Do I need to drive my car for inspection in the second year of a new car?
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If it is a passenger car, then you do not need to go for an annual inspection in the second year. Currently, new passenger cars enjoy a 6-year exemption from inspection. This exemption refers to the exemption from on-site testing, and you only need to bring your insurance policy to the vehicle management office every 2 years to renew the label. The car itself does not need to be present. The 6-year trial exemption applies to the following vehicle types: non-operational passenger cars (including large passenger cars), non-operational small and micro passenger vehicles. The following vehicle types are not eligible for the 6-year exemption: 1. Vans and vehicles with 7 seats or more are not exempt. 2. Vehicles within the exemption range that have been involved in accidents causing casualties are not exempt and must undergo on-site inspection every 2 years within the 6-year period as per the original regulations. 3. Vehicles that have not been registered for a long time after purchase are not exempt. Vehicles that have not completed registration procedures for more than 4 years from the date of manufacture are not eligible for the exemption policy and must undergo on-site inspection within the 6-year period as per the original regulations.
As a car owner with several years of driving experience, I can share some insights. For a new car in its second year, there's no need to drive it to the inspection station anymore. According to current national regulations, the first six years are exempt from on-site inspections, but you must apply for the annual inspection decal in the second year. Last year, with my new car, I just needed to bring my ID card, vehicle registration certificate, and valid compulsory traffic insurance policy to the DMV to get the new decal for the windshield. It's so convenient—the whole process takes about ten minutes, much easier than in the old days. Now you can even do it online; just upload the required documents on the Traffic Management 12123 app, and it's approved instantly. Forgetting to do this can result in fines, so I recommend checking your insurance dates in advance and preparing accordingly. This policy is based on the fact that new cars have minimal wear and are safe and reliable, but regular self-checks of brakes and tires are still essential to ensure safe travel.
