Quick Answer: Ensure your tyres, brakes, fluids, battery and fuel are all in good condition. Have your licence, RC, insurance & pollution certificate on hand. Do a challan checking using your vehicle number to avoid getting caught out with any pending fines.

An easy way to reset after the festive Diwali period is with a quick mini break. Whether it be a weekend away in the hills, or just a drive to see family, having a quick checklist will help you to get out on time.

 

Why have a checklist?

After a busy week of festivals, cars will have been stationary, schedules will have been busy and you’ll have had little time to plan your journey. Having a checklist will avoid you missing anything.

 

Car Checklist

  • Check tyres are at the correct pressure and have enough tread. Have a spare tyre that works.
  •  Check brakes and lights work in the car park.
  • Ensure you have topped up your engine oil, coolant and screen wash.
  • If your car hasn’t been used for a few days, you may need to jump start it. Check the battery.
  • Ensure you have a full tank of fuel and have planned where you’ll stop.

Documents Checklist

  • Ensure you have a valid driving licence.
  • Ensure your RC and insurance covers the entire journey.
  • Ensure your pollution certificate hasn’t expired.
  • Do a challan check using your vehicle number.

Why do a challan check?

Challans are applied to your vehicle number, not your home address. The cameras can catch you doing something wrong without you being pulled over by police. You may not receive any notification for days, or even at all if your mobile number has changed. Doing a quick challan checking will ensure you don’t get caught out with an e-challan from the festival period. It only takes a minute!

What is MyMotor?

MyMotor is an all-in-one vehicle management platform for India. It allows you to do a challan check using your vehicle number. You can also do a challan check online for cars and motorbikes. All of the following can be done using one number plate:

  • Challan check using your vehicle number. Pay using your phone.
  • E-Challan pages for each state (28 states & 8 Union Territories) like echallan rajasthan, wb challan, up challan check, echallan punjab.
  • Look up RC information using a number plate.
  • Car Insurance, Bike Insurance & PUC tracker. Reminders before they expire.
  • GloveBox to store your documents.
  • Garage to manage your vehicles.
  • FASTag services.
  • Find an EV charging station.

Comfort Checklist

  • Take your phone & charger. Take a car charger and power bank.
  • Download a map of your route. In case you lose signal.
  • Take snacks, water & a first aid kit.

What if I have a challan?

If possible pay it before you leave. Check the vehicle number, date, location & offence. Don’t click on any links to pay. This will prevent you from getting delayed at a checkpoint and causing issues when selling your car in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What should I check before my road trip?

A: Check your tyres, brakes, fluids, battery & fuel. Take your licence, RC, insurance & pollution certificate. Do a challan check using your vehicle number.

 

Q: How do I do a challan check?

A: Enter your vehicle registration number on the Parivahan e-challan portal, or using a trusted challan check app.

 

Q: Can I get challans from other states?

A: Yes, as it is applied to your vehicle number.

 

Q: How long does it take?

A: Around 10 minutes. Have a walk around your car, check your documents, do a challan check & pack your essentials.