Do passenger cars need annual inspection every year?
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Not all vehicles require annual inspection. The inspection cycle varies depending on the vehicle's usage nature and service life. Here is relevant information: 1. Documents required for vehicle annual inspection include: the vehicle's registration certificate, valid compulsory traffic insurance policy, and the owner's ID card. If a vehicle is found by traffic police on the road without annual inspection, the owner may face fines or vehicle impoundment. Additionally, in insurance contracts, vehicles that fail to undergo timely annual inspection are considered unqualified, and no claims will be paid in the event of an accident. 2. Expanded scope of motor vehicle exemption from inspection: Based on the exemption of non-operational mini and micro passenger vehicles with 6 seats or less within 6 years, non-operational mini and micro passenger vehicles with 7 to 9 seats (excluding vans) are now included in the exemption scope.
I'm currently driving a six-year-old sedan, and I really don't need to go for annual inspection every year. According to the new regulations, vehicles within six years don't need to go through the inspection line; you just need to collect an electronic inspection mark on the traffic management app 12123 every two years. Last week, I just helped my elderly neighbor with this process, and it took only five minutes to complete. Just save a screenshot on your phone, and there's no need to visit the vehicle management office at all. However, I'd like to remind everyone that minivans and commercial vehicles don't qualify for this benefit. Also, even if you don't need to go through the inspection line, you must pay the compulsory traffic insurance and vehicle and vessel tax on time, otherwise it will affect your annual inspection eligibility. I suggest having the mechanic check the lights and brakes during each maintenance service to avoid any last-minute issues.
