Does a car purchased in 2019 need an inspection in 2021?
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Whether a car purchased in 2019 needs an inspection in 2021 depends on the type of car purchased. Below is the relevant information about the car inspection cycle: 1. Passenger vehicles for commercial use: Inspected once a year within the first 5 years; once every 6 months after exceeding 5 years. 2. Large freight vehicles: Freight vehicles and large and medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles are inspected once a year within the first 10 years; once every 6 months after exceeding 10 years. 3. Small and micro passenger vehicles: Non-commercial small and micro passenger vehicles that meet the exemption conditions are exempt from on-site inspection within the first 6 years, inspected once every two years within the first 10 years, once a year after exceeding 10 years, and once every 6 months after exceeding 15 years.
I bought my car in 2019 and was really excited when I first got it. By 2021, I started wondering if I needed an annual inspection. After checking the policy, I found that in China, new cars are exempt from on-site inspections for the first 6 years, but you still need to apply for an inspection sticker every two years. Since 2021 marked exactly two years, I had to take care of it. I applied through the Traffic Management 12123 App, uploaded electronic copies of my vehicle license and compulsory insurance policy, and got it done in just a few minutes. If you don’t do it, you could face a 200-yuan fine and 3 penalty points—definitely not worth the risk. Drive carefully to avoid major accidents, as they could disqualify you from the exemption. I’d advise car owners to set a reminder a month in advance to avoid expiration issues—safety first!
