Does a family sedan need an annual inspection in its seventh year?
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Sedans in their seventh year can skip the annual inspection. Vehicles exempt from inspection: Non-commercial sedans (including non-commercial sedans, small and micro passenger vehicles), starting from November 20, 2020, 7-9 seat non-commercial small and micro buses (excluding minivans) are included in the exemption scope, exempt from on-site inspection for the first 6 years, only requiring an inspection mark application every two years; starting from November 20, 2020, for vehicles over 6 years but less than 10 years old, the inspection cycle is relaxed from once a year to once every two years; Vehicles over 10 years old: For private cars over 10 years old, the original inspection cycle still applies, i.e., from 10-15 years, once a year, and for those over 15 years, once every six months.
My family car has been in use for seven years now. Last week, when I went to the repair shop, we talked about the new policy. It states that new blue-plate household cars are exempt from on-site inspections for the first six years, and you only need to collect the inspection exemption mark every two years via the Traffic Management 12123 APP. However, in the sixth year, the car must undergo an on-site inspection. After passing, the seventh year doesn’t require an inspection, but the eighth year does. So, my car is safe in its seventh year—just remember to apply for the exemption mark every two years. The key is to check the registration date accurately to avoid penalties for overdue inspections. If the exhaust emissions exceed standards or the brakes fail, it might be too late when an accident happens. Regular maintenance of tires and lights is crucial—safety is far more important than cutting corners. A neighbor once forgot to apply for the exemption mark and ended up with penalty points and fines, which was a huge loss. Remembering the rule changes saves both hassle and effort.
