Does a small car need to undergo an on-road inspection in its sixth year?
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At the end of the sixth year, which means when the seventh year is about to begin, the car must undergo an on-road inspection. Here are some relevant details about the on-road inspection for small cars: 1. Exhaust emission test: Within one week before the inspection, avoid using gasoline from small gas stations. Instead, use fuel from reputable sources like PetroChina or Sinopec. It is best to use a higher octane rating; for example, if you usually use 92, switch to 95 during this period to effectively increase the pass rate of the exhaust emission test. 2. Lighting system inspection: This mainly checks the brightness and angle of the lights. Generally, as long as the lights are original and unmodified, they will pass. However, some people modify their lights, such as replacing halogen lights with xenon headlights without adding a lens, which can result in the headlight angle failing the inspection. Others may modify their brake lights to flash rapidly, which is also not allowed. Therefore, any modified lights must be reverted to their original state before the inspection.
I just had my car inspected and can tell you for sure that the 6th year requires an on-site test! After the new regulations, cars within 10 years only need inspections in the 6th, 8th, and 10th years. That day I drove my own Sylphy to the inspection station, and the long queue showed many owners with 6th-year cars checking their green book years. I recommend booking a time in advance via 12123, bringing your vehicle license and compulsory insurance slip, and make sure to clear all traffic violations before going. The lighting and chassis checks are the most likely to have issues.
When was your car registered? If it was purchased in November 2019, it's time for the inspection this year. The current regulations are very clear: private cars within 10 years must go through the inspection line starting from the 6th year, unlike before when only applying for the exemption mark was required in the 6th year. Last month, I accompanied my friend to take his Fit for the annual inspection, and it was rejected due to oil leakage from the chassis. It took two days to repair and pass the re-inspection, so it's essential to conduct a full vehicle check in advance.
