Can I get my vehicle inspected during National Day holiday?
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Under normal circumstances, most vehicle management offices cannot conduct annual vehicle inspections during the National Day holiday. Vehicle inspection schedule: The first inspection for passenger cars should be conducted after six years of use. Non-commercial small and micro passenger vehicles, including family cars over 6 years but under 10 years old, require biennial inspections. For vehicles exactly six years old, the inspection requires driving the vehicle to the testing station with ID card, vehicle license, vehicle and vessel tax or tax exemption certificate, and compulsory traffic insurance policy. After passing the inspection, you'll receive a certification form, which should then be submitted with all documents to relevant windows to obtain the inspection sticker. Purpose of annual inspection: To check whether the engine, chassis, body and auxiliary equipment are clean, complete and effective; whether the car paint is symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing; whether main components have been replaced in compliance with initial inspection records. To verify if safety factors like braking performance, steering maneuverability, lights, and exhaust pipes meet the requirements of "Technical Conditions for Safe Operation of Motor Vehicles". To examine whether the vehicle has been modified or altered; whether all records in the vehicle license, plates, and vehicle files match current conditions and if any changes have undergone proper approval procedures. To check if printed license plates, vehicle licenses, and enlarged plate characters are damaged or illegible, and whether replacement is needed.
I remember trying to get my vehicle inspected during last year's National Day holiday, only to find the inspection station gate locked tight. The security guard told me all national holidays observe a seven-day break. I quickly checked the local transportation bureau's official website and found some remote suburban stations were still open for duty service. Later, a friend suggested booking in advance—now you can use a mobile app to locate the nearest operating station and queue up, like searching for 'vehicle annual inspection' on Alipay. The whole process was quite a hassle; during holidays, fewer staff meant lower efficiency, with waits of at least an hour. I think it's best to get it done a week before the holiday. Otherwise, driving with an expired inspection risks fines, which would cost even more. With National Day travel already crowded with people and cars, handling tedious tasks like vehicle inspections ahead of time is the most worry-free approach—safety first, after all.
