Can Adding a Roof Rack Pass the Annual Inspection?

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StephanieAnn
07/29/25 8:44pm
Adding a roof rack without authorization cannot pass the annual inspection. Below are the specific regulations for vehicle annual inspections: 1. Commercial passenger vehicles: Inspected once a year within 5 years; after 5 years, inspected once every 6 months. 2. Trucks and large or medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles: Inspected once a year within 10 years; after 10 years, inspected once every 6 months. 3. Small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles: Inspected once every 2 years within 6 years; after 6 years, inspected once a year; after 15 years, inspected once every 6 months.
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