Do vehicles need to be inspected every year?
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Vehicles do not need to be inspected every year, as the inspection intervals vary depending on the vehicle type. Below are the inspection schedules for different vehicle types: 1. Passenger vehicles for commercial use must be inspected once a year within the first 5 years, and once every 6 months after exceeding 5 years. 2. Motorcycles must be inspected once every 2 years within the first 4 years, and once a year after exceeding 4 years. 3. Trucks and large or medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first 10 years, and once every 6 months after exceeding 10 years. 4. Small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once every 2 years within the first 6 years, once a year after exceeding 6 years, and once every 6 months after exceeding 15 years.
I just bought a car last year and found that the annual inspection rules aren't fixed. In China, new cars don't require on-site inspections for the first 6 years—just a sticker replacement every two years. Between 6 to 10 years, the vehicle condition is checked every two years; cars older than 10 years need an annual inspection. I remember my first car wasn't inspected until its eighth year, which saved me a lot of time. The annual inspection mainly checks critical safety points like brakes, lights, and emissions to ensure safe driving. I think it's quite reasonable—for example, excessive emissions harm the environment, and fixing them promptly saves money. If your car isn't old enough, you don't need to worry about annual hassles, but do keep track of deadlines to avoid late fees. I now use my phone calendar for reminders, which is very convenient. Anyway, annual inspections aren't yearly for everyone, but knowing the rules keeps you stress-free.
