Does a small car need to undergo inspection in the 7th year?
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After the introduction of the new traffic regulations, private cars do not require an inspection in the seventh year, so there is no need to obtain the qualification mark or undergo an annual review at the vehicle management office. The new traffic regulations have optimized the inspection cycle. Based on the six-year exemption from on-site inspection, it also stipulates that only one inspection every two years is required between the sixth and tenth years. Relevant information about vehicle annual inspection is as follows: Introduction: Vehicle annual inspection (Vehicles-inspection), also known as motor vehicle inspection. Depending on the usage nature of the motor vehicle, the inspection items and scope vary. Inspection items: According to the definition in RB/T218-2017 "Requirements for Qualification Accreditation Capability Evaluation of Inspection and Testing Institutions - Motor Vehicle Inspection Institutions," motor vehicle inspection includes three categories: motor vehicle safety technical inspection, motor vehicle emission inspection, and comprehensive performance inspection of automobiles.
Last month I just helped a friend deal with this exact issue. According to current policies, non-commercial passenger vehicles really don't need to visit inspection stations in their 7th year anymore! The new regulation implemented since last October states that vehicles within 10 years only require on-site inspections during their 6th and 10th years. For your 7th year, you simply need to apply for the electronic inspection label via the Traffic Management 12123 APP - the whole process takes just five minutes. Do note that any traffic violations must be cleared first, and the compulsory traffic insurance should be valid. This policy is quite convenient, saving you 2-3 hours of queuing time. Of course, implementation details may vary slightly across regions, so it's advisable to check the latest announcements from your local vehicle management office. Regularly checking your lights and brakes yourself is still important for safety, as exemption from inspection doesn't mean the vehicle is problem-free.
