Carro is set to become the first private operator to handle Malaysia’s vehicle ownership-transfer inspections outside Puspakom, opening up a part of the market that had long been served by one main player.
The Ministry of Transport (MOT) said Carro Technology Sdn Bhd would operate eight Motor Vehicle Inspection Centres from June 16.
These centres would handle MV15, the inspection process required before a privately owned used vehicle can be transferred to a new owner.
The eight Carro centres are located in Glenmarie, Wangsa Melawati, Kajang, Klang, Bayan Lepas, Melaka, Muar and Johor Baru.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the move would give motorists more choice, while inspection fees would remain regulated. The fee stays at RM30, or RM37.80 including processing fee and Sales and Service Tax (SST).
Carro must also meet conditions set by the Road Transport Department. These include approved inspection equipment, a link to the MySIKAP online vehicle-administration system, trained inspectors and dedicated staff or lanes for ownership-transfer checks.
Six companies had received licences for private ownership-transfer inspections, with Carro the first to begin operations. Other operators preparing centres include Carsome Academy, Car Medic and Beriman Gold.
For electrified cars and battery EVs, the inspection basics are still familiar. Vehicle identity, lights, tyres, brakes and suspension apply whether the car runs on petrol, hybrid power or battery power.
JPJ’s equipment rules for licensed Motor Vehicle Inspection Centres also include the need for tools to check electric-vehicle energy-storage systems. These are listed as Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) equipment under United Nations Regulation 100, which covers safety requirements for electric powertrains.
Used-EV buyers should keep the limits in mind. An MV15 inspection is not a full used-EV evaluation, and it does not replace a battery health report, high-voltage diagnostic scan or brand-specialist inspection.
