Free Vehicle Inspections Ahead of Chuseok: Ulsan City to Offer Services at 60 Locations on the 13th

From Oil and Tire Checks
to Free Replacement of Select Consumable Parts

With the Chuseok holiday approaching, Ulsan City is launching a free vehicle safety inspection for citizens preparing for long-distance travel.

On September 13, Ulsan City, together with the Ulsan City Association of Automobile Maintenance Enterprises, will conduct a free vehicle safety inspection to ensure that citizens can travel safely to their hometowns for the holidays.

A total of 60 member businesses from the association will participate in this inspection. Professional mechanics are volunteering on their days off to check the condition of citizens' vehicles and replace certain consumable parts free of charge.

This inspection is part of the “2026 Free Vehicle Safety Inspection Support Project.” It is intended to prevent breakdowns during the holiday period through preemptive vehicle checks, enhance traffic safety for citizens, and help reduce the costs of maintaining vehicles.

This year, the free safety inspection will be conducted three times in total. At the first inspection held on July 12, around 2,000 vehicles participated, reflecting the high level of public interest.

The second inspection will take place on September 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 60 association-affiliated locations of the Ulsan Metropolitan City Association of Automobile Maintenance Enterprises.

The inspection is open to passenger vehicles and vans owned by Ulsan citizens. Cargo trucks and commercial vehicles are excluded from this service.

Citizens who wish to participate should bring their vehicle registration certificate and visit the association location corresponding to the vehicle owner’s residential address. However, on-site registration may close early depending on the number of waiting vehicles and the situation at each location.

The free inspection covers checks and necessary top-ups of various fluids such as engine oil, brake fluid, and coolant, as well as inspections of major parts including the drive system and tires.

Some consumable items, such as wiper blades and brake light bulbs, can be replaced free of charge. Other consumables can also be replaced if the owner wishes, but the owner will be responsible for the cost.

The list of participating inspection sites can be found on Ulsan City’s official website. Citizens are encouraged to visit the nearest participating association location for their inspection.

What makes this program especially meaningful is that association members working in the professional vehicle maintenance industry are volunteering their time, even on holidays, to support the safe operation of citizens’ vehicles.

An official from Ulsan City said, "Ahead of the Chuseok holidays, we hope this free safety inspection will help prevent vehicle breakdowns and ensure citizens drive safely. We will continue to carry out a variety of inspections and preventive activities to promote a culture of automotive safety and prevent traffic accidents."

The official added, "Citizens who are unable to take part in this inspection are encouraged to take advantage of the third free safety inspection scheduled before the winter season to check their vehicle in advance."

Ulsan City Free Car Inspection Notice.

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