South Korea’s Five Automakers to Offer Free Vehicle Inspections for Lunar New Year Holiday

By Lee Seongjin Posted : January 29, 2026, 08:09 Updated : January 29, 2026, 08:09
Photo: Renault Korea
[Photo=Renault Korea]
The Korea Automobile & Mobility Association (KAMA) said Wednesday it will run a “2026 Lunar New Year free vehicle inspection service” with five domestic automakers to help drivers travel safely during the holiday period.

The inspections will be offered for three days, from 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 11 to 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 13, with Hyundai Motor, Kia, GM Korea, Renault Korea and KG Mobility (KGM) participating. Renault Korea will begin earlier, on Feb. 9.

Hyundai will provide the service at 1,206 partner service shops (Bluehands). Kia will offer inspections at 17 company-run service centers and 743 partner shops (Auto Q).

GM Korea will operate through 375 partner service centers. Renault Korea will offer inspections at seven company-run service centers and 361 partner centers. KG Mobility will provide the service at two company-run service centers and 310 partner centers.

Customers who visit designated centers during the period can receive checks of engine and climate-control systems, tire pressure and wear, brake and pad wear, coolant and various oils, wipers and fuses.

If needed after the inspection, services such as topping up washer fluid will be provided on the spot at no charge.

Each automaker will also keep emergency roadside response teams on standby to provide quick support in case of breakdowns or traffic accidents.



* This article has been translated by AI.
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