KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 -- Private vehicle owners will soon be able to pay for next-day Puspakom inspection appointments under a new premium booking service that the company says is designed to cater to urgent cases without reducing the availability of regular slots.

The GiCheck Early Access Reservation (G.E.A.R) service, which launches on July 19, carries an introductory fee of RM150 per vehicle and will initially be available at Puspakom's Batu Caves, Glenmarie and Wangsa Maju inspection centres.

Customers will be able to book inspections for the following working day through the GiCheck online platform.

According to Puspakom, the service is intended for private vehicle owners with time-sensitive inspection needs, including those compl...