Does a newly transferred vehicle require an annual inspection?
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The need for an annual inspection of a transferred vehicle depends on whether it has exceeded the inspection validity period. Here is an introduction to the annual inspection for newly transferred vehicles: 1. Not expired: If it has not exceeded the inspection validity period, then no inspection is required. 2. Expired: If it has exceeded the inspection validity period, then an inspection must be conducted, and the vehicle safety technical inspection certificate and compulsory traffic insurance policy must be submitted. This is a mandatory inspection for every vehicle to promptly eliminate potential safety hazards and reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents. The annual inspection must be completed before the transfer. The documents required for the transfer include the ID cards of both the old and new owners, the vehicle registration certificate, the driving license, a valid compulsory traffic insurance policy, and the purchase tax certificate.
I just bought a used car and was thinking about the annual inspection after completing the transfer. Actually, the annual inspection has nothing to do with the transfer; it depends on the inspection validity period on the vehicle license. If the last inspection hasn't expired, there's no need to rush for a re-inspection. However, after the transfer, you should carefully check the records. Some places, like emission standards, might have been upgraded, possibly requiring a re-inspection; otherwise, they won't register it. I learned this the hard way—last time I transferred a National IV standard car, but local new regulations required National V, so I had to quickly find a fixer and spent an extra 800 yuan. My advice is to call 12123 within three days after the transfer to check the validity period—don't just wait for a reminder sticker. If you get caught with an expired inspection, a 200-yuan fine is the least of your worries; insurance refusing to pay is the real headache. Oh, and remember to change the insurance beneficiary after the transfer, or you'll have to argue during claims.
I've handled the transfer of dozens of cars and can tell you clearly: you don't need an immediate annual inspection right after transfer! The inspection cycle is fixed. For example, family cars are exempt from inspection for the first six years but must receive the inspection label, and from six to ten years, they require inspection every two years. Before transfer, check when the previous owner's inspection expires. If it's due tomorrow and you transfer today, you'll need to go to the inspection station the day after. Last week, I handled a Toyota with three and a half months left on its inspection at transfer—the buyer drove it straight to work. However, be aware that some provinces and cities have strict environmental checks, mandating an emissions test within 30 days after transfer. It's best to check with the local DMV. Don't skimp on the hundred-yuan inspection fee—delaying could land you on a blacklist, requiring back payment of road tolls or even vehicle seizure.
