Does a small car need to undergo inspection in the 8th year?
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Vehicles in their eighth year are required to undergo inspection and annual review as per regulations. Below are specific details regarding the annual inspection: Period: There will be no penalty for being one day overdue. Vehicles overdue for less than one year can apply for a supplementary annual inspection at the vehicle management department without facing penalties. However, if the inspection is overdue for more than one year, a penalty of 3 demerit points may be imposed, and the vehicle may be temporarily impounded. Penalties: For motor vehicles driven on the road without displaying an inspection compliance label, the vehicle may be impounded, and 1 demerit point may be deducted. Failure to purchase compulsory traffic insurance will result in a fine of twice the amount of the compulsory insurance premium.
My car just passed its eighth year, and it's indeed time for the mandatory inspection. According to regulations, vehicles after six years require biennial inspections starting from the sixth year, so the eighth year falls right within the inspection cycle. Remember to book an appointment at the inspection station in advance and bring your vehicle license and compulsory traffic insurance policy. Last time, my car failed due to tire wear and brake pad issues, taking a whole day to fix. I recommend checking the lights, brakes, and other common problem areas beforehand to avoid unnecessary hassle. The inspection fee is around a few hundred yuan, depending on local rates. In short, take this seriously to avoid penalties for driving an uninspected vehicle—it's not worth the risk.
I was also confused about the specific years before, but later I checked the policy and found out: for small non-commercial passenger vehicles within 10 years, inspections are required in the 6th, 8th, and 10th years. The 8th year is definitely mandatory. Don’t listen to those who say you can skip it by finding connections—official channels require going to the inspection station, mainly checking emissions, brakes, lights, etc. I went for the inspection on time last year, cleaned up the clutter inside the car in advance to avoid affecting the visual inspection. The whole process takes about two hours, so just be patient. If the inspection station is crowded, it’s best to avoid peak hours to save time on queuing. Remember to get it done before the vehicle license expires, don’t wait until the last few days to panic.
