Katsastuskontti’s services are customer-oriented, making car inspections as effortless and carefree as possible for our customers.

Below, you can find some answers to frequently asked questions about inspections.

WHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED FOR A CAR INSPECTION?

The technical part of the registration certificate is not needed for an inspection, but in some cases, it may make the inspection faster. If you have had your car’s emissions measured in advance, bring the emission certificate to the inspection.

CAN I DRIVE A DECOMMISSIONED CAR TO AN INSPECTION?

A decommissioned car can be driven to an inspection if you have booked the appointment in advance.

WHAT DOES A PERIODIC INSPECTION INCLUDE?

  • – Vehicle identification
  • – Axles, wheels and suspension
  • – Braking system
  • – Lights and electrical devices
  • – Environmental impact
  • – Chassis and body
  • – Steering equipment
  • – Other equipment and accessories
  • – Test drive and visibility
  • – Additional inspections

HOW DO I BOOK AN APPOINTMENT FOR KATSASTUSKONTTI?

You can book an appointment on our website www.katsastuskontti.fi.
Drive your car to us, leave the keys with us, and we will take care of the inspection while you do your shopping at the shopping centre. Easy and convenient!

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON CAUSES FOR A FAILED CAR INSPECTION?

  1. Axles, wheels and suspension – Front axle system
  2. Lights and electrical devices – Registration plate light
  3. Lights and electrical devices – Low beam headlights
  4. Lights and electrical devices – Headlights
  5. Braking systems – Parking brake dynamometer test
  6. Axles, wheels and suspension – Suspension and shock absorbers
  7. Test drive and visibility – Windshield and wiper systems
  8. Braking systems – Service brake
  9. Lights and electrical devices – Additional lights
  10. Axles, wheels and suspension – Rear axle system

Source: Traficom’s 2020 statistics of the ten most common inspection failure causes (passenger cars between 3 and 15 years old)


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