Can vehicle annual inspection be conducted in a different location?
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Except for large passenger buses and school buses, which cannot undergo annual inspection in a different location, all other vehicles can. Currently, the traffic management authorities have fully implemented cross-province annual inspections for small cars, trucks, and medium-sized passenger vehicles. Applicants can directly conduct the inspection in a province other than the vehicle's registration location and apply for the inspection compliance mark without needing to go through the entrustment inspection procedure. Large passenger buses and school buses must return to the vehicle's registration location for inspection and cannot undergo it elsewhere. Annual inspection time requirements: Small and micro non-operational passenger vehicles are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years. After 6 years but less than 10 years, they must be inspected every two years; after 10 years but less than 15 years, they must be inspected annually; after 15 years, they must be inspected every 6 months. Operational passenger vehicles must be inspected annually within the first 5 years; after 5 years, they must be inspected every 6 months. Trucks and large and medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected annually within the first 10 years; after 10 years, they must be inspected every 6 months. Imported vehicles, like other vehicle types, can undergo regular inspection at any inspection site. Annual inspection precautions: Vehicles that fail the annual inspection must be repaired within a specified time limit. If they still fail after the deadline, the vehicle management office will confiscate their license plates and prohibit further driving. Vehicles that do not participate in the annual inspection without reason or fail the inspection are not allowed to drive on the road or transfer ownership. Vehicles that meet the scrapping conditions or have exceeded the prescribed service life will not be inspected, and their license plates will be revoked, their records deleted, and they will be scrapped.
Absolutely! Vehicle annual inspection can be done in a different location, and I know this very well because I work in another city and had my car inspected there last year during a business trip. The process is quite simple—just bring your vehicle license, ID card, and insurance policy, and you don’t need to return to your hometown. The inspection station will check basic items like lights and brakes to ensure the car is safe. Now, policies allow cross-province inspections, saving a lot of time and fuel costs, which is especially suitable for people like me who move around frequently. However, it’s advisable to check reliable local inspection stations in advance to avoid long queues. Also, remember to check tire wear and fuel system condition during the inspection, fixing any issues on the spot to avoid repeated hassle. Overall, out-of-town inspections are super convenient and a blessing for modern transportation.
