Does a new car need inspection in the second year?
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According to regulations, a new car needs to undergo an annual inspection at the vehicle management office in the second year. The normal inspection process involves going to a testing station for vehicle checks (lights, tires, exhaust emissions, etc.), and then obtaining the inspection sticker after the vehicle passes the inspection. However, don't forget the "6-year exemption" policy, which simply means that the vehicle inspection part is exempted, and you can directly apply for the inspection sticker. Below is more relevant information: Exemption conditions: The vehicle must be a non-commercial vehicle; the vehicle's rated passenger capacity must be 6 or fewer. Starting from November 20, 2020, non-commercial small and mini buses with 7-9 seats (excluding minivans) are included in the exemption scope; vehicle types specified on the registration certificate: sedans (mini, small, medium, large), mini ordinary passenger vehicles, mini off-road passenger vehicles, small ordinary passenger vehicles, small off-road passenger vehicles, small special passenger vehicles; vehicles registered within 4 years from the date of manufacture; meeting the above conditions and having no fatal traffic accidents during the exemption period.
I remember when I first bought my new car, I did have to deal with the annual inspection in the second year, but it wasn't the kind of queuing for an inspection that people might imagine. Instead, it was about applying for an inspection compliance sticker. New cars enjoy a six-year exemption from on-site inspection, meaning you don't have to take the car to the inspection station for a hassle. However, in the second year, you need to obtain this sticker to prove that the vehicle is still within the regulatory standards. Last year, I handled it online through the Traffic Management 12123 APP, and the steps were quite simple—just upload the vehicle license and insurance information. Don't delay too long; exceeding the deadline might result in fines or affect insurance claims, especially if you frequently drive long distances. Developing a good habit of checking the annual inspection status every year can save a lot of trouble.
