Do small cars need annual inspections after 6 years?

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Gideon
07/29/25 8:49pm
Small cars require annual inspections after six years, which is part of the regular vehicle inspection process. Here is more information about vehicle inspections: 1. Vehicle inspection refers to the mandatory testing required for all vehicles that have obtained official license plates and registration certificates. It is equivalent to an annual "health check" for the vehicle according to the "Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation Safety." 2. Vehicle inspections help promptly identify and eliminate potential safety hazards, encourage better maintenance of the vehicle, and reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents. 3. Vehicle inspections are divided into initial inspections and periodic inspections. The initial inspection primarily assesses whether the vehicle meets the conditions for obtaining license plates, while the periodic inspection is a routine safety and technical check conducted in accordance with the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law."
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