Do I need to go to the vehicle management office for annual inspection in the sixth year of my car?
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In the sixth year, the car must be driven to the vehicle management office for annual inspection. Below is relevant information about the annual vehicle inspection: Precautions: Before the annual inspection, all vehicle violations must be handled, and the following documents must be carried: the owner's ID card, driver's license, vehicle registration certificate, and compulsory insurance policy, all of which must be original documents. Process: (1) After submitting the inspection application, the vehicle will first undergo an online inspection. The vehicle will be driven into the automatic inspection area to sequentially check whether the exhaust emissions, speed, lights, side slip, and chassis meet the standards. All items must pass to proceed. (2) Exterior inspection: Verify the correctness of the vehicle license plate, type, body color, engine number, VIN code, and frame number; inspect the vehicle's exterior: Check details such as the bumper, engine compartment, rearview mirrors, window glass, paint, engine operation condition, and the interior of passenger cars and wheels.
As an ordinary car owner, let me share a few words. In the sixth year, vehicles indeed need to undergo an annual inspection at the vehicle management office. This policy was changed a few years ago—previously, new cars were exempt from inspection for the first six years, but now a comprehensive on-site inspection is mandatory in the sixth year. I just went through it last month, and the process was quite smooth—first, I booked a time slot on the traffic police’s official WeChat account to avoid long queues. At the inspection station, they checked the lights, brakes, emissions, and so on, which took about half an hour. It costs a bit, but it’s worth it for peace of mind—safety comes first. I’d recommend doing some maintenance in advance, like replacing worn-out parts, instead of waiting until the inspection to fix things. After passing, I got a new sticker for the car, making long trips much more reassuring.
