For 6-year vehicle inspection, should I go to the DMV or the inspection station?

[LucyLee]

For a 6-year vehicle inspection, you need to visit both the DMV and the inspection station. Specific regulations for vehicle annual inspections: Operational passenger vehicles: Inspect once a year within 5 years; inspect every 6 months after exceeding 5 years. Trucks and large/medium non-operational passenger vehicles: Inspect once a year within 10 years; inspect every 6 months after exceeding 10 years. Small and micro non-operational passenger vehicles: Inspect once every 2 years within 6 years; inspect once a year after exceeding 6 years; inspect every 6 months after exceeding 15 years. 4. Exemption policy: Household vehicles with 6 seats or fewer enjoy a 6-year exemption from inspection. Inspection procedure: First, after submitting the inspection application, proceed with the on-site inspection. Drive the vehicle into the automatic inspection area to sequentially check exhaust emissions, speed, lights, side slip, and chassis for compliance with standards. All items must pass to proceed. Next is the exterior inspection, verifying the vehicle's license plate, type, body color, engine number, VIN code, and frame number for accuracy. Then inspect the body exterior, checking details such as the bumper, engine compartment, rearview mirrors, lower mirrors, window glass, paint, engine operation status, and the interior and wheels of passenger vehicles. Finally, the owner can obtain the inspection report and application form from the inspector. If all inspection items pass, the owner can proceed to pay the inspection fee and collect the vehicle registration and compliance label. If any items fail, the owner must repair them and participate in a re-inspection until they pass before proceeding with the visa procedures.

[DelDelilah]

I just had my car inspected for its 6-year review last year. Based on my experience, you can go directly to the testing station, which is a specialized facility for vehicle inspections, such as checking brakes, lights, and emission standards. The testing center I went to was quite convenient—I waited in line for just over twenty minutes. The staff scanned the car with their equipment, and the results were uploaded directly to the system, so I didn’t need to visit the DMV afterward. Just bring your vehicle registration and compulsory insurance policy for the entire process. I recommend booking an appointment online in advance or checking local testing stations via a mobile app to save time. If there are minor issues with the car, they’ll remind you to fix them on the spot, and the pass rate is high. Many cities now offer this kind of one-stop service, and the inspection fee is affordable—around 200 RMB. Don’t forget to check tire pressure and headlight brightness to avoid rework hassles.

[Griffin]

Hey, let's get straight to the point. My car just passed its 6-year inspection. Simply put, just head to the testing station. They have professional tools to check your car's condition, like emissions and lights. If it passes, the data is automatically sent to the DMV backend. You hardly need to visit the DMV unless there's an issue. The whole process is quick, taking less than half an hour. Just bring your vehicle license, ID card, and a copy of your compulsory insurance. I used Baidu Maps to find the nearest testing spot, and filling out forms online speeds things up. The cost is around 200 yuan, with flexible payment options. I recommend going in the morning to avoid queues and doing a quick self-check on your car beforehand to save time and hassle.

[SadieLynn]

From a vehicle safety perspective, the 6-year inspection should prioritize professional testing at an authorized inspection station. These facilities examine critical items like braking systems and emissions to ensure compliance. Upon passing, results are digitally reported to the DMV system for automatic registration status updates. Owners simply need to bring their vehicle registration and insurance documents. The process typically takes 20-40 minutes. For aged or modified vehicles that might encounter issues, pre-checking tires or lights can improve pass rates. With advanced detection technologies, many locations now support online appointments for added convenience and safety.