Does a new vehicle need to undergo inspection in the sixth year?
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A new vehicle requires inspection in the sixth year. New vehicles enjoy a six-year exemption from inspection. During the first six years, in the second and fourth years, the owner only needs to complete some related procedures, which require the owner to handle them personally. In the sixth year, the owner must take the vehicle to an inspection station for an on-site inspection, and only after passing the inspection can the inspection label be obtained. Regulations regarding the annual inspection time for motor vehicles: 1. Small and micro non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected once every two years within six years, once every year after six years, and twice every year after 15 years; 2. Operational passenger vehicles must be inspected once every year within five years and once every six months after five years; 3. Trucks and large or medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected once every year within 10 years and once every six months after 10 years; 4. Motorcycles must be inspected once every two years within four years and once every year after four years; 5. The annual inspection time for motor vehicles is determined based on the initial registration date of the new vehicle. For example, if the initial registration date on the vehicle's license is June 2007, the annual inspection time is every June.
As a car owner with over a decade of driving experience, I remember that new vehicles used to be exempt from on-site inspections for the first six years. This meant that for the first six years, you only needed to visit the vehicle management office every two years to complete an exemption procedure, without actually driving the car in for inspection. However, starting from the sixth year, this exemption period ends, and you must schedule an on-site inspection on time. The so-called on-site inspection involves testing the vehicle's exhaust emissions, braking system, lights, etc., to ensure the car is in safe condition. Last month, I took my car to the inspection station for its sixth-year check, and the whole process took about half an hour and went smoothly. Failing to do this on time may result in fines and could also affect insurance claims. I recommend making an appointment in advance on the 12123 platform to avoid long queues—safety first, after all.
