Do new cars need inspection?
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New vehicles are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years, but you need to apply for the inspection sticker and emblem at the vehicle management office every 2 years. The normal annual inspection process involves going to an inspection station for vehicle checks (lights, tires, emissions, etc.), and then obtaining the inspection emblem after the vehicle passes. However, new cars benefit from the "6-year exemption from inspection" policy, which essentially means you can skip the physical inspection part and directly apply for the inspection emblem. Annual inspection notes: For non-commercial small and mini passenger vehicles (excluding vans) that are over 6 but under 10 years old, the inspection cycle is relaxed from once a year to once every two years. This means private cars only need to undergo two on-site inspections within 10 years, specifically in the 6th and 8th years. For vehicles over 15 years old, the rule remains unchanged, requiring inspections every six months. Documents required for annual inspection: Depending on the usage and model of the vehicle, the inspection schedule for new cars varies. Typically, newly purchased small passenger cars require an inspection every two years. You can go to the vehicle management office or a dedicated traffic police team window for the inspection. You only need to bring the owner's ID card, a valid copy of the compulsory traffic insurance, the vehicle registration certificate, and ensure there are no traffic violation records for the vehicle.
When I just picked up my new car last year, I specifically asked the salesperson. Indeed, new cars don’t need to undergo on-site inspections for the first 6 years, but you still have to move your fingers every two years! Download the Traffic Management 12123 APP, upload the compulsory traffic insurance policy and clear any violations as required, and you can directly apply for the electronic inspection label. Note that exemption from inspection doesn’t mean you don’t have to do anything. If you forget to apply when it’s due and get caught driving on the road, it still counts as a violation. By the way, if your car is a 7-seater or above for family use or you frequently modify your vehicle, forget about this benefit—you’ll still need to obediently go to the inspection station.
