Free vehicle checkups The Department of Land Transport invites the public to receive free vehicle inspections before traveling during New Year 2026, without any service charges, including checks of fluids, filters, and suspension at network service centers nationwide.
Mr. Sorapong Paitoonpong, Director-General of the Department of Land Transport, stated that the New Year festival is a long holiday period when many people travel back to their hometowns and tourists visit various destinations, leading to heavy road usage.
Ensuring vehicles are in good condition is important for driver safety. The Department of Land Transport, in collaboration with public and private partners, has organized the "Free Vehicle Inspection for Safe Driving" campaign to provide basic pre-trip inspections for cars and motorcycles covering more than 20 items at no cost, such as:
Additionally, some agencies offer checks on ball joints, wheel bearings, fuel tanks, fuel pipes and connectors, and provide discounts on some spare parts. Vehicle owners can bring their cars and motorcycles to service centers of public and private network partners nationwide displaying signs for the free vehicle inspection campaign from now until 31 Dec 2025.
The Department of Land Transport is committed to facilitating convenience and safety for the public by working with partners to promote awareness among vehicle owners about the importance of pre-trip vehicle, engine, and component inspections. This effort has received strong cooperation from numerous public and private sector partners, including:
- Thai Motorcycle Entrepreneurs Association
- Thai-European Business Association (TEBA)
- Thai Private Vehicle Inspection Association
- Thai Automotive Industry Association
- Thailand Automotive Institute
- Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.
- Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- Tri Petch Isuzu Sales Co., Ltd.
- Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- Hyundai Mobility (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- MG Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- Thai Honda Co., Ltd.
- Thai Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
- Kawasaki Motor Enterprise (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- Suzuki Motosales Corporation (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- Motor Accident Victims Protection Company Limited
- Viriyah Insurance Public Company Limited
- Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited
- B-Quik Company Limited
- Forceway (Thailand) Co., Ltd., also known as AUTO QUIKS
- TC Subaru (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- Shell Company of Thailand Limited
- Car World Club Company Limited
- Mazda Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- Suzuki Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- Siam Michelin Co., Ltd.
- PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited
- Bridgestone A.C.T. (Thailand) Co., Ltd., also known as Cockpit
- PTG Energy Public Company Limited, also known as Autobacs centers
Moreover, drivers must strictly follow traffic laws, study and plan their routes, and prepare physically for long-distance driving. They should rest sufficiently and, if feeling tired or drowsy during travel, stop at rest areas. Extra caution is advised when driving on unfamiliar routes to ensure safer travel during the New Year 2026 festival.