Does the vehicle need to undergo inspection in the sixth year?
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Annual safety inspection items include checking the engine, chassis, vehicle braking performance, etc. Specific annual inspection content: Check whether the engine, chassis, body, and their accessories are clean, complete, and effective; whether the paint surface is uniform and aesthetically pleasing; whether major assemblies have been replaced and match the initial inspection records; verify whether the vehicle's braking performance, steering control, lighting, exhaust, and other safety features comply with the technical requirements for safe operation of motor vehicles; check whether the vehicle has been modified, altered, or reconstructed, and whether the driving license, license plate, and vehicle registration records match the current vehicle condition, with any changes having undergone approval and modification procedures; inspect whether the license plate, driving license, and enlarged license plate markings on the vehicle are damaged, altered, or illegible, and whether replacement is needed. Notes for vehicle annual inspection: Vehicles should undergo annual inspection within three months before the expiration of the motor vehicle inspection validity period. According to relevant laws, the vehicle owner must resolve all traffic violations and accidents related to the vehicle before applying for the annual inspection following the legal procedures.
I just got my driver's license a year ago, and at the end of last year, my old car happened to be six years old. I was a bit confused when I drove it to the inspection station! After asking a traffic police friend, I learned that private cars must undergo an on-site inspection in their sixth year, unlike new cars which are exempt from on-site inspections for the first six years and only need to get a sticker. I remember it took most of the day, with the staff checking the brakes, lights, exhaust, and so on. Fortunately, my car was well-maintained and passed in one go. They reminded me that overdue inspections would result in a 200-yuan fine and 3 demerit points, so it's important to get it done within the month before the inspection period. My habit of washing the car once a week actually helped a lot—keeping the tires clean reduces the risk of skidding. I recommend new drivers to maintain their cars regularly to avoid last-minute hassles. In short, the sixth-year on-site inspection is a strict rule—don’t slack off!
