Does a new car need an annual inspection in the fourth year?
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Whether a new car needs an annual inspection in the fourth year depends on the specific situation. Small and micro non-commercial passenger vehicles are exempt from inspection within 6 years, commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within 5 years, and trucks and large or medium non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within 10 years. Inspection time requirements: Small and micro non-commercial passenger vehicles are exempt from inspection within 6 years. For those over 6 years but less than 10 years, inspection is required every two years; for those over 10 years but less than 15 years, annual inspection is required; for those over 15 years, inspection is required every 6 months. Commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within 5 years; for those over 5 years, inspection is required every 6 months. Trucks and large or medium non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within 10 years; for those over 10 years, inspection is required every 6 months. Imported vehicles, like other models, can undergo regular inspection at any testing site. Inspection precautions: For vehicles that fail the inspection, repairs must be completed within a specified time limit. If the vehicle still fails after the deadline, the vehicle management office will confiscate its license plate and prohibit further driving. Vehicles that do not undergo inspection without reason or fail the inspection are not allowed to drive on the road or transfer ownership. Vehicles that meet the scrapping conditions or exceed the prescribed service life will not be inspected, and their license plates will be revoked, their files canceled, and they will be scrapped.
I just checked the latest vehicle inspection regulations. According to Chinese policy, small non-commercial new vehicles are exempt from on-site inspection for the first 6 years, so there's no need to drive to the inspection station and queue up in the fourth year. But remember, you must apply for the inspection decal every two years through the traffic management department or the 12123 app—this step can't be overlooked! I helped my neighbor with this before, and the process is simple: just prepare the vehicle license and ID card photos for upload. While the exemption is designed for owner convenience, you still need to pay attention to your car's condition, such as checking the lights and tire wear. If there's an emergency affecting safety, it could be troublesome. Regular maintenance is advisable to prevent minor issues from turning into major repairs.
