Do new cars in 2020 require annual inspection?
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No. Non-commercial vehicles such as passenger cars are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years, but every 2 years, you need to submit the compulsory traffic insurance policy and vehicle and vessel tax certificate to the vehicle management office, and then apply directly to the traffic police department for the inspection compliance label. Vehicles can apply for annual inspection within 3 months before the inspection due date. More information about vehicle annual inspection is as follows: 1. Vehicle annual inspection: refers to the abnormal noise detection of the vehicle, equivalent to an annual physical examination for the car. 2. Inspection content: includes many items, such as the vehicle chassis, bumper, horn, etc. Through a thorough check, the car is completely inspected to identify problems in time, preventing situations where the owner cannot drive normally.
When it comes to 2020 vehicles, it depends on your car type. For non-commercial minivans and private cars with fewer than nine seats, the policy has become more relaxed. I just went through this last year with my 2018 car. After the new regulations came out in October last year, only the sixth and tenth years require on-site inspections within ten years, and the years in between can be handled directly via mobile phone. I calculated that a car registered in 2020 is in its fourth year now, which falls under the exemption. However, remember to apply for the electronic inspection mark on the Traffic Management 12123 app, otherwise it will be considered as an inspection lapse. If you've modified the lights or exhaust, you need to file for approval in advance. The current policy is much more user-friendly for car owners, saving a lot of queuing time.
Last time when I went to the vehicle inspection station for repairs, I specifically asked the staff. Cars from 2020 currently don't require on-site testing. The inspection policy for such private vehicles has been simplified for the first ten years: the 6th and 10th years require physical inspection at the testing center, while the 2nd, 4th, and 8th years can be completed in just three minutes via the Traffic Management 12123 APP. This year happens to be your 4th year, which falls under the exemption phase. But remember to apply for the electronic inspection mark before year-end, otherwise you may face penalty points if checked. I've seen cases where owners forgot to apply and got denied insurance claims. However, commercial vehicles or modified vehicles are exceptions - it's best to check the vehicle registration certificate first to confirm the vehicle category.
As a car owner with four years of driving experience, I just completed the annual inspection procedures for my 2020 model year vehicle. The process is now simple: open the Traffic Management 12123 APP, find the option for exempted vehicles to apply for inspection labels, confirm that the compulsory traffic insurance is valid, and an electronic label will be generated. There's no need to drive to the inspection station at all! However, by the sixth year, an on-site inspection will be required. Remember to check the vehicle registration date rather than the purchase date; failing to complete the inspection within ten months counts as overdue. If modifications like spoilers or tires have been made, they must be restored to their original condition first. The policy is the same for new energy vehicles—my neighbor's Tesla just completed the application last week.
