Can a new car undergo annual inspection in a different location?
2 Answers
A new car can undergo annual inspection in a different location. The procedure for entrusting the annual inspection to another location requires the owner to first apply to the original registration location before the inspection can be conducted. Moreover, an application must be made annually to the vehicle management office at the original registration location. If there are any unresolved traffic violations in the location where the vehicle is used, they must be settled in advance. For the vehicle inspection, you need to bring the original vehicle license, driver's license, original copy of compulsory traffic insurance, proof of vehicle and vessel tax payment, and ID card. If the vehicle belongs to a company, you also need to prepare the agent's information, including the original vehicle license, copy of compulsory traffic insurance, Organization Code Certificate of the People's Republic of China (with fresh seal), letter of authorization (with fresh seal), and a copy of the agent's ID card. During the annual inspection, the vehicle's exhaust emissions will be tested for compliance, specifically the oxygen sensor and the three-way catalytic converter. Their optimal operating temperature is between 400 to 800 degrees Celsius, so it is recommended that owners start the vehicle in advance in the external inspection area to warm it up before the exhaust emission test. This will increase the pass rate. The vehicle management office will also inspect the vehicle's lights. If the lights are found to be too dim or too bright, the vehicle will be deemed unqualified and will not pass the annual inspection. It is advisable to restore the original state of the vehicle's headlights before the inspection to ensure they pass the test.
I just bought this new car not long ago, and while traveling out of town, I thought about getting it inspected. Turns out, it can be done anywhere. The policy allows it—national vehicle inspection has been implemented for several years now, so you don’t need to queue up at the local DMV where your car is registered. I remember the first time I went, just bring the vehicle license, ID card, and insurance policy, and it was done on-site in just over ten minutes, saving me the hassle of traveling back. The key point is that new cars might be exempt from on-site inspections for the first two years—just apply online or get a stamp at the location, super convenient. But do pay attention to the emission standards based on your license plate’s last digit. If the out-of-town traffic restrictions are strict, make sure to book an appointment in advance to avoid a wasted trip. All in all, cross-regional vehicle inspection is a real blessing, especially when you’re delayed on the highway—just get it done on the go, safe and hassle-free. Next time I buy a car, I’ll definitely prioritize this convenience.
