How to Keep Your VEP Valid (Even if You Rarely Drive to Malaysia)

You applied for a VEP 'just in case', but with your busy schedule, you haven't driven to Malaysia in over a year. Now you're planning a trip and a worrying thought crosses your mind: "Is my VEP still valid?"

You do not need to physically drive to Malaysia to keep your VEP active. The system just needs to know you're still around. The easiest way to do this is with a 'digital handshake'.

When you perform your annual 'digital handshake', take an extra two minutes to do a quick health check of your VEP account.

• Step 1: Check Your Status: After logging in, confirm that your vehicle status is listed as 'Active'.
• Step 2: Check Your Insurance: Look at the insurance expiry date listed in the portal. Have you renewed your policy since you last updated it? If so, upload a copy of your new, valid insurance certificate. This is crucial, as an expired policy on file can lead to suspension.
• Step 3: Verify Your Contact Details: Is your email address and phone number still correct? If not, update them to ensure you receive any important notifications.

Life is busy, and it's easy to forget a simple task like an annual VEP check-in. This is another area where MyMechanic's comprehensive service provides total peace of mind.

• Keep track of your important dates.
• Perform periodic 'digital handshakes' on your behalf to keep your account active.
• Proactively remind you when your insurance is due for renewal and assist in uploading the new documents to the portal.

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