Can China III Diesel Vehicles Undergo Annual Inspection?
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China III diesel vehicles can normally participate in annual inspections. Below is relevant information about the service life of various types of motor vehicles: 1. Taxi passenger vehicles: Small and mini taxi passenger vehicles have a service life of 8 years, medium-sized taxi passenger vehicles have a service life of 10 years, and large taxi passenger vehicles have a service life of 12 years. 2. Rental passenger vehicles: Rental passenger vehicles have a service life of 15 years. 3. Coach passenger vehicles: Small coach passenger vehicles have a service life of 10 years, medium-sized coach passenger vehicles have a service life of 12 years, and large coach passenger vehicles have a service life of 15 years. 4. Bus passenger vehicles: Bus passenger vehicles have a service life of 13 years. 5. Special school buses: Special school buses have a service life of 15 years. 6. Non-operational passenger vehicles: Large and medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles (excluding large cars) have a service life of 20 years. 7. Trucks: Three-wheeled vehicles and low-speed trucks with single-cylinder engines have a service life of 9 years, low-speed trucks with multi-cylinder engines and mini trucks have a service life of 12 years, hazardous material transport trucks have a service life of 10 years, and other trucks (including semi-trailer tractors and full-trailer tractors) have a service life of 15 years.
I drive a National III diesel vehicle, and it just passed the inspection last month. It really depends on the city you're in. For example, in second-tier cities like mine, the requirements aren't as strict, but exhaust emissions are a key inspection item. I did some pre-maintenance on the engine myself, cleaning carbon deposits and replacing old filters to ensure smooth starts and no warning lights. In big cities like Beijing or Shanghai, it might not pass because they have low-emission zones that only allow National IV or above vehicles. Generally speaking, it's still possible to pass inspection now, but you must meet the exhaust standards—otherwise, you'll need to spend money on repairs or install emission reduction devices. I recommend getting a pre-inspection at a repair shop before the official test to understand local policies and avoid a wasted trip.
