Does a private car need to undergo an on-site inspection in the sixth year?
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A small car needs to undergo an on-site inspection in the sixth year. Here is more related information: Documents required for the annual inspection: The six-year exemption from inspection is a beneficial policy for new cars. However, after six years, new cars need to undergo an on-site inspection once a year. For cars over 15 years old, the inspection is required every six months. The annual cycle is based on the month of the license issuance date, and the inspection can be conducted up to three months in advance. When driving to the inspection, make sure to bring all the necessary documents, including the original vehicle license, compulsory insurance policy, vehicle and vessel tax invoice, and the owner's ID card. Handling traffic violations before the annual inspection: Whether you are receiving the annual inspection sticker or undergoing the on-site inspection, all traffic violations must be handled before the annual inspection. This is a nationwide requirement, and no annual inspection will be processed if there are outstanding violations. It is advisable to check and handle any violations in advance to avoid delays on the day of the inspection. Generally, there are many people handling violations at the vehicle management office, often because they did not check in advance and were informed of violations when receiving the annual inspection sticker, leading to long queues at the office.
My car indeed required an on-site inspection in its sixth year, and I've gone through this process. The on-site inspection involves taking the vehicle to an inspection station for a comprehensive check, including dozens of tests such as lights, brakes, and exhaust emissions. This is because for private cars, during the first six years, you only need to apply for an inspection exemption online every two years without an on-site check. However, by the sixth year, as the car ages, parts are more prone to wear and tear, necessitating an actual inspection to ensure road safety. I found that the on-site inspection can promptly identify potential hazards. For example, my brake pads were too thin, and replacing them in advance saved me future worries. The inspection fee is not expensive, around one to two hundred yuan, but it's advisable to make an appointment in advance to avoid long queues. After the tenth year, an annual on-site inspection is required. I recommend conducting a self-check before the sixth-year inspection, such as checking bulbs and brake performance, to reduce the chance of failure and ensure passing in one attempt. These rules are for everyone's benefit—don't overlook safety.
When my private car just turned six years old last year, I was required to undergo an on-site inspection. To be honest, it was a bit of a hassle but absolutely necessary. 'On-site inspection' means driving the car to a testing station for actual measurements of headlight brightness, braking performance, exhaust emissions, etc. The reason is that starting from the sixth year, regulations mandate physical inspections instead of just applying for the compliance sticker online. I believe this is because cars are prone to aging after prolonged use. For example, my neighbor’s car nearly caused an accident due to aged wiring harnesses that went undetected. The entire process takes about an hour and costs around 150 yuan. All you need to bring is the vehicle registration certificate. A useful tip is to check the location of the testing station a day in advance and avoid peak hours. From the seventh to the ninth year, you only need to apply for the sticker every two years, but once the car reaches ten years old, annual on-site inspections are required again. Always remember these deadlines—safety comes first.
