Understand the difference between real and fake STNK!

If you want to buy a motorcycle or car that is no longer new, you should know how to distinguish between real and fake STNK.

It is important to know how to distinguish between real and fake STNKs because the vehicle you bought from someone could be the result of a crime and an STNK was made. bodong making it easy to sell.

The point is, if you want to buy a used vehicle, don't just be tempted by the excellent engine condition and low selling price.

In addition to paying attention to the physical condition and the condition of the vehicle components, you must also pay attention to the completeness of the vehicle documents.

One of the main things is STNK because this vehicle document is the one you must carry when traveling.

However, you should understand that many people forge vehicle registration in order to sell illegal vehicles.

The original and fake STNK are very similar at first glance, making them difficult to distinguish.

However, on closer inspection, there are a few things that are different, although it takes some care to check.

“The main thing that distinguishes between original and fake STNK is the hologram print on the STNK. The hologram on the top right will be different between the original and fake if you look at it,” said Katimsus Samsat Cikarang, Aiptu Harwanto as quoted from GridOto.com, Friday (11/11/2022).

According to him, the original STNK hologram is gray and does not change color when viewed. In contrast, the hologram found on fake STNK will change color to yellow.

Not only that, to distinguish between original and fake STNK can also be seen from the bar code or barcode which is found on the vehicle's title.

On the original STNK, the barcode will reveal the identity of the owner of the vehicle when it is searched. scan.

On fake STNKs there will be no information when barcode scanned.

To perform a scan barcode This can be done at the nearest One-Stop Single Administration System (SAMSAT) office and is free of charge.

“For that, it must be an expert who checks it, such as being brought to Samsat so that it can be checked directly by Samsat officers,” he said.