Does a new car need an annual inspection in its second year?

[ElleDella]

Yes, a new car needs an annual inspection in its second year. Normally, the annual inspection consists of two parts. The first part is to take the vehicle to an inspection station for checks on lights, tires, exhaust emissions, etc. The second part is to collect the annual inspection sticker after the vehicle passes the inspection. New cars that qualify for the 6-year exemption from inspection do not need to undergo the vehicle inspection process and can directly apply for the annual inspection sticker. For non-exempt vehicles, the owner must drive the car to a local inspection station for the vehicle inspection and collect the annual inspection sticker after passing the inspection. Vehicle annual inspection is a mandatory test for all vehicles that have obtained official license plates and registration certificates, equivalent to an annual physical examination for the vehicle based on the safety technical conditions for motor vehicle operation. Vehicle annual inspections help promptly eliminate potential safety hazards, encourage better maintenance of the car, and reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents.