Does a 6-year-old vehicle require an on-site inspection?
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Exempt vehicles must undergo an on-site inspection in their sixth year, strictly following the annual inspection procedures. Only after passing the inspection can the annual inspection compliance label be issued. Below is relevant information about on-site annual inspections: 1. Overview: Vehicle annual inspection is a mandatory test for all vehicles that have obtained official license plates and registration certificates. It involves an annual inspection based on the "Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation Safety" to promptly eliminate potential safety hazards, encourage enhanced vehicle maintenance, and reduce traffic accidents. 2. Inspection Categories: (1) Initial annual inspection; (2) Periodic annual inspection.
I've been maintaining my car for ten years now, so I'm quite familiar with these procedures. When a car reaches 6 years old, it indeed requires an on-site inspection — new cars are exempt from on-site inspections for the first 6 years but need to renew the inspection sticker every two years. Starting from the 7th year, inspections become annual. Last time I dealt with this, I checked the tire pressure and all lights beforehand, and passed the inspection in one go. The whole process includes brake testing, exhaust emission checks, and chassis inspection, taking about an hour and a half. Nowadays, inspection stations offer online booking, which is quite convenient, and the cost is around 80 yuan. The key point is safety — during my last inspection, a minor issue with the brake system was detected, and fixing it promptly avoided potential accident risks. Developing such habits can also extend the vehicle's lifespan.
