Does a car bought last year need an annual inspection this year?
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If it is a small passenger vehicle with 5 seats or fewer, the inspection procedures are required at two years and four years from the date of registration, and annual on-site inspections begin from the sixth year. Vehicles older than 6 years require inspection once a year; those older than 15 years require inspection every 6 months. Below are the considerations for vehicles that fail the annual inspection: 1. Accident liability: For any traffic accidents caused by vehicles that have not undergone the annual inspection on time, the involved party bears full or primary responsibility, and the insurance company will not assume any liability. This is because the insurance policy specifies that vehicles with expired inspections are among the excluded categories for claims. 2. Mandatory scrapping: According to the "Regulations on the Compulsory Scrapping Standards for Motor Vehicles," any motor vehicle that fails to obtain a valid inspection mark within three consecutive inspection cycles after the expiration of the inspection period will be subject to compulsory scrapping.
I just got a new car last year and have been happily driving it for over a year. At the beginning of this year, I asked in the car owners' group whether I should go for the annual inspection. The experienced guys told me that for the first six years of a new car, the first two years are exempt from on-site inspection, so there's no need to waste time queuing up. But remember to apply for the inspection exemption mark in the second year. I did it myself using the Traffic Management 12123 app by uploading the insurance policy and vehicle information. Don’t just focus on saving trouble—always keep an eye on your car’s condition. Regularly check things like headlights and tires, and if anything seems off, get it fixed immediately to avoid potential hazards. This policy is really convenient and cost-saving, especially for young working professionals like us. Time flies when you’re busy, and now I’ve developed a habit of checking the oil and fluid levels every month.
