Does a private car need an inspection in the fourth year?
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A private car needs an inspection in the fourth year. The inspection refers to the annual vehicle inspection. The vehicle owner can apply for the inspection compliance mark at the vehicle management office of the registration location within three months before the expiration of the vehicle inspection validity period. In the fourth year, the vehicle undergoes a regular annual inspection. For passenger vehicles with fewer than 7 seats, the owner only needs to bring the vehicle registration certificate, the owner's ID card, and a valid compulsory traffic insurance policy. The vehicle owner can apply for the inspection compliance mark at the vehicle management office of the registration location within three months before the expiration of the vehicle inspection validity period. Inspection considerations: Required documents: Original and duplicate of the vehicle registration certificate, road and bridge fee IC card, road maintenance fee payment receipt, vehicle and vessel tax certificate, original insurance card, and original ID card. Time: Vehicles older than 6 months can apply for an annual inspection within three months before the expiration date; it can only be done in advance, not delayed. First, check if the vehicle has any traffic violations, as the vehicle management office will not accept vehicles with outstanding violations. You can check for violations directly at the traffic police station. Vehicle appearance: Ensure safety devices such as the triangular warning sign and fire extinguisher are complete. Also, verify that the vehicle's color and appearance match the photo on the registration certificate.
My car just turned four years old recently, and I didn’t have to drive it to the inspection station to queue up for testing—this policy is really hassle-free. Now, new cars are exempt from on-site inspections for the first six years, and the fourth year falls under the exemption period. But don’t forget to apply for the inspection exemption label through the Traffic Management 12123 APP—it only takes two or three minutes online. Remember to check for any traffic violations first, and make sure your compulsory traffic insurance is valid. Additionally, I make it a habit to inspect small parts like tires and lights every quarter to prevent future issues, saving me a lot of trouble when the sixth-year inspection comes around.
