Renewing our motor vehicle registration is an annual affair and we usually want to get it done with as quickly and smoothly as possible. We have but one choice when it comes to getting these renewals done, and this option is taking the long road to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and emission centers.
But, fret no more. The new private Motor Vehicle Inspection System (MVIS) are opening very soon – have a look below to get to know more about it.
What to expect from the MVIS facilities
The MVIS centers have big parking spaces as they seek to accommodate as many vehicles as they can. The whole testing process is expected to run for 15 minutes for lightweight vehicles and 10 minutes for motorcycles to avoid long lines of vehicles in the waiting area.
Motorcycles are processed at their own lanes separate from the cars. This is because motorbikes are way smaller and every component can easily be checked by the technicians.
The MVIS facilities will have their own power generator, as per LTO guideline – so no more delays in case of unexpected power interruptions in their particular areas. CCTVs will cover the entire process of the testing with one camera capturing the number plate of the vehicle in testing.
A total of 32 MVIS centers located in the different parts of the country are expected to open in the next few weeks. Additional locations will be available in the coming months.
The MVIS 5-Step Guide
1. Receiving Area
This is your first stop when you get to your local MVIS center. You are to give your keys to a 'car jockey' who will do the initial inspection while you sit and wait inside a comfortable, air-conditioned lounge. The initial inspection consists of checking any issues that will cause your car or motorcycle to fail the test; like busted lights, faulty electricals, cracks on windshield, bald tires and other automotive hitches. If the car jockey sees any of these, he will advise you not to proceed with the process so as not to waste the testing fee amounting to Php1,800.
For motorcycles and tricycles, riders/operators will be charged Php 600.
2. Presentation of OR/CR
You will provide photocopies of your car’s official receipt and certificate of registration (OR/CR). Their computer system is linked to the LTO’s data hub – so if your vehicle information doesn’t match those on the LTO files, again, the unit will not be allowed to proceed to the testing area.
3. Ocular Inspection
Having passed Steps 1 and 2 (which by the way is called Station 1), the in-house technicians at the MVIS facility will conduct a visual inspection to determine the car's roadworthiness. This includes the engine, underchassis, exhaust and electrical wirings, among others.
4. Vehicle Inspection
This is Station 2, or what they call the 'computerized testing' bay. In here, the car shall undergo a series of test to measure exhaust and horn loudness levels, steering mechanism, speedometer, light illuminations, brake system, wheel camber and alignment. Emission testing shall also be done at this bay so there's no more need to go to a separate Emission Center.
5. Electronic transmittal of vehicle tests to the LTO in real time
Upon completion of Steps 1 to 4, all test results will be automatically relayed online to the LTO main data hub in real time. A printed hard copy will be given to you as a personal copy.
In the event that your vehicle fail any of the series of tests, you still have a chance to come back and do a re-testing – provided you have already dealt with your car's issues and made the necessary repairs. Re-testing will cost only half of the original fee (Php 900 for cars, Php 300 for motorcycles).
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