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

[Karter]

New cars do not require an annual inspection in their third year, but they do need one in the sixth year. Although annual inspections are not required every year, the annual inspection compliance sticker must be obtained each year. For non-commercial passenger vehicles, new cars are exempt from inspection for the first six years. After six years, an annual inspection is required once every year. The specific inspection month can be referenced to the vehicle's registration month on the driving license. Documents required for vehicle annual inspection: 1. Motor vehicle registration certificate; 2. Compulsory traffic accident liability insurance certificate; 3. Copy of vehicle and vessel tax payment or tax exemption certificate; 4. Motor vehicle safety inspection compliance certificate; 5. Driving license. Vehicle annual inspections ensure that all vehicle functions are operating normally and also serve to protect the environment.

[MarleyDella]

For the third year of a new car, it indeed doesn't require an on-site annual inspection! When I drove my new car in its third year, I didn't have to suffer through long queues at the inspection station. The current policy is favorable—small passenger vehicles are exempt from on-site inspections for the first 6 years after registration, and the third year falls within this exemption period. You only need to apply for the inspection emblem online every two years via the Traffic Management 12123 APP. The first application is required two years after registration. For example, if you bought the car in January 2023, you must apply for the emblem before January 2025. By the third year, 2026, there’s basically nothing to do. During the application, provide the owner's information and license plate number—no fees, no need to leave home, super convenient. Don’t forget to regularly check your tires and brakes; safety comes first. My neighbor was fined 200 yuan for carelessly missing the application.

[JasonFitz]

Based on my experience, new vehicles do not require an on-site inspection in their third year. Small passenger vehicles are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years after registration, only requiring the application for an inspection exemption sticker every two years; usually no additional action is needed in the third year. Having driven for so many years, the policy has been much more convenient since its improvement in 2014, avoiding long queues and pollution. It's advisable to check if the lights and steering system are functioning properly, apply for the sticker via traffic service platforms to prevent potential fines. Regular maintenance is more important than anything else, as exemption from inspection does not mean exemption from maintenance.

[SanKingston]

No need for annual vehicle inspection in the third year for new cars! Passenger vehicles are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years, so you can drive worry-free in the third year. I use the traffic management app to easily apply for the inspection decal every two years. For example, if the registration year is 2022, apply once in 2024, and again in 2026, while the third year 2025 is a break. Remember to maintain your car timely, practice safe driving, and don't slack on checking your vehicle's condition.

[DiEverly]

I remember in the early years, vehicles had to undergo annual inspection in the third year of ownership, which meant long queues and frustration. Now, with policy reforms, new cars don't require on-site testing in the third year anymore. There's a 6-year exemption period, so the third year comes with no additional burden, but applying for the inspection decal every two years is still mandatory. The process is simple and can be done via an app, saving time and hassle. Old habits die hard, so I still check my brakes and lights annually—safety always comes first.

[JosiahLynn]

New cars do not require an on-site annual inspection in the third year. According to regulations, newly registered small passenger vehicles are exempt from on-site inspections for the first six years, only requiring the application of an inspection decal every two years; typically, no action is needed in the third year. This policy reduces burdens and is environmentally friendly. Use the traffic management service platform to apply for the decal to avoid fines. It is recommended that car owners regularly check key components such as lights and brakes to ensure safe driving, and maintenance should not be neglected.