Does an expired residence permit affect vehicle annual inspection?
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No, it won't have any impact. A temporary residence permit is not required for annual inspection, but an ID card is needed. A temporary residence permit is only required for vehicle transfer or registration. Below is relevant information: Annual Inspection: Vehicle annual inspection refers to a mandatory test for all vehicles that have obtained official license plates and registration certificates. It's equivalent to an annual physical examination for vehicles conducted according to the "Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation Safety." Vehicle annual inspections can promptly eliminate potential safety hazards, urge owners to strengthen vehicle maintenance, and reduce traffic accidents. Best Time: Vehicles can apply for annual inspection within 3 months before the inspection due date. It's best to do it two months or over one month in advance, rather than waiting until just a few days before expiration. Additionally, before the 10th of each month, inspection stations have relatively lighter workloads, making it an ideal time to avoid queues. The number of vehicles starts increasing in the middle of the month, and the end of the month becomes the peak period.
This was exactly the situation in my previous neighborhood. Last year, Old Wang's residence permit expired when he went to the DMV for his vehicle's annual inspection, and they rejected him on the spot, telling him to renew his documents first. Why? Because during the inspection, they need to verify the owner's identity information. An expired residence permit means incomplete proof, and the system automatically flags it. Later, Old Wang rushed back to the community to renew it, spent two days sorting it out, and finally got the inspection done. I think this whole thing is quite a hassle—not only does it affect the inspection, but it also disrupts travel plans, leaving the car unusable. So, I set a reminder for myself to check my documents every six months to avoid unexpected trouble. After all, as the car gets older, maintenance and inspections need to keep up—don’t let minor issues compromise safety. (178 words)
