Does a two-year-old new car require an annual inspection?
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A two-year-old new car does require an annual inspection. Although new cars enjoy a six-year exemption from on-site inspections, this does not mean they are exempt from the annual review process. Instead, owners must still undergo a biennial review to obtain the annual inspection sticker. Vehicle owners may apply for the inspection compliance mark at the local vehicle management office up to three months before the expiration of the current inspection period, except for school buses, which must apply within the current month. Below are important considerations for cars that have not undergone annual inspection: 1. Accident Liability: For any traffic accidents caused by vehicles that have not undergone timely annual inspection, the involved party will bear full or primary responsibility, and the insurance company will not be liable. This is because insurance policies explicitly exclude coverage for vehicles with expired inspection certificates. 2. Mandatory Scrapping: According to the 'Mandatory Scrapping Standards for Motor Vehicles', any vehicle that fails to obtain the inspection compliance mark for three consecutive inspection periods after the expiration of its inspection validity will be subject to mandatory scrapping.
I just drove my two-year-old car and specifically checked the latest policy. Currently, small passenger vehicles are exempt from on-site inspections within six years, but you need to apply for the inspection compliance label in the second year, which many people tend to overlook. Just bring your vehicle license and compulsory traffic insurance policy, and you can handle it directly at the DMV or through the 12123 app. I did it last week, and it was super convenient—the whole process took just about ten minutes. Although there’s no need for a vehicle condition inspection, I recommend checking things like lights and brake pads yourself; safety should never be taken lightly. I heard some cities are piloting electronic labels that don’t need to be stuck on the windshield, so it’s best to follow local traffic authority updates for specifics.
