods requiring long-distance travel, such as the Chuseok holiday. With 294 vehicles inspected in 2022 and 356 in 2023, over 300 vehicles have participated annually, reflecting strong support from residents.

This year, a free safety inspection will again be conducted ahead of the long-distance Chuseok travel period. The goal is to raise awareness of the importance of vehicle maintenance and to foster a safe automotive traffic culture.

The inspections will be carried out by professional mechanics volunteering their skills. About 40 companies affiliated with the Kapos (Seoul Automobile Specialized Repair Business Association) Nowon-gu branch (Branch Chief Lee Kyung-jae) will participate, targeting passenger cars and small vans.

Inspection items include ▲refilling washer fluid, coolant, and engine oil ▲checking the condition of tires and brake pads ▲inspecting the air conditioner, various belts, wipers, and lighting devices.

The free vehicle safety inspection service will be held on September 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ground parking lot of Nowon-gu Office. Any Nowon-gu resident can receive a free inspection by visiting within the designated time without a prior reservation.

Residents visiting for the free safety inspection service will receive a detailed basic check by mechanics using an inspection checklist, along with professional consultations related to safe driving.

Meanwhile, during the Chuseok holiday, the district will provide free access to 27 public parking lots operated by the district and 526 parking spaces at 15 schools within the district, including Shingye Elementary, Gongneung Middle, Junggye Middle, and Nowon High School, where opening agreements have been completed, to facilitate residents' convenience.

Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon-gu, said, “This free inspection event was prepared to help residents drive safely during the period when vehicle use increases after the summer vacation,” adding, “We hope everyone has a comfortable and safe holiday by checking their vehicle condition in advance.”