The Era of Tunnel-Type Vehicle Inspections is Ending…

The global vehicle inspection sector is being reshaped by artificial intelligence and automation. Tunnel-type and contactless scanning systems are rapidly becoming widespread in a market expected to reach $6.9 billion by 2033. This transformation aims to shorten inspection times and make processes faster and more efficient. In Turkey, where significant problems are experienced in vehicle inspection processes, these technologies can standardize inspections and prevent time losses. Rapid technological advancements are fundamentally transforming vehicle inspection processes. The tunnel systems used for many years are beginning to be replaced by smart camera infrastructures and AI-powered contactless scanning technologies. Many inspection points, including the underside of the vehicle, can be analyzed quickly without requiring physical intervention. This transformation is not just a technical innovation; it represents a new standard of efficiency that shortens inspection times, speeds up the workflow, and offers a more practical experience for millions of vehicle owners.

Cameras See Under the Vehicle;

Today’s chassis scanning devices, through high-resolution camera systems placed on the ground, can detect many critical defects in vehicle inspections. Thanks to this technology, when a vehicle passes over the system, especially by descending into the channel, the following are detected and recorded in seconds:
• Oil leaks in the engine, transmission, axles, and differential,
• Chassis cracks and repairs that do not comply with technical standards,
• Damage to the exhaust system,
• Corrosion (rusting) on the metal parts under the vehicle,
• Structural defects such as cuts and bulges in tires, as well as measurements and damage on the outer surface.

This covers a large part of the issues that require a technician to physically inspect the system in the channel during the traditional inspection process.

Waiting times have become a chronic problem in Türkiye;

One of the prominent issues for drivers in vehicle inspections is the waiting times at the stations. Despite the appointment system, the congestion in the field and the existing infrastructure used in the process increase the time per vehicle. In many stations throughout Turkey, vehicle owners who arrive at their appointment time encounter long queues. Especially in large cities, the time it takes to find an appointment and the waiting times at the stations are among the most frequently mentioned problems.

Developing automated scanning systems are creating a new application area for this process. With camera and AI-assisted underbody scanning, vehicle inspections can be completed in a shorter time. Shorter processing times speed up vehicle flow at stations and contribute to reducing waiting times.

A critical step in the transformation:
Contactless scanning technology is a critical first step in the transformation of vehicle inspection processes. Ground camera systems are gaining increasing attention worldwide as they have the potential to both shorten inspection times and minimize human error.

Market data also reveals the scale of this transformation. The automotive inspection tunnel market is expected to reach $4.5 billion by 2035 from $2.2 billion in 2024; this figure represents an annual growth of approximately 7 percent. The AI-assisted vehicle inspection systems market is also growing much faster. This market, which was $1.9 billion in 2024, is projected to reach $6.9 billion by 2033. With an annual growth rate of 15.8 percent, it is becoming one of the fastest-growing segments of the automotive sector.
Tunnel inspection systems are becoming widespread in the sector;

In the vehicle inspection sector, efforts to transform stations into fully automated scanning tunnels are gaining momentum. In these systems, vehicles are analyzed simultaneously using multi-point camera infrastructure, laser scanners, and artificial intelligence-supported image processing technologies. Findings are reported instantly, while human intervention in the process is kept to a minimum.
Automatic scanning systems allow for the inspection of more vehicles in the same station area. This enables more efficient use of existing infrastructure and allows for more compact solutions in the physical planning of stations.

The digitally obtained inspection data gradually transforms into a large dataset. Information such as the general condition of the vehicle fleet, types of malfunctions, and regional distributions serves as a reference for the sector and relevant stakeholders.
Automatic scanning infrastructures are becoming more widely used in the field in many markets, especially in North America and Europe. In Turkey, however, various issues related to appointment congestion, waiting times at stations, and process flow stand out in the current system.

Technological developments in the sector indicate that a transformation towards faster processing, higher standards, and a more predictable flow in vehicle inspection processes is on the agenda.

Source; https://www.kamyonum.com.tr/haber/Arac-muayenede-kanal-donemi-bitiyor/46614
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